DE1900701A1 - Method and device for controlling a machine for the production of cigarettes or other tobacco articles - Google Patents

Description

HAUNl / Bergedorf Patent Department, December 12, 1968

Patent Ang / Eh.

1800701

Keyword t ZM-MAX start-up control shift register

Method and device for controlling a machine for manufacturing from cigarettes or other tobacco products

The invention relates to a method for controlling a machine for the manufacture of cigarettes or other rod-shaped tobacco articles and / or a machine for further processing these tobacco articles, preferably a filter attachment machine, in which one faulty cigarette rod, error pulses triggered by cigarettes or their components from machine cycle-dependent shift pulses synchronously with the faulty strand sections (cigarettes) are passed on to an acceptance point for the fault pulses.

The invention also relates to a device on a machine for the production of cigarettes or other rod-shaped tobacco articles and / or on a machine for the further processing of these tobacco articles, preferably a filter attachment machine, with at least one Means for detecting defective strand sections (cigarettes) or their components and for triggering error pulses, with a shift register for passing on the error pulses synchronously with the defective strand sections and at least one means for removing these error pulses and for sorting out the defective ones Strand sections.

It is known from test arrangements on a filter attachment machine or packaging machine to store generated error pulses until the faulty ones Cigarettes have reached an ejection device controlled by these pulses. Saving the impulses, that means delaying the actuation of ejectors, can in a known way, to name just a few of the many possibilities, with a chain of timing relays or with a magnetic one Shift register through which the entered error pulse is pushed cyclically, the cycle being specified by a clock generator connected to the machine. In British patent specification 1.071.985 is such a shift gate for a Paok- ■ aechine described for cigarettes

The object of the invention is to make better use of a shift register for tobacco processing machines by means of which, by means of cutting pulses, error pulses are sobtned »by the fact that further radio

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The solution according to the invention is that the shift pulses also control impulses for starting and / or stopping a machine to take-off points for the control pulses.

The aforementioned is used for exercising the method according to the invention Device in which means for controlling the start-up and / or means for controlling the stopping of a machine with outputs of the shift register are connected.

The individual devices for starting or stopping a machine or a combination of machines are controlled advantageously by means of control arrangements which are connected to the outputs of the shift register, of these control pulses decreasing and Arfc Actuators that trigger operations of the machine are designed to control.

Especially for controlling the start-up of a machine, start-up control arrangements are provided which are connected to the outputs of the shift register and, for the start-up of the machine, receive control pulses in a fixed sequence and control actuators. In known cigarette rod machines, the cleaning of the cutting tubes was carried out manually by the operator at the machine using aids such as bottle brushes or bellows. TJM disturbances at start-up to avoid by located in the cutting tube strand sections is provided according to an embodiment of the invention a! Air purge for the 'cutting tubes, which is controlled by a control device which receives its control pulses from the shift register.

To the number of cigarettes with a closed seam for recovery of tobacco by opening these glue seams with devices provided for this purpose when starting up or during operation of a Cigarette rod machine so small after a malfunction occurred to keep as possible are, according to a further embodiment of the invention of control arrangements controlled means that their Control pulses received from a shift register to activate a glueing device and / or a heating device for the glue seam of cigarettes provided. Such devices sum enabling Gluing machines or heating devices are known. The control however, these known devices have so far been carried out separately

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Delay elements for each device that have a "when starting the Delay the machine triggered signal and after a medium period of time according to the strand throughput speed on the machine is determined, activate the device by means of actuators controlled by the signal

Around the forming cigarette rod, as long as this is the seam is still open, will be excluded from further processing the strand deflected. ITm immediately a reliable disconnection of the unusable Reach the strand section if the seam is correct is glued, which an operator can only see with the naked eye at high speeds, is according to another Embodiment of the invention, a control arrangement for a separating device for the cigarette rod is provided. The control arrangement also receives its control pulses from the shift register.

So far, the start-up cigarettes have been which was activated with the start signal and was deactivated by a timer after a specified time, from further processing weeded out. Since with the previous controls in delay elements only mean times in which the arrangement devices activated, can be set, more cigarettes are rejected than actually for safety reasons necessary »TJm to ensure that regardless of the machine speed only a desired minimum number of cigarettes is excluded from further processing after the cigarette rod machine has started up is, according to a further development of the invention, the first cigarettes cut by the knife device are, according to experience may be faulty by a rejection device from their Conveyor track removed. A control arrangement is used to control the separation device, which receives its control pulses from the shift register receives. By activating this control arrangement with control pulses removed from the shift register and by deactivating it after a predetermined period of time with control pulses also taken from the shift register, it is possible to set an exactly predetermined one Weed out the number of cigarettes that can be assumed to be faulty. Thus, good cigarettes are not made with reject cigarettes singled out together.

Around the start-up process in which production is low, if possible To keep it short is a changeover device according to the invention

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The machine is provided on a Sennellgang, which is controlled by a control arrangement which receives its control pulses from the shift register. The use of the shift register ensures that the time in which it is run at start-up speed is minimal. Up until now it was left to the freedom of decision of the operating personnel at the cigarette rod machine to determine the point in time when the machine should be switched to overdrive, whereby experience, attentiveness and the ability to observe the processes taking place on the rod machine were important.

The start-up process must be monitored automatically in order to prevent Malfunctions to be able to stop the machine combination. For this purpose, a connected to the outputs of the shift register is used, start-up control arrangement activated by control impulses, controls the actuators that trigger the work processes of the machine.

Such a start-up control arrangement monitors this, for example Closing the cigarette rod adhesive seam.

During normal operation of the machine combination, the puncture the same by an operating status control arrangement connected to the outputs of the shift register and activated by control pulses are monitored, which in the event of malfunctions in the operating state, a control pulse for stopping the machine, the individual parts of which are controlled in a fixed sequence when stopped, enters the shift register. Such a one Operating status control arrangement monitors, for example, the supply of filter rods. In addition, there is such an operating state control arrangement provided that monitors the line and that performs the task of the start-up control arrangement after the start-up has been completed, in which individual machine parts are controlled in a defined sequence, takes over. Such operating status control arrangements have also been used on cigarette machines so far. The known operating status control arrangements differ but differ from that according to the invention in that the latter in the event of malfunctions an immediate? Stopping the machine triggers . In order to have a filter attaching machine according to one of the State control arrangement triggered stopping, in which the machine parts involved are controlled in a specified sequence or to be able to run empty in the event of an immediate stop

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1900701 and in order to get as little scrap as possible, the drive for the supply of filters and / or the covering paper strip can be switched on or off. A control arrangement is used for this purpose, which likewise receives its control pulses from the shift register.

TJm Defects in rope sections (cigarettes) or their components are to be detected, according to a further development of the invention, test arrangements intended, for example for bobbin gluing, non-glued tipping paper, missing filters or filter groups, Missing tipping paper or cigarettes with secondary air. These test arrangements send their error pulses into the shift register in which they are shifted by shift pulses to pick-up points in the shift register. For eating away those identified as faulty A device is provided which is connected to an output of the shift register for cigarettes from their conveying path and from this the error pulse decreases.

The invention is based on exemplary embodiments with reference explained in more detail on the drawing. It shows:

Fig. La a known cigarette rod machine of the type

QARANT from Hauni-Werke Körber & Co. KG., 205 Hamburg SO, Fig. Ib a per se known filter attachment machine of the KAX type

the Hauni works,
2a and 2b show a circuit arrangement for a start-up and stopping program and for checking the machine functions and the products.

Figs. La and Ib show the combination of a cigarette rod machine with a filter attachment machine set up in the Aueeenwinkel are. The filter attachment machine in Fig. 1b is only better Aneicht from its plane perpendicular to the line plane of Fig. La Shown pivoted by 90 °.

Fig. La shows a cigarette rod machine. The tobacco passes from a distributor 1 into a tobacco duct 2 and is accelerated in this by a tobacco belt 3 A tobacco rod that is forming is transferred to a conveyor wheel 7, which conveys this leveling agent 3, which is decreasing under excess tobacco, and transfers it to a rod conveyor 15. From this the tobacco rod is pre-pressed, conveyed into the inlet of a format 14 and there brought together with the cigarette paper 17 running off a reel 16.

line light barrier 419 »the sti of a test arrangement 319 (71g. 2a)

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heard, emits an error signal if this is from a bobbin splice, which has been made identifiable by dark coloring is passed.

The tobacco rod is wrapped in format 14 with the cigarette paper 17, with the help of a Formatoandes 15, which at the same time the forming cigarette rod Zs is transported through the 3? ormat 14. A glue machine 4, which when started by an electric table Solenoid valve 404 (Fig. 2a) is activated, glues a cigarette rod glue seam, which closed during the further passage of the format and dried by a heating device 6 after the format will. When starting up, the heating device 6 is lowered onto the strand bonded seam by means of an electromagnet 406 (FIG. 2a) activated. The closing of the glue seam of the cigarette rod is arranged by one of the heating devices 6 when starting up Light barrier 407 as a control element of a start-up control arrangement 807 (in Fig »2a), which emits a control pulse, as long as the cigarette rod adhesive seam is not yet closed. A strand cutter 9 has a waiting position 9.1, in which he the Cigarette rod Zs, as long as this sicii has not yet closed, distracts into a tobacco box IS. When transitioning to a rest position 9e2 he separates the cigarette rod Zs through »The cigarette rod Zs is in the cutting tubes 19a of a knife device 21, from which At the beginning of the start-up of the machine combination with a blowing-out device 403a, strand cuttings remaining in the cutting tubes 19 eliminated, introduced and cut into cigarette lengths cut.

A control element of a start-up control arrangement, which is arranged downstream of the printer apparatus 21 810 (in FIG. 2a) in the form of a light barrier monitors the absence of cigarettes emerging from the cutting tubes 19 Z. If there is a problem with “Introducing the cigarette oil ges Zs into the cutting tubes 19, the light barrier 410 gives a Control pulse.

The first cigarettes Z cut by the cutter apparatus 21 are blown out after the machine combination has started up by means of a bonding device 11 in the form of a compressed air nozzle 411a _r which can be controlled by an electromagnetic valve 411 (FIG. 2a).

Another light barrier 413, which is a control unit, a Betriebsauetande control arrangement 813 (Fig. 2a), monitors the entry of the cigarettes while the machine combination is starting up Z into a transfer drum 26 with which the cigarettes of the Filtoraneetzmaechine in fig. Ib. The light barrier 413

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emits a control pulse when the cigarette ejector enters the hollows the transfer roamel 26 is interrupted » The light barrier 413 takes over after the start of the Machine combination the monitoring task of the light barriers and 410.

The? Ig «Ib shows a filter attachment machine. Seehsfach filter rods F pass from a magazine 35 through a filter cha ent 33 on a cutting drum 36, on which they are cut by Xreiamessern 34 into three double-length filter plugs. The filter rod supply to the cutting drum 36 ⁱ is monitored by a photocell 421, which represents a controlling a further operating state control assembly 321 (in Fig. 2a). In the event of malfunctions, e.g. interruption of the filter supply, the light barrier emits a control pulse.

The double-length filter plugs are made into one by staggered disks Staggered drum 37 pulled apart transversely axially and staggered delivered to a sliding drum 3B, which the filter plugs into a one behind the other Brings series and so delivers them to a magazine drum 39.

The drive, not shown, of the magazine drum 39 can have a Electromagnetic clutch 414 are disengaged and shifts thereby the filter feed from the shaft of the magazine drum, the drum 36, 37, 38 are driven by gearwheels The cigarettes Z are from the transfer drum 26 of the cigarette rod machine, on which they are staggered in two rows, transferred to an end staggering drum 27. On the final staggering drum 27, the cigarettes are displaced transversely axially in order to be transferred to a collating drum 28 in such a way that two cigarette axes at a time are the same and at a distance that is at least so large that a double-length filter plug in this section can be laid.

The double-long filter plugs are removed from the magazine drum 39 by an accelerator drum 40 and placed between the cigarettes located on the assembly drum 23. The combinations formed in this way, each consisting of two cigarettes and the double-length filter plug in between, are transferred to a transfer tube 29.
A covering roller 46 is supported by a bobbin 41 of a glue

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transfer roller 43 of a glueing device 42 glued covering papja - strip 41a fed by a knife roller 44 in tipping paper leaflets is cut. The supply of the tipping paper strip 41a can be interrupted by disengaging an electromagnetic clutch 416 for a drive 47 for feeding in the covering paper «, The Leiinapparat 42 is activated when starting up by the tipping paper strip 41a when a lifting magnet 417 is actuated by means of an angle lever 417a moved by it onto the glue transfer roller 43 is lowered.

A button 424 of a test arrangement 323 (in FIG. 2b) gives at the beginning and at the end of the gluing via a switch 423 in each case an error signal.

The glued covering paper leaves are applied from the covering roller 46 the filter pots of the cigarette filter combinations located on the transfer drum 29 attached to.

An initiator 426 of a test arrangement 326 (in Fig. 2b) is at Passing through cigarette filter cabinets with attached tipping paper, which consist of a metallized bobbin glue point of the covering paper or parts thereof, an error pulse away.

The cigarette filter combinations located on the transfer drum 29 are transferred to a roller drum 43 on which the cigarette filter combinations connected to a double-length filter cigarette by rolling over it several times with the tipping paper will.

On the shaft of the rolling drum 40 there is a clock generator 332 from timing disk 332a and magnetic heads 332b, their number of division the roll drum, that is, the number of grooves on the Scope, corresponds, attached. The disk 332a rotates eynchronously and at the same angular speed as the rolling drum, When one of the magnetic heads 332b passes a coil 332o induces a clock pulse in this.

After rolling over, a button 427a, which is a switch 427 is actuated and belongs to a test arrangement 327 (in Fig. 2b), the presence of filter plugs in the rolled double filter

cigarettes scanned. The switch 427 is in the absence of one Filter plug from an error pulse.

The presence of tipping paper on the double filter cigarettes will

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after being rolled over by a Lichtsohranke 423 detected, which to a test arrangement 323 (in Pig. 2b) belongs, and the missing The covering paper emits an error pulse.

The double-filter cigarettes are transferred to a Test drum 49 delivered, on which these are checked for leaks. One with a tester 429a through the double filter cigarettes Blown test stream of air is from a transducer 429 of a test assembly 329, which is a for example by the British patent specification 1,033,111 known membrane transducer, measured and converted into a proportional electric current, which is emitted as an error pulse.

A solenoid valve 431 of a blow-out device 31 is used for removal of the cigarettes recorded as defective.

The cigarettes are passed from the inspection drum to a cutting drum on which they are cut into two single-filter cigarettes «. ·

Every second cigarette is turned over by a turning drum 51 and Transferred to a storage drum 53 via a conveyor drum 52. The filter cigarettes can then on a not shown A discharge belt or a conveyor belt that feeds the filter cigarettes to a tray filling machine.

The Pig. 2a and 2b show:

The schematic representation of a shift register 300, the input positions (Inputs) I to XII for error and control pulses and acceptance points (outputs) D to T for control pulses, Means 303, 309, 311 »318 for controlling the start-up of a machine combination comprising a cigarette rod and a filter attachment machine, means 303, 322, 321 to control stopping, Means 304, 306, 312, 314, 316, 317, 307, 310 and 313 which serve to control both starting and stopping.

2a and 2b also show means 319, 323, 326, 327, 328, 329, 912 for detecting defective strings (cigarettes) or their components and

a means 331 for removing these defective cigarettes with attached Filter out of their conveyor track. Finally, FIGS. 2a and 2b also show the logical links (connections) of all of them aforementioned means and the shift register with these.

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The shift register 300 with one hundred and twenty shift stages Sl ... S 120 for the control and error pulses and the associated Drive stages 333 (shown in dashed lines) for shift clocks predetermined by a clock generator 332 is made up of integrated modules the DT-MÜ-L series of the Pa. SGS set up in Milan. The number of sliding steps corresponds to the number of cut ones and the uncut cigarettes between the tobacco duct 3 of the cigarette rod machine and the solenoid valve 431 of FIG ΜΛΧ filter attachment machine.

The individual shift stages S 1 ... S 120 are JK master-slave flip-flops educated.

The shift register 300 used is also a register that is set before a control pulse is entered for the start-up en after stopping the manchine combination is canceled. the Delete inputs 334 are indicated by dashed lines.

In the following description and in the illustration of FIGS. 2a and 2b of the elements of the individual control and test arrangements well-known components such as AND, OR, NOT elements, memories, Light barriers, initiators, relays, contactors and monostable multivibrators (triggers) are used.

The means 303 for controlling the start-up is composed of: the start-up control arrangement 803 (consisting of two AND gates 703a and 703b) a memory 603 and an "amplifier 503) and the downstream actuator 403 (solenoid valve in the compressed air supply line) for the purging device 403a (Fig. la). The outputs E and D of the shift register 300 are each with one Connected input of AND gates 703a and 703b. The outputs of AND gates 703a and 703b have the constrictions a and b of the Memory 603 connected. The output d of the memory 603 is connected to the input of the amplifier 503 and its output is connected to the connected actuator 403.

The means 309 for controlling the start-up is composed of: the start-up control arrangement 809 (consisting of an AND element 709, a memory 609 and an amplifier 509) and the almost completely dead actuator 409 (electrical, lifting magnet) for the separating device 9 ( Fig. 1).

The output K of the shift register 300 is connected to an input of the AND gate 709 connected, the output of which is connected to the input b of the Memory 609 is connected. The output c of the memory 609 is with

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connected to the input of the amplifier 509, the output of which is connected to the downstream actuator 409 (electrical lifting magnet).

The means 311 for controlling the start-up is composed of i the start-up control arrangement 811 {"consisting of two AND gates 711a and 711b, a memory 611 and an amplifier 511) and the downstream actuator 411 (solenoid valve) for the Compressed air nozzle 4Ha in Pig. la) for a separation device (Fig. la) for start-up cigarettes.

The outputs M and L of the shift register 300 are each with one Input of AND gates 7Ha or 7Hb connected. The outputs of the AND gates 7Ha and 711b are connected to inputs a and b, respectively, of the memory 611 connected. The output d of the memory 611 is connected to the input of the amplifier 511, and its output is connected to the downstream Actuator 411 connected.

The means 318 for controlling the start-up is composed of: the start-up control arrangement 818 for triggering a control pulse for the automatic start-up of the machine combination in a stand-alone Sequence and for switching off the start-up process at the end of the same (consisting of a trigger 518, an OR element 618, a memory 320 and an assigned OR gate 72o) and an upstream pulse generator 418, which is also connected to the switch-on device (not shown) of the strand machine (Arrow 1000).

The pulse generator 413 (an electrical button) to trigger the control pulse is connected to the input of the trigger 518. The output of the trigger 513 is connected to an input of the OR gate 618, and its output is connected to input XII of shift register 300.

The output of the trigger 518 is also connected to the input b of the Memory 320 and the input a of the memory 330 connected. Besides that is the output of the trigger 518 with the input a of the memory 609 of the start-up control arrangement 809 for the disconnection device 9 (Pig la) connected.

The Abnähmesteile S of the shift register 300 is with one input dea OR gate 720 and its output with input a des Memory 320 connected. Also the output of the OR gate is 72C to the input a of the memory 607 of the start-up control arrangement 807 and with the "input b of the memory 610 of the start-up control arrangement 810 connected.

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The means 304 for controlling the starting or stopping is made up of:

the start-up control arrangement 804 (consisting of an AND element 704, a memory 604, an amplifier 504) and from the downstream Actuator 404 for activating the glueing apparatus 4 (Pig · la). The actuator 404 is an electromagnet for moving the glue apparatus.

The tapping point of the shift register 300 is connected to an input of the AND element 704 and its output is connected to the input a of the memory 604. The output c of the memory 604 is connected to the input of the amplifier 504 _f and its output is connected to the downstream actuator 404.

The means 306 for controlling starting or stopping is composed of:

the start-up control arrangement 806 (consisting of an AND element 706, a memory 606 and an amplifier 506) and a downstream Actuator 406 for activating the heating device 6 (Fig. 1). The actuator 406 is an electromagnet for moving the Heater 6.

The acceptance point Gr of the shift register 300 has an input of the AND gate 706, and its output is connected to "the input a of the Memory 606 connected. The output c of the memory 606 is connected to the input of the amplifier 506, and its output is connected to the downstream Actuator 406 connected.

The means 312 for controlling the starting or stopping is composed of:

the start-up control arrangement B12 (consisting of an AND element 712, a memory 612 and an amplifier 512) and a downstream actuator 412 (contactor) for a switching device the machine from slow gear to high gear.

The output M of the shift register 300 is connected to an input of the AND element 712, and its output is connected to the input b of the memory 612. The output d of the memory 612 is connected to the input of the amplifier 512, and its output is connected to the downstream actuator 412 (switching contactor). The means 314 for controlling starting or stopping is made up of:
the start-up control arrangement 814 (consisting of two AND gates

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714a and 714b, a memory 614 and an amplifier 514) and the downstream actuator 414 for a in Pig. ITd not shown Drive for the supply of filters.

The outputs R and O of the shift register 500 are each with one Input of AND gates 714a and 714b connected. The outputs of AND gates 714a and 714b are connected to inputs a and b of the memory, respectively 614 connected. The output c of the memory 614 is connected to the input of the amplifier 514, and its output is connected to the downstream Actuator 414 (magnetic coupling) connected.

The means 316 for controlling the starting or stopping is set is composed of:

the start-up control arrangement 816 (consisting of two AND gates 716a and 716b, a memory 616 and an amplifier 516) and the downstream actuator 416 (magnetic coupling) for drive 47 in Pig. Ib. The R and Q outputs of shift register 300 are each connected to one input of the AND gates 716a and 716b. The outputs of the AND gates 716a and 716b are connected to the inputs a or «b of the memory 616 connected. The output c of the memory is connected to the input of the amplifier 516, and its output is connected to connected to the closed-loop actuator 416 (magnetic coupling). The means 317 for controlling the starting or stopping is set is composed of:

the start-up control arrangement 817 (consisting of two AND gates 717a and 717b, a memory 617 and an amplifier 517) and the downstream one Actuator 417 (electrical solenoid for angle lever 417a in Pig. Ib).

The outputs S and F of the shift register 300 are each with one Input of the AND gates 717a b «w. 717b connected. The outputs of the AND gates 717a and 717b bind to the inputs a and b of the memory, respectively 617 connected. The output c of the memory 617 is connected to the input of the amplifier 517, and its output is connected to the actuator 417 (solenoid) connected.

The means 307 for controlling starting or stopping is set get together

the start-up control arrangement 807 and 907, which allow the unsole the cigarette sticking seam is monitored (consisting of an AND element 707 »a memory 607t an amplifier 507, a light barrier 407 as a control element, an assigned control arrangement 907 with the AND elements 940, 960, 970 and a HICHT element 950) as well as an »ODEH element 530 with the control means kept in place

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to stop the machine combination.

The output G of the shift register 300 is connected to an input of the AND gate 707 'and its output-is with input b of the memory 607 connected. The output d of the memory 607 is connected to the input of the amplifier 507 »and its output is connected to the lamp 407a of the light barrier 407. The photo-electronic receiver 704b the light barrier 407 is connected to an input of the AND element 960 of the control arrangement 907.

The output J of the shift register 300 is connected to an input of the AND element 970 of the control arrangement 907. The exit of the AND gate 970 is connected to an input of the AND gate 96C and the AND gate 940, the output of the AND gate 940 is connected to input VIII of shift register 300. The output of the AND gate 960 is connected to an input of the OR gate 530 and connected to the input of the NOT element 950. The exit of the NOT element 950 is connected to an input of the AND element 940 connected. The output of the OR element 530 is connected to an input of the OR element 720 of the start-up control arrangement 313, an input of the OR gate 608 of the control means 303 and with an input of the OR gate 340 of the control arrangement 322 for stopping the machine combination.

The means 310 for controlling the starting or stopping is set is composed of:

the start-up control arrangement 0.0, which prevents cigarette leakage monitored from the tubes 45a (Pig. la) (consisting of an AND element 710, a memory 610, an amplifier 510 and the light barrier 410 and the OR gate 530 with the downstream control means 308. The output L of the shift register 300 is with an input of the AND element 710, and its output is connected to the input a of the memory 610. The output c of the memory 610 is to the input of amplifier 510, and its output is connected to the lamp 410a of the light barrier 410. The photoelectronic receiver 410b of the light barrier 410 is with connected to an input of the OR gate 530.

The means 313 for controlling starting or stopping includes the operating state control arrangement 813 'to monitor the cigarette flow (between knife device 21 and transfer drum 26 in ? ig. la) (consisting of an AND element 713 »a memory 613. a trader 513 »the light barrier 413 · a NOT element 630, the AND oil songs 620 and 640). The OR element is the UHB-GUied 640

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1900701 530 with the downstream means 303 for controlling the stop assigned to the machine combination. The AND gate 620 is the means 322 connected downstream to stop the machine combination. The output N of the shift register 300 is connected to an input of the AND element 713 and its output is connected to input b of memory 613. The output of the memory 613 is with the input of the amplifier 513, and its output is connected to the lamp 413a of the light barrier 413. The photo-electronic receiver 413b of the light barrier 413 is each connected to an input of the AND element 620 and the AND element 640. The output of the AND gate 640 is connected to an input of the AND element 530.

The output of the NOT gate 630 is connected to an input of the AND gate 620 connected. The output of the AND gate 620 is connected to one input each of the OR gate 340 and the OR gate 522 of the means 322 for controlling the stopping of the machine combination.

The means for controlling the stop 3ÖB consists of: the control arrangement 80 * 3 (consisting of an AND gate 70S, a OR gate 603 and an amplifier 50B) and the downstream Actuator 4OB for stopping the machine. 403 is a Shhaltsehütz for driving the machine combination.

The output R of the shift register 300 is connected to an input of the AND gate 708, and its output is connected to an input of the OR gate 60S. The output of the OR gate 603 is connected to the input of the amplifier 508, and its output is connected to the downstream actuator 408. In addition, the output of the OR element 60 > is connected to the input a of the memory 612 of the start-up control arrangement 312 for switching the machine from slow gear to overdrive.

The means for controlling the stop 322 includes the control arrangement 822 for entering a control pulse into the shift register 300 for stopping the machine combination in a fixed sequence (consisting of OR gates 522 and 722, a trigger 622, a memory 330 and an associated OR gate 340, as well as an upstream pulse generator 422).

The pulse generator 422 (an electrical button) to trigger the stopping process is each connected to an input of the OR gate 722 and the OR gate 522. The output of OR gate 522 is with the input of the trigger 622, and its output is with the

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Input VII of the shift register 500 connected.

The output of the OR gate 722 is connected to an input of the OR gate des 340, and its output is connected to input b of storage 330,

The means for controlling the stop 821 is composed of: the operating status control arrangement 821 for monitoring the filter supply (consisting of the light barrier 421, a memory 521, an AND gate 621 and a trigger 721) and the downstream OR gate 722 of the control arrangement 822 for stopping the machine and the associated means for controlling the stalling 308. The output J of the shift register 300 is connected to the input b of the Memory 521, and its output is connected to an input of the AND gate 621. The Lichi Photoelectronic Receiver 421a Barrier 421 is connected to another Singang of AND gate 621. The output of the AND gate 621 is connected to the input of the Triggers 721, and its output is connected to input IX of shift register 300 and also to an input of OR gate 722 tied together.

The output d of memory 320 of startup control arrangement 813 is with an input of the following AND-Glleder, which the listed tax orders belong, connected:

AND gates 703a and 703b, 709, 711a and 711b of the start-up control arrangement 803 or 809 or 811,

AND elements 704, 706, 712, 714a, 716a, 717a of the start-up control arrangement 804 or 806 or 812 or 814 or 816, for example. 817, AND element 707 of the start-up control arrangement 807, AND elements 970 of the associated control arrangement 907, AND element 710 of the start-up control arrangement 810, AND element 713 and 640 of the operating status control arrangement 313 In addition, the output d of the memory 320 is connected to an input of the NOT element 630 of the operating state control arrangement 813.
The output d of the memory 330 of the control arrangement 822 for stopping is each with an input of the AND elements and listed below

en memory belonging to the listed control and test arrangement, tied together"

Memory 604, 606 of the start-up control arrangement 804, moved 806, memory 613, 521 of the operational status control arrangement 313 or 821, Memory 519 of test arrangement 319,

UUU members 714b, 716b, 717b of the start-up control arrangement 814 ton.

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AND gate 703 of the control arrangement 322 for stopping. As a means of detecting defective rod sections and cigarettes with and without filters and their components (such as Cigarette and tipping paper), the following test arrangements 319, 323, 326, 327, 328, 329 and 812 are provided Enter error pulses into the shift register: Test arrangement 319 is used to detect bobbin glued points (consisting of the light barrier 419, a memory 519, an AND element 619 and a trigger 719) »

The output H of the shift register 300 is connected to the input b of the memory 519, and its output d is connected to an input of the AND gate 619 connected ,. Photoelectronic receiver 419a of FIG Photocell 419 connected. The output of AND gate a 619 is with the input des-trigger 719, and its output iet with the Inputs X of the shift register 300 connected »

Arrangement 912 connects the output of AND gate 713 of the start-up control arrangement 812 for switching the machine combiiafcion to Sonellgang with the inputs XI of the shift register and with one input of the OR gate 618. The output of the OR gate 618 is connected to the input XII of the shift register 300.

Test arrangement 323 is used to detect non-glued tipping paper at the end of gluing or after activating the gluing apparatus 42 (Fig. Ib) at the beginning of gluing (consisting of the Initiator 423 with button 424 and triggers 523 and 524. Depending on the switching status, button 424 is connected to the input del Trigger · 523 or 524 connected.

The output of the trigger 523 is connected to the inputs VI dos shift register β 300, the output of trigger 524 is connected to inputs Y of shift register 300.

The test arrangement 326 is used to detect bobbins of the Mouthpiece covering paper 41a (Fig. Ib) (consisting of the initiator and a trigger 526).

The initiator 426 is connected to the input of the trigger 526, and its Output connected to inputs IY of the shift register 300. Test arrangement 327 is used to detect the absence of filters or Tilt groups (consisting of the electrical switch 427 with the Teeter 427a and tityem Trigger 527). The Sahalter 427 is with the

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Input of trigger 527, and its output is connected to input III of the shift register 300 connected.

Test arrangement 323 detects the lack of tipping paper (consisting of the light barrier 423 and a trigger 528).

A photoelectronic receiver 428a of the light barrier 428 is with the input of the trigger 528, and its output is connected to the input II of the shift register 300.

Test arrangement 329 is used to detect cigarettes with secondary air (consisting of the membrane sensor 429 and a trigger 529). The membrane donor 429 is connected to the input of the trigger 529, and its output is connected to the input I of the shift register 300. That Means 331, which removes the strand sections and cigarettes detected as defective from their conveying path with filters, is composed the end:

an amplifier 531 and from the downstream actuator 431 (solenoid valve) β The output T of the shift register 300 is to the input of amplifier 531, and its output is connected to actuator 431 »

The mode of operation of the circuit shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b taking into account the machine description in Figs. la and Ib:

First, the automatic start-up is to be the machine combination besohrleben _e It is then assumed that the assumption that paper and tobacco are in the format of the 14th

The pulse generator 418, an electrical button for slow start-up the machine is operated. The triggered pulse is in the trigger 518 is input, converted by this into a defined control pulse and via the OR gate 618 into input XII of the shift register 300 entered. Simultaneously with the control pulse, the memory 320 is set so that a signal A appears, which is pending until a Lösohsignml supplied to the Löseheingang a will. In addition, with the control pulse, the Memory 330 is deleted so that no signal B appears at its output d, and memory 609 is set to its output o a signal which is fed to the amplifier 509 appears. The one from the »Itärker, 509 emitted signal actuates the actuator 409 (electr. Lifting magnet) that puts the strand cutting device 9 into the waiting position 9fl brings. ·

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1900701 When activating the pulse generator 4-18, a pulse also goes into the Einsehaltvorrichtung not shown of the cigarette rod machine (indicated by arrow 1000) that have a ρο! switchable electric motor for driving the machine combination (the! filter attachment machine is driven by the strand machine) at the slow speed level (Slow speed) can start.

The clock generator 332 gives shift clocks that are synchronous with the machine speed which are fed to all register levels 1 to 120 # in parallel. These shift clocks push the at input XII into the slide. bestufe S 11 of the shift register 300 input control pulse for the automatic start-up of the machine combination cyclically through the shift register 300 »The control pulse triggers when it passes through of the shift register 300 controls the machine combination in a fixed sequence. When entering the control pulse In the shift stage S 11, a signal is picked up at the output T of the same and sent to an input of the AND element 703b, at the other input of the output of the memory 320 signal A is present. At the output of the AND element 703b appears a signal, which is entered into the input b of the memory 603 and sets it so that a signal appears at its output d which is entered into the Amplifier 503 is entered. That at the output of the amplifier 503 The control signal that appears actuates the actuator 403 (electromagnetic valve) of the blow-free device 403a for the cutting tubes 19.

The control pulse in the shift register 300 reaches the register stage S 16 after five more clocks. A signal is then picked up at the txt output E of the shift register 300 and sent to one input of the AND element 703a, at the other input of which the signal A is present. At the output of the AND element 703a, a signal is produced which is input to input a of the memory 603 and clears it. The blowing process of the cutting tubes 19 is finished.

After three more clocks, the control pulse reaches the shift stage S 18. A signal is then picked up at the output P of the shift register 300 and sent to an input of the AND element 704, at the other input of which the signal A is present. At the output of the AND element 704 a signal appears which is input into the input a of the memory 604 and sets it to the fact that a signal appears at the input c which is input into the amplifier 404. The control signal appearing at the output of amplifier 504 actuates the

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Actuator 404 (electromagnet) for activating the glueing device the strand machine. The gluing of the cigarette paper strip to the H Production of a glue seam begins.

After seven more cycles, the control pulse reaches the shift stage S 25. A signal is then picked up at output G and given to one input each of AND gates 706 and 707 signal A is present at other inputs.

At the output of the AND element 706, a signal appears which is fed into the input a of the memory 606 is entered and sets it so that at the output c of which a signal appears which is input to the amplifier. Pas at the output of the amplifier 506 seen Control signal actuates the actuator 406 (magnet) to activate the heating device 6. The heating device 6 is activated by the magnet lowered onto the seam of the forming cigarette rod Zs.

At the output of the AND gate 707, a signal appears which is fed into the input b of the memory 607 is entered and sets this. The signal appearing at output d of the memory 607 is fed into the amplifier 507 is entered and emitted by the latter at the output in an amplified manner in order to simultaneously activate the light barrier 407 by turning on the lamp 407 a to activate after the heater 6 is arranged. The light barrier 407 is switched so that the photoelectronic receiver 407b at its output so long gives a signal that the cigarette rod has not yet closed. This signal is sent to an input of the AND gate 960 given.

The control pulse passed on cyclically in the shift register 300 reaches the shift stage S 32 after seven further cycles. Ee becomes then a signal is picked up at the output J and given to one input of the AND gate 970, at the other input of which the signal A is present.

At the output of the AND gate 970, a signal appears which reacts to a Input of the AND gate 960 is given. Has the cigarette rod stuck seam not closed during a given period of seven clocks, eo is that of the photoelectronic Receiver 407b of the light barrier 407 output signal at the other input of the AND gate 960 is still on. At the exit of the AND element a signal then appears which is input via the OR gates 530 and into the amplifier 508. That at Auegang dee amplifiers 503 appearing control signal actuates the actuator 408 (switching

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contactor), which interrupts the power supply to the drive motor of the machine combination and stops it immediately.

The signal that appears at the output of the OR gate 530 is except in an input of the OR gate 608 via the OR gate given to input a of memory 607 and clears it · The light barrier 907 is deactivated. In addition, the signal appearing at the output of the OR gate 530 is sent via the OR gate 340 the memory 330 is set, at the output d of which the signal B appears. The signal B is applied to the inputs b of the memory 606 and given and clears this.

By clearing memories 604 and 606, the glue machine or the heating device 6 is deactivated by switching off the solenoid valves 404 or the solenoid 406. Also will the signal appearing at the output of the OR gate 530 is input to the input a of the memory 607 and clears it. The light barrier 407 is deactivated by switching off the lamp 407a.

The glue seam of the cigarette rod closes in the given time of seven clocks, the photoelectric receiver 407b of the light barrier 407 sends no signal, and there is no signal on it an input of the AND gate 960, so that no signal appears at its output. The NOT member 950 is interested in his Signals applied to the input, that is, if a signal does not appear at the output of the AND element 960, a signal at the output of the NOT element 950 is input to an input of the AND element 940. At its other input is that of the AND gate 970 output signal. A signal thus appears at the output of the AND element 940, which is fed into input VIII of the shift register is entered. This signal provides a new second control pulse for the automatic start-up process of the machine combination that is input to shift registers 300 to be precise defined beginning of the cigarette rod ZS, at which the cigarette rod glued seam at any point in time during the seven Clocks default time has closed, au received. The first control impulse, the one behind the «wide control impulse through the shifting steps is pushed, control processes can no longer be triggered, since the memories once checked through their switching status further signals to empty inputs through which they have been checked, no longer change.

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The second control pulse reaches the shift stage after four more cycles S 37. A signal is then picked up at output K and aui given an input of the AND gate 709, at the other input da8 signal A is present, so that a signal appears at its output which is entered into input b of memory 609 and clears it. The circuit of the electric solenoid 409 is interrupted, and the strand cutting device loaded by a tension spring snaps from its waiting position 9.1 into a rest position 9 * 2 and cuts off the strand in the process.

The second control pulse reaches the shift stage after eight further cycles S 45. A signal is then picked up at output L and given to an input of the IUiD elements 710 and 711b, signal A is present at the other inputs.

At the output of the AND element 710 a signal appears which is input into the input a of the memory 610 and sets it so that a signal appears at its output c. This signal is input into the amplifier 510 and, with the amplified control signal at its output, the light barrier 410 arranged after the knife apparatus 21 is activated by switching on the lamp 410a. The photoelectric receiver 410b of the light barrier 410 emits a signal at its output if there are no strand sections (cigarettes) behind the knife device, as occurs, for example, when faults occurred when inserting the strand into the cutting tubes 19 of the knife device 21 . The output signal of the light barrier 410 is input via the OR element 530 and the OR element 608 into the amplifier 508, which in turn, as described for the light barrier 407, actuates the contactor 403 and immediately stops the machine combination. The signal emitted by the OR element 530 is also input via the OR element 720 into the input b of the memory 610 and into the input a of the memory 607, which are thus deleted. The light barriers 407 and 410 are switched off by switching off the lamps. 407a or 410a deactivated. In addition, the signal emitted from the OR gate 530 is input via the OR gate 340 into the input b of the memory 330, at the end of which the signal B appears. Saa signal B is input to the inputs b of the memories 604 and 606, respectively . the daoit will be deleted. The glue device 4 and the heating device 6 are switched off by switching off the electromagnet 404 or ^d » ⁸ elec-

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The signal appearing at the output of the AND gate a 711 "b is transferred to the Input b of the memory 611 is input and sets it so that a signal which is input to the amplifier 511 appears at its output d will. At its output, a control signal appears which controls the actuator 411 (solenoid valve) of the separation device (Compressed air nozzle 411a) actuated for start-up cigarettes.

The second control pulse reaches the slide after three more cycles stage S 48, A signal is then picked up at output M and each time given to an input of the TJHD elements 712 and 711a, at their signal A is present at other inputs.

At the output of the AND gate 711a appears a signal that is in the Input a of the memory 611 is entered and clears it. The compressed air nozzle 411a of the disposal device 11 for the start-up cigarettes is turned off. For this reason, only the first three start-up cigarettes were separated out in accordance with the three cycles.

At the output of the AND gate 712 a signal appears which is in the Input b of the memory 612 is entered, so that at its output a signal appears which is input to amplifier 512. The control signal appearing at its output actuates the actuator 412 (contactor) of the switching device of the machine from slow gear to high gear (switching of the pole-changing electric motor to high speed).

The second control pulse reaches the shift stage after three more cycles S 51. A signal is then picked up at output N, which is applied to one input of AND element 713, to the other input Input signal A is present. At the output of the AND element 713 a signal appears - which is input into the input b of the memory 613 and sets this so that a signal appears at its output, which is input to the amplifier 513. At its exit a signal appears that the light barrier 413 of an operating status control arrangement 813 activated by switching on lamp 413a.

The photoelectronic receiver 413b of the light barrier 413 emits a signal at the exit that the cigarettes are not properly transferred into the transfer drum 26. This signal will

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give to one input of the AND gate 640, at the other input the signal A is present. A signal appears at the output of the AND gate 640, which is entered via the OR gate 530 and the OR gate 608

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Amplifier 508 is entered. A signal appears at the output of the amplifier 508, which actuates the actuator 408 (contactor) to stop the machine combination immediately. At the same time, with the signal that is input to the amplifier 503, the memory 612 is cleared via its input a, so that the switching device of the machine drops to overdrive 412, a contactor. The "signal" appearing at the output of the OR element 530 is also given again via the OR element 720 to the inputs b and a of a memory 610 or 607 and clears them. The light barriers 410 and 407 are thus deactivated.

The signal appearing at the output of the OR gate 530 is also used entered via the OR gate 340 into the input b of the memory 330, at the output of which the signal B appears. The signal B becomes is entered into the b inputs of the memories 604 and 506, so that these are erased. The glue machine 4 and the heating device 6 are by de-energizing the electromagnet 404 or the electromagnet 406 deactivated. In addition, the signal B is input to input a of the memory 613 and this is thus deleted. The light barrier 413 of the operating state control arrangement 813 is thus switched off of lamp 413a deactivated.

After nineteen more clocks, the second control pulse reaches the shift stage S 70. A signal is then picked up at the output R and given to one input of the AND gates 716a and 714a, at the other inputs of which the signal A is present. A signal appears at the output of the AND element 714a, which is input into the input a of the memory 614 and sets it so that a signal which is input into the amplifier 514 appears in its output c. The control signal appearing at its output actuates the actuator 414 (magnetic coupling) of a control arrangement for the drive for the supply of filter plugs. The drive for the supply of filters is switched on by means of the magnetic coupling 414. A signal appears at the output of the TTND element 716a, which is input into input a of the memory 616 and sets it so that a signal appears at its output which is input into the amplifier 516. The control signal appearing at its output actuates the actuator 416 (magnetic coupling 416) of the control arrangement for the drive 47 for supplying the tipping paper strip. The drive 47 for supplying the covering paper strip is switched on by the magnetic coupling 416.
After six more clocks, the second control pulse reaches the shift stage S 76. A signal is then sent to its output S.

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noramen and given to an input of the AND gate 717a, at its signal A is present at the other input. At the output of the AND gate 717a a signal appears which is entered into input a of memory 617 and sets it so that a signal appears at its output c, which is entered into the memory 517. The control signal appearing at the output actuates the actuator 417 (electrical solenoid), the tipping paper strip by means of the angle lever 417a 41a is lowered onto the glue transfer disc 43.

The signal picked up at output S is also transmitted via the OR gate 720 is entered for one of the inputs b and a of the memories 610 or 607 and clears them. The light barriers 407 and 410 are deactivated. The light barrier 413 of the operating status control arrangement il3 takes over the control function of the light barriers 407 and 410.

In addition, the signal is input to input a of memory 320 and deletes it so that signal A no longer appears at its output d. The automatic start-up of the machine combination is thus complete.

Next is the automatic stop of the machine combination described.

The first control pulse is still given during the automatic start-up for activating the operating state control arrangement B21 used. The signal picked up at the output J is input into the input b of the memory 521 of the operating state control arrangement 321 and sets this. At the output b of the memory 521 a signal appears which is given to an input of the AND element 621. This activates the operating status control arrangement B21, This means that the light barrier 421 monitoring the filter feed can, de then a signal is present at one input of the AND element 621, intervene in the control. Is the filter feed in the rush duct 33 interrupted, eo the light barrier 421 gives a signal to one input of the AND gate 621, at the other input

the signal output by the memory 521 is present. Am Autgang de appears

AND gate 621 a signal that is input to trigger 721} the control pulse appearing at its output is entered into the ZX input (stage B 31) of the shift register 300. At the same time, the signal via the OR gate 722 and the OR alled 340 entered into the input b of the memory 330} at its output d, the signal B. The signal B appears in each case in the inputs b

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the memory 604 and 606 entered and clears theee. The glue machine 4 and the heating device 6 are deactivated.

. In addition, the signal B is input to input a of the memory 613, which is thus deleted. The light barrier 413 of the operating status control arrangement 313 is switched off.

In addition, the signal B is input to the input a of the memory 521. This erases the memory and the operating status control arrangement 821 thus deactivated <>

The signal B is also fed into the input a of the memory 519 of the test arrangement 319 is entered, which is thus deactivated.

The control pulse entered into input IX (shift stage S 31) is shifted through the shift register and triggers control input. ψ outputs to automatically stop the machine combination in a defined ^ sequence. The automatic stopping of the machine in a fixed order is provided so that the good cigarettes, which are still on the drums of the filter attachment machine (in Pig. Ib) in the event of malfunctions, can be tamped with PiIt. While the pilter piecing machine is being run empty, the cigarette rod which has been opened after the glue apparatus 4 and the heating device 6 have been deactivated runs into the tobacco box 18.

The control pulse entered into input IX reaches after twenty-two further clocks the shift stage S 52. A signal is then picked up at output 0 and sent to an input of the AND-G element 714b whose other input is that signal B is present. To the Auegang the AND gate 714b appears a signal that is in the input b of the memory 614 is entered and deletes it. ' The magnetic coupling 414 of the drive for the pilter feed switches off the drive for the pilter feed. The control pulse arrives after four more cycles the shift stage S 56. A signal is then picked up at output P. and given to one input of the AND gate 717b, at the other input of which the signal B is applied. At the output of the AND element 717b a signal appears which is entered into input b of the memory 617 and clears it. The covering of the covering paper strip 41a is interrupted because by means of the electr. Lifting magnets 417 via the angle lever 417a of the Balagpapler strips 41a of - The glue transfer disc 43 is lifted off.

The control pulse reaches the shift stage after four more cycles S 60 * Ee, a signal is then taken off at output Q and switched to one

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Input of the AND element 716b given, at the other input of which the Signal B is present. A signal appears at the output of the AND element 716b, which is input into the input b of the memory 616 and this clears. The magnetic coupling 416 then switches the drive 47 of the Cover paper feed from. '

After ten more clocks, the control pulse reaches the shift stage S 70. A signal is then picked up at output E and sent to one input of AND element 7O ^, at the other input of which signal B is applied. A signal appears at the output of the AND element 7OB, which is entered into the amplifier 503 via the OR element 6OB interrupts the power supply to the drive motor of the machine combination and stops it immediately. At the same time, with the signal that a is input into the amplifier 503, the memory 612 is cleared via its output a, so that the switching device of the machine drops to overdrive 412 (contactor) _{f "}

The operating status control arrangement 813, which during the automatic Starting the machine combination was activated by the second control pulse entered into the shift register 300 for this purpose is, as described, not deactivated after startup. If there is a fault in the operating condition, that is, the Light barrier 413 is no longer passed by cigarettes, so it emits a signal to one input of the AND gates 620 and 640. Since the signal A is no longer present at the other input of the AND element 640 after the machine combination has finished starting, There is also no signal at its output that would trigger an immediate stop of the machine combination " Signal A is also no longer present at the input of NOT element 630 on, so it appears a signal at its Auegang, which is entered in one input of the AND gate 620, at its other input the signal from the light barrier 413 is present. A signal appears at the output of the AND element 620, which signal is transmitted via the OR element 340 is entered into the input b of the memory 330 and sets this so that the signal B appears at its output and the stop the machine can be triggered in a continued sequence by the signal appearing at the output of the AND element 620, which is input via the OR gate 522 into the input of the trigger 622. The control pulse appearing at the output of the trigger 622

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is In the input VII (shift stage S 36) of the shift register 300 entered and shifted through the shift register, where he controls to automatically stop the machine combination triggers in a specified order. The automatic stop of the machine combination is in the previous example has been described.

There is also the option of activating the electrical 422 to stop the machine combination by hand. When you press the electr. Pushbutton 422 triggers a pulse which is entered into an input of trigger 622 via OR gate 522 will. The control pulse that appears at the output is sent to the input VII of the shift register 300 entered and shifted through this, where he controls for automatic stopping of the machine combination triggers in the specified order. In addition, the triggered pulse via the OR gate 722 and the OR gate 340 is entered into input b of memory 330, at whose output d the signal B appears “The automatic stop the machine combination was described in the penultimate example

In the following, the means (test arrangements) for recording become more faulty Cigarette rod sections with and without filters or their components as well as the means for removing the ale are defective recorded cigarettes described from their conveyor track.

The first control pulse is still given during the automatic start-up The rate control pulse used to activate the test arrangement 319 for detecting the bobbin splices of the cigarette paper 17 the sliding step S 29 is reached, then at the acceptance point 11 «H a signal is taken from the shift register 300 and fed into the input b Entered into memory 519. The memory 519 is set and on A signal appears at its output d and is sent to an input of the AND gate 619. The light barrier 419 gives a signal, if a bobbin glue parts of the cigarette paper caused by darkening is recognizable, this happens. A signal then appears at the output of the tTND element, which is entered into trigger 719 at whose .output an error pulse appears, which is fed into the Inputs X of the shift register is entered

The test arrangement 319 is only activated when the first control pulse passes through the shift stages S 26, S 27V S 28 into which the

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Error pulses can be entered. This will avoid that before the first control pulse trigger the automatic start-up of the machine combination.

Bobbin gluing positions that were made during the period of eighteen before the first control pulse entered into the shift stage S 11 the Test arrangement 319 activated, detected by the light barrier 419, cannot be entered as error pulses in the register, since the memory 519 has not yet been set and there is no signal at one input of the AND element 619 «

The arrangement 312 gives the am during the automatic start-up Output of the AND gate 712 appears signal, which sets the memory and a device 403 for switching the machine on Overdrive actuated, via the logical link 912 (connection) into the inputs XI and via the OR gate 613 into the input XII as an error pulse. Experience has shown AmI that when switching a cigarette rod machine from slow to overdrive, the filling of the cigarettes becomes uneven and thus the weight of the cigarette may be outside a permissible tolerance.

The button 424 of the test arrangement 323 gives after the activation of the gluing apparatus 42 at the beginning of the gluing of the covering paper strip 41a inputs a signal into trigger 523. The one at the output of the trigger 523 appearing error pulse is the inputs VI of the shift register 300 entered «Experience has shown that the first cigarettes with attached filter plugs when the Machine faulty due to inadequate gluing of the covering paper are.

The same applies to the last cigarettes when the machine is stopped. Button 424 is at the end of the glue line of the covering paper strip 41a inputs a signal into trigger 524. The meter pulse appearing at its output reaches the inputs V dee shift register » 300

Die'Kkleetteile dta covering paper strip 41a consist of one rubberized aluminum poli ·. If an adhesive area passes through the initiator 426 of the test arrangement 326, it emits a signal into the

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Trigger 526 on. An error pulse appears at its output, the is entered into the inputs IV of the shift register 300. After rolling over the double filter cigarettes, the lack of Double filter plug from the sensing lever 427a, which the filter plug dei rolled double-filter cigarettes scanned, recorded. The switch 427 (of the test arrangement 327) sends a signal to the trigger 527β An deeser An error pulse appears at the output, which is entered into input III of the shift register 300 «,

The light barrier 423 of the test arrangement 323 checks whether the rolled over Cigarettes are provided with tipping paper. If this is not the case, the light barrier gives 42-> a signal in the trigger 528, at the output of which an error pulse appears, which in the input II of the Shift register is entered.

The test drum 49 with the connected membrane encoder 429 is in Way of the cigarettes on the machine combination is arranged as the last test arrangement 329. In the case of damaged cigarette wrappers, at only partially closed cigarette seams and if the filter plugs are badly placed, the double-length filter cigarettes give way blown test air flow, which is measured by the test arrangement 329, from a specified value, since the air losses, which occur due to errors in the material or processing, higher than that of good cigarettes due to the porosity of the wrapping material the case is. These additional air losses are referred to as secondary air.

The membrane transducer 429 converts the measured pressure differences into a proportional current input to trigger 529 as a signal. The error pulse that appears at the end of this is shown in the input I of the shift register 300 is entered.

The means for removing the cigarettes detected as defective from their conveyor track works as follows:

If the error pulses entered by the arrangements 319, 323, 326, 327, 328, 329, 812 in the shift register 300 and shifted through it to the shift stage S 120, then pulses are emitted at the output T of the shift register 300 which are fed into the amplifier 531 entered and amplified by this and «1s control pulses are output again» The control pulses actuate an actuator (solenoid valve) of the discharge device 331 to remove it

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the cigarettes detected as defective from their conveyor track, eo that the cigarettes with defects of all kinds are ejected from one place.

The advantage of the invention can be seen in the fact that the shift register not only, as previously known, error impulses passed on to a processing point, but also all work processes Type of start-up, stopping and the occurrence of malfunctions on the machine combination be precisely timed. The utilization of the shift register becomes more economical by using it of the shift register for controlling the work processes are those otherwise used for control processes that follow one another in time separate delay elements forto The various control processes can be timed very precisely and depending on the one on the machine continuous product and because of the generation of the machine cycle-dependent Shift pulses synchronized with the machine speed be made. This also results in optimal utilization of the components of cigarettes such as tobacco and cigarettes and tipping paper as well as glue and filters with a minimal reject rate, since if errors occur only individual cigarettes or with Operating conditions where experience has shown that s unusable cigarettes only relatively small groups need to be ejected. The difficult start-up, especially with modern high-performance machines, which requires a relatively large amount of experience from the operating personnel so that the start-up or the machine does not have to be aborted too long in operating conditions in which cigarettes are bad and therefore have to be ejected, is driven, is made much easier by the invention.

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Claims (12)

works körber & co. kg. Hamburg ^ "j Bergeaori, December 12, 1968." Patent W Keyword; ZM-MAX start-up control shift register - 1034 claims: 1. Method of controlling a machine for the manufacturers of Cigarettes or other regular tobacco articles and / or a machine for the further processing of these tobacco articles, preferably a filter attachment machine, in the case of a faulty one Cigarette rod, error impulses triggered by cigarettes or their components from machine cycle-dependent shift impulses synchronous with the faulty strand sections (cigarettes) are passed on to an acceptance point for the fault pulses, thereby characterized in that the shift pulses also control pulses for starting and / or stopping a machine to at least one acceptance point for the control pulses. 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the error pulses remove defective strand sections (Cigarettes) out of their conveyor track. 3. Device ai a machine for the production of cigarettes or other rod-shaped tobacco articles and / or on a machine for the further processing of these tobacco articles, preferably a filter attachment machine, with at least one means for detecting faulty strand sections (cigarettes) or their components u, - . for triggering error pulses, with a shift register for forwarding the error pulses synchronously with the defective string sections and at least one means for removing these error pulses and for separating out the defective string sections, characterized in that for carrying out the method according to claim 1 or 2 means for controlling the start-up (303, 309, 3Y 318) and / or means for controlling the stopping (303, 322, 321, 304, 306, 312, 314, 316, 317, 307, 310, 313) of a machine with an output; (D ... T) and / or inputs (VII, VIII, IX, XII) of the slide _b ..oters are connected. 0 0 9 8 3 5/0813 sad Stw .: ZM-MAX start-up control register - 1034 December 12, 1968 · «-» _ 4. Device according to claim 3, characterized by Steuere./ ":, ~ _; openings (303, 304, 806, 808, 809, 811, 812, 814, 816, 817), ά- ^ ..- _t outputs ( ;. D, e, F, K, L, M, 0, P, Q, R, S) of the Schieberegisv .- connected decreasing from these control pulses and Arbeitsvor _ö \ v. \ ~ ät-r machine triggering actuators (403 , 404, 406, 408, 409 » -11, 412, 414, 416, 417) are designed to control. 5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that Ar.-run control arrangements (803, 804, 806, 809, 811, 812, 814, 815, -17) which have outputs (D, B, P, G, K, .JL, M, 0, P, Q, R, S) of the So ^ i.-aregisters, which take control pulses for starting the machine in a defined order and actuators (403, 404, 406, 409, 411 , 412, 414 ¹ , 416, 417) are designed to control. 5. Apparatus according to claim 5, äaä-characterized by a control arrangement (803) for a purging device (403a) for dis Cutting tubes (19) 7. The device according to claim 5 or one or more of the fol: -ϊι-den, characterized by a control arrangement ¹ ) 804, 817) for egg ... means (404, 417) for activating a glueing apparatus (4, 42) ^ ei: u Starting the machine. '· 8. The device according to claim 5 or one or more of the following, characterized by a control arrangement (806) for a means (406) for activating a heating device (6) for the adhesive seam of the cigarettes. 9. The device according to claim 5 or one or more of the following, characterized by a control arrangement (809) for a .-.: - cutting device (9) for the strand (Zs) after the seam has been closed . 10. The device NaOH to claim 5 or one or more of;:. ^ S to, characterized by a control arrangement (811) for a Au eonderungBVorrichtung (11) of Anfahrzigaretten. 6AD OBiGlNAL 009836/0113 Stw .: ZM-MAX start-up control — shift register - 1034 December 12, 1968 ·>, 11. The device according to claim 5 or one or more of the following, characterized by a control arrangement (812) for <- ..ne Ur. ^ ChaItvorrichtung (412) for the overdrive of the machine. 12. The device according to claim 5 or one or more ie_ ~ Zagenden, characterized by a control arrangement (814, 516), a drive (74) for supplying filters and / or covering papi - ^ rbz tires . 13. The device according to claim 3 or one or more of the following, characterized by with outputs of the shift register connected start-up activated by control impulses j) Control arrangements (807, 810), the operations of the Masji-irtc triggering actuators (408) are designed to control. 14. The device according to claim 13, characterized by a. . Non-closing of the cigarette rod adhesive seam monitoring, ei / i Stopping the machine initiating the start-up control arrangement (807). 15. The device according to claim 4 or one or more of the following, marked with outputs (Ii, J) of the shift register connected operational status control arrangements activated by control pulses taken (813, 821) ,. a control pulse for stopping the machine in the event of malfunctions in the operating state into the shift register (30G ' are trained inputting. 16. The device according to claim 15, characterized by a äic Operating condition control anorc ..:. /: (S21). 17. Apparatus according to claim 15 and 16, characterized by a operating status control arrangement (313) monitoring the line. 13. The device according to claim 3 or one or more of the following, characterized by at least one, with an input of the shift register (300) connected, errors of strand sections. and / or pilter plug detection and an error pulse ir. the shift register input test arrangement (319, 323 _f 326, '32 ¹⁷ , 328,?) 009835/0813 bad OR.G.NAL . "sw .: ZM-MAX start-up control shift register - 1034" on Dec. 12, 1968 ? * · 19. The device according to claim IS, characterized by riiin. -... s a test arrangement (319, ';? ... 0. Apparatus according to claim 18 and 19, characterized äurcr- .- .. ^ e .Testing arrangement for detecting non-glued mouthpiece covering paper.-; (323). ". ■ 21. The device according to claim 18 or one or more :. "; ε ..; 1-gonden, characterized by a test arrangement (27) for Zr ...,.; ■.-sen of recommending! filters or pilter groups at Pilteranse'Ji: - mascxiinen. 22. The device according to claim 18 or one or more, the following, characterized by a test arrangement (328) x ». ~> ~ grasp the lack of tipping paper. 23. Device according to claim 18 or one or more; ".--- following, characterized by a test arrangement (329) z-- 2 ,: _ »ssen of cigarettes with a damaged casing, 'preferably ir.it attached Filter. 24. The device according to claim 18 or one or more üi. ■ the following, indicated by a mi ^T ; In an output (T) aes Sc: "oeregisters (300) connected, error pulse decreasing ur ^: ie .Is erroneously detected cigarette removing means (331). ^009835/0813 BAD0R1G.NAL