EP0768828B1 - Process and device for feeding smoking machines - Google Patents

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EP0768828B1
EP0768828B1 EP95928501A EP95928501A EP0768828B1 EP 0768828 B1 EP0768828 B1 EP 0768828B1 EP 95928501 A EP95928501 A EP 95928501A EP 95928501 A EP95928501 A EP 95928501A EP 0768828 B1 EP0768828 B1 EP 0768828B1
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Ronald Winter
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the invention relates to a method for loading a Smoking machine with cigarettes that automatically in one a seal and a stop cigarette holder be introduced.
  • the invention further relates to a device for performing the method.
  • the invention has for its object a method to be specified for loading cigarette smoke machines or to create a corresponding device, with or with a very reliable loading the smoke machine in particular with a reduction in downtimes even when changing the cigarette load different dimensions is possible.
  • the object is achieved according to the invention in that that the cigarettes each placed in a loading tube and the loading tube through the seal of the cigarette holder is pushed.
  • the seal which for example consist of several sealing lips or sealing washers or can consist of labyrinth seals, essential less stressed than if the sharp-edged Cigarette is inserted without a loading tube.
  • the method according to the invention has the advantage that the sealing lips of the sealing washers by pulling them out of the loading tube after insertion and insertion the cigarette is bent outwards and so after bent outside holding the cigarette, taking a pressure arises on the cigarette in the direction of the stop.
  • the Cigarettes are therefore held firmly and safely and reliably even during the smoking process Stop pressed.
  • the sealing lips are bent inwards, so that the cigarette in conventional arrangements of the stop can be pushed away.
  • the cigarette is formed by a trained in the loading tube Over or under pressure in the cigarette holder pushed or pulled. Due to the over or under pressure will put little force on the cigarettes exercised, so that especially filterless cigarettes are not be deformed. Due to the positive and / or negative pressure the cigarette is brought into the correct position, so that the adjustment and adjustment of a Plunger depending on the respective cigarette dimensions not applicable. In particular, there is also no readjustment or change the facility if necessary with different length or different cigarettes Diameter to be loaded. That too the downtimes of the machine are significantly reduced.
  • the adjustment is not just about the cigarette length, but also with regard to the cigarette diameter easier because the cigarettes are also different Diameters pushed or pulled through the loading tube be, so that normally no change of the Diameter of the loading tube when the cigarette diameter changes is required. Only when there is a major change of the cigarette diameter would need a loading tube other inner diameter can be used. With smaller ones Cigarette diameter is only required to To increase overpressure or the negative pressure to the between the cigarette and equalize fluid flowing through the charging tube. An excess pressure is preferably caused by inflow an air flow on the side facing away from the cigarette holder Side of the cigarette created in the loading tube. However, it is alternatively or additionally, the cigarette is also possible by pushing or pulling on the stop that a negative pressure by suction of an air stream the side of the cigarette facing the cigarette holder is formed.
  • the charging tube after charging without a cigarette from the Cigarette holder pulled out and the overpressure or vacuum is maintained while pulling out.
  • the overpressure or underpressure therefore presses while pulling out against the cigarette the attack, the z. B. can be a perforated disc.
  • the overpressure or underpressure switched off.
  • the Lips of the sealing washers through the loading tube to the outside drawn, so that a light force on the cigarette in the direction of the attack.
  • the task is also accomplished by a device solved for loading a smoking machine with cigarettes, in which a loading tube is provided, in each a cigarette is inserted, the loading tube through a drive element through the seal into the Bracket is slidable.
  • the charging tube is preferably included at least partially slidably mounted in a guide tube.
  • the loading tube preferably has an opening for Put a cigarette in this on. It is advantageous it that the guide tube has a corresponding opening for inserting the cigarettes into the loading tube, wherein the opening of the guide tube essentially the Corresponds to the opening in the loading tube and these openings lie one above the other, if the loading tube is in its starting position, that is, in the one facing away from the cigarette holder Position in the guide tube.
  • the guide tube covers the opening of the loading tube if the loading tube is in the front, the the Cigarette holder facing location. To this Way, the loading tube is closed, so that the over or Negative pressure not through the feed opening the loading tube with cigarettes.
  • the driven element from the piston of a pneumatic cylinder educated. This enables simple and inexpensive Provision of a drive for the loading tube.
  • the piston of the pneumatic cylinder by means of a perpendicular to the Loading tube axis or piston axis arranged plate or Disc connected to the loading tube, both the piston as well as the loading tube through the disc and are attached to the implementation with this.
  • This enables the piston of the pneumatic cylinder to be attached on the loading tube, with only one connecting element necessary is.
  • the pneumatic cylinder is attached to the guide tube. This enables a compact arrangement of the elements the device, which is also mechanically stable.
  • the Guide tube and the pneumatic cylinder through a vertical arranged to the guide tube or pneumatic cylinder axis Washer connected, both the end of the guide tube as well as the end of the pneumatic cylinder the disc are passed, and on the implementation are attached to this.
  • the air flow, the air pressure generated in the loading tube, on the side facing away from the cigarette holder Blown end of the guide tube through a blower This is an easy way to generate the Air flow or the overpressure in the charging tube.
  • a suction device for generation a negative pressure is provided.
  • FIGs 1 to 5 is a cross section of the invention Device shown with the help of those in five Steps introduced the cigarette 1 in the cigarette holder 2 becomes.
  • the cigarette 1 falls out of a Storage container (not shown) in the openings 1a and 1b of the guide tube 4 and the loading tube 3.
  • the loading tube, that slides in the guide tube 4 is complete in Figure 1 inserted into this.
  • the charging tube 3 can through the Piston rod 5 of the pneumatic cylinder 7 are moved, both the loading tube 3 and the piston rod 5 in the perpendicular to the loading pipe axis or piston rod axis Plate or disc 6 inserted and in the implementation associated with this.
  • the pneumatic cylinder 7 is with the guide tube 4 over the to the guide tube axis or pneumatic cylinder axis vertical plate or Disk 8 connected. Both the guide tube 4 with its end as well as the pneumatic cylinder 7 passed through the end of the disc 8, wherein connected them to this disk at the bushing are.
  • the connection of the pneumatic cylinder 7 with the Washer 8 is made via a lock nut 9.
  • FIG 2 it is shown how the cigarette 1 in the Loading tube 3 is introduced, but still in place the opening 1a in the guide tube 4 or 1b in the loading tube 3 located.
  • the loading tube 3 is through the moving piston rod 5 with power transmission via the disc 6 already inserted into the cigarette holder 2.
  • the cigarette 1 is located still in the area of the opening 1b of the loading tube, which, however, is already opposite the opening 1a in the guide tube is shifted to the left.
  • Figure 5 shows that of the piston rod 5 with power transmission on the disc 6 retracted loading tube 3, wherein the cigarette 1 remains in the cigarette holder 2 a vacuum is applied to the side facing away from the cigarette is to hold the cigarette.
  • Figure 6 shows the cigarette holder 2, in which the front rounded loading tube 3 is inserted, through the Sealing lips 10.
  • the sealing lips 10 are at their ends turned to the left, which is indicated by the insertion of the Charging tube 3 is done.
  • FIG. 7 shows the through the loading tube 3, which in the cigarette holder 2 is inserted, inserted cigarette 1, which abuts the stop 11 with its filter end.
  • the charging tube 3 remains in the position shown in FIG. 6 shown position before the stop 11, it is however, still in the area of the sealing lips 10, the are still turned left at their ends.
  • FIG. 8 shows the one inserted into the cigarette holder 2 Cigarette with the loading tube already pulled out 3.
  • the ends the sealing lips 10 are by pulling out the Loading tube 3 bent to the right so that it pushes exert on the cigarette in the direction of the stop 11.
  • Figure 9 finally shows one manually or with one conventional automatic loading processes in the Cigarette holder 2 inserted cigarette 1, the ends the sealing lips 10 by inserting the cigarette without loading tube 3 are bent to the left and a push exercises on the cigarette away from the stop.

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A process is disclosed for feeding smoking machines with cigarettes (1) automatically introduced into a cigarette holder (2) provided with a seal and a stop (11). Reliable and safe automatic feeding, even of cigarettes (1) of different sizes, may be achieved without stopping times in that each cigarette (1) is introduced into a feeding tube (3) and the feeding tube (3) is pushed through the seal (10) of the cigarette holder (2). A particularly advantageous process consists in pushing or drawing the cigarette (1) into the cigarette holder (2) by means of an overpressure or vacuum made in the feeding tube (3). Also disclosed is a device for carrying out the process.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Beschicken einer Rauchmaschine mit Zigaretten, die automatisch in einen eine Dichtung und einen Anschlag aufweisenden Zigarettenhalter eingebracht werden. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.The invention relates to a method for loading a Smoking machine with cigarettes that automatically in one a seal and a stop cigarette holder be introduced. The invention further relates to a device for performing the method.

Verfahren zur automatischen Beschickung einer Rauchmaschine und Vorrichtungen hierfür sind aus "Beiträge zur Tabakforschung", Band 3, Heft 9, Dezember 1966; oder durch die Rauchmaschine R09 bekannt. Die bekannte Beschickung arbeitet rein mechanisch, d.h. die einzelnen Zigaretten werden, in einer Führung liegend, durch einen Stößel vorwärts in den Halter geschoben. Die Zigarette wird in die Öffnung der Dichtscheibe geschoben, bis sie gegen den Anschlag stößt. Dabei wird mehr oder weniger Kraft auf die Zigarette ausgeübt, um die Dichtlippen der Dichtscheiben zu öffnen. Das kann besonders bei filterlosen Zigaretten zur Deformationen führen. Außerdem wird die dünne Dichtlippe der Dichtscheibe durch die scharfe Papierkante des Zigarettenfilters relativ stark beansprucht, was nach kurzer Zeit den Austausch der Dichtscheibe notwendig macht.Process for the automatic loading of a smoking machine and devices for this are from "Contributions to Tobacco Research ", Volume 3, No. 9, December 1966; or known by the smoke machine R09. The well-known feeder works purely mechanically, i.e. the single ones Cigarettes are lying in a guide by one Push the plunger forward into the holder. The cigarette is pushed into the opening of the sealing washer until it hits the stop. It will be more or less Force is exerted on the cigarette to seal the lips Open sealing washers. This can be particularly the case with filterless ones Cause cigarettes to deform. Besides, will the thin sealing lip of the sealing washer through the sharp one Paper edge of the cigarette filter is relatively heavily used what after a short time the replacement of the sealing washer makes necessary.

Weitere Nachteile der bisher bekannten automatischen Beschickung von Rauchmaschinen bestehen darin, daß der Hub des Stößels sehr genau wiederholt werden muß, da sonst die Zigarette entweder nicht weit genug oder zu weit vorgeschoben und gestaucht wird. Bei Änderungen der Zigarettenlänge muß der Hub jeweils wieder neu justiert werden, und bei Änderung des Durchmessers der Zigarette muß die Führung neu justiert werden. Further disadvantages of the previously known automatic loading of smoking machines is that the stroke the plunger must be repeated very precisely, otherwise the cigarette is either not pushed far enough or pushed too far and is compressed. When the cigarette length changes the stroke must be readjusted again, and when changing the diameter of the cigarette, the Guide can be readjusted.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren zum Beschicken von Rauchmaschinen mit Zigaretten anzugeben bzw. eine entsprechende Vorrichtung zu schaffen, mit dem bzw. mit der eine sehr zuverlässige Beschickung der Rauchmaschine bei Verringerung der Standzeiten insbesondere auch bei Wechsel der Beschickung mit Zigaretten unterschiedlicher Abmessung möglich ist.The invention has for its object a method to be specified for loading cigarette smoke machines or to create a corresponding device, with or with a very reliable loading the smoke machine in particular with a reduction in downtimes even when changing the cigarette load different dimensions is possible.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Zigaretten jeweils in ein Laderohr gebracht und das Laderohr durch die Dichtung des Zigarettenhalters geschoben wird.The object is achieved according to the invention in that that the cigarettes each placed in a loading tube and the loading tube through the seal of the cigarette holder is pushed.

Durch das Einschieben des Laderohrs wird die Dichtung, die beispielsweise aus mehreren Dichtlippen oder Dichtscheiben oder aus Labyrinth-Dichtungen bestehen kann, wesentlich weniger beansprucht als wenn die scharfkantige Zigarette ohne Laderohr eingeschoben wird. Dadurch muß die Dichtung weniger häufig ausgewechselt werden, so daß die Standzeiten der Rauchmaschine kleiner sind. Darüberhinaus weist das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren den Vorteil auf, daß die Dichtlippen der Dichtscheiben durch das Herausziehen des Laderohrs nach dem Einschieben und Einsetzen der Zigarette nach außen gebogen werden und so nach außen gebogen die Zigarette festhalten, wobei ein Druck auf die Zigarette in Richtung des Anschlags entsteht. Die Zigarette wird daher fest und sicher gehalben und zuverlässig auch während des Abrauchvorgangs an den Anschlag gedrückt. Bei einer Einführung der Zigarette ohne Laderohr werden die Dichtlippen nach innen gebogen, so daß die Zigarette bei herkömmlichen Anordnungen von dem Anschlag weggedrückt werden kann.By inserting the loading tube, the seal, which for example consist of several sealing lips or sealing washers or can consist of labyrinth seals, essential less stressed than if the sharp-edged Cigarette is inserted without a loading tube. This must the seal should be replaced less frequently, so that the downtime of the smoke machine is shorter. Furthermore the method according to the invention has the advantage that the sealing lips of the sealing washers by pulling them out of the loading tube after insertion and insertion the cigarette is bent outwards and so after bent outside holding the cigarette, taking a pressure arises on the cigarette in the direction of the stop. The Cigarettes are therefore held firmly and safely and reliably even during the smoking process Stop pressed. When the cigarette is introduced without the loading tube, the sealing lips are bent inwards, so that the cigarette in conventional arrangements of the stop can be pushed away.

Die automatische Beschickung wird dadurch erleichtert, daS die Zigarette gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung vor dem Einschieben in den Zigarettenhalter aus einem Vorratsbehälter durch eine Öffnung im Laderohr in das Laderohr fällt.Automatic loading is facilitated that the cigarette according to an embodiment of the invention before inserting into the cigarette holder from one Storage container through an opening in the loading tube in the Loading tube falls.

Gemäß einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird die Zigarette durch einen im Laderohr ausgebildeten Über- oder Unterdruck in den Zigarettenhalter geschoben bzw. gezogen. Aufgrund des Über- oder Unterdrucks wird nur eine geringe Kraft auf die Zigaretten ausgeübt, so daß insbesondere filterlose Zigaretten nicht deformiert werden. Durch den Über- und/oder Unterdruck wird die Zigarette genau in die richtige Position gebracht, sodaß die Justierung und Einstellung eines Stößels in Abhängigkeit von den jeweiligen Zigarettenabmessungen entfällt. Insbesondere ist auch keine Neujustierung oder Änderung der Anlage erforderlich, wenn sie mit Zigaretten unterschiedlicher Länge oder unterschiedlichen Durchmessers bestückt werden soll. Auch dadurch werden die Standzeiten der Maschine wesentlich reduziert. Die Justage ist nicht nur hinsichtlich der Zigarettenlänge, sondern auch hinsichtlich des Zigarettendurchmessers einfacher, da die Zigaretten auch mit verschiedenen Durchmessern durch das Laderohr geschoben bzw. gezogen werden, so daß normalerweise keine Veränderung des Durchmessers des Laderohrs bei Änderung des Zigarettendurchmessers erforderlich ist. Erst bei stärkerer Änderung des Zigarettendurchmessers müßte ein Laderohr mit anderem Innendurchmesser verwendet werden. Bei kleinerem Zigarettendurchmesser ist es lediglich erforderlich, den Über- bzw. den Unterdruck zu erhöhen, um das zwischen Zigarette und Laderohr hindurchströmende Fluid auszugleichen. Vorzugsweise wird ein Überdruck durch Einströmen eines Luftstroms auf der dem Zigarettenhalter abgewandten Seite der Zigarette im Laderohr erzeugt. Es ist jedoch alternativ oder zusätzlich auch möglich, die Zigarette dadurch an den Anschlag zu drücken bzw. zu ziehen, daß ein Unterdruck durch ein Absaugen eines Luftstroms auf der dem Zigarettenhalter zugewandten Seite der Zigarette gebildet wird.According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention the cigarette is formed by a trained in the loading tube Over or under pressure in the cigarette holder pushed or pulled. Due to the over or under pressure will put little force on the cigarettes exercised, so that especially filterless cigarettes are not be deformed. Due to the positive and / or negative pressure the cigarette is brought into the correct position, so that the adjustment and adjustment of a Plunger depending on the respective cigarette dimensions not applicable. In particular, there is also no readjustment or change the facility if necessary with different length or different cigarettes Diameter to be loaded. That too the downtimes of the machine are significantly reduced. The adjustment is not just about the cigarette length, but also with regard to the cigarette diameter easier because the cigarettes are also different Diameters pushed or pulled through the loading tube be, so that normally no change of the Diameter of the loading tube when the cigarette diameter changes is required. Only when there is a major change of the cigarette diameter would need a loading tube other inner diameter can be used. With smaller ones Cigarette diameter is only required to To increase overpressure or the negative pressure to the between the cigarette and equalize fluid flowing through the charging tube. An excess pressure is preferably caused by inflow an air flow on the side facing away from the cigarette holder Side of the cigarette created in the loading tube. However, it is alternatively or additionally, the cigarette is also possible by pushing or pulling on the stop that a negative pressure by suction of an air stream the side of the cigarette facing the cigarette holder is formed.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine Ausführungsform, bei der das Laderohr nach dem Ladevorgang ohne Zigarette aus dem Zigarettenhalter herausgezogen und der Über- bzw. Unterdruck während des Herausziehens aufrechterhalten wird. Der Über - bzw. Unterdruck drückt daher während des Herausziehens des Laderohrs die Zigarette nach wie vor gegen den Anschlag, der z. B. eine Lochscheibe sein kann. Sobald das Laderohr den Halter verlassen hat, übernehmen die Lippen der Dichtscheibe die Halte- und Abdichtfunktion. Erst danach wird der Über- oder Unterdruck abgeschaltet. Beim Verlassen des Laderohrs werden die Lippen der Dichtscheiben durch das Laderohr nach außen gezogen, sodaß sich eine leichte Kraft auf die Zigarette in Richtung des Anschlags ergibt.An embodiment in which the charging tube after charging without a cigarette from the Cigarette holder pulled out and the overpressure or vacuum is maintained while pulling out. The overpressure or underpressure therefore presses while pulling out against the cigarette the attack, the z. B. can be a perforated disc. As soon as the loading tube has left the holder the lips of the sealing washer hold and seal function. Only then is the overpressure or underpressure switched off. When leaving the loading tube, the Lips of the sealing washers through the loading tube to the outside drawn, so that a light force on the cigarette in the direction of the attack.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird auch durch eine Vorrichtung zum Beschicken einer Rauchmaschinen mit Zigaretten gelöst, bei der ein Laderohr vorgesehen ist, in dem jeweils eine Zigarette eingebracht ist, wobei das Laderohr durch ein Antriebselement durch die Dichtung hindurch in die Halterung schiebbar ist. Bevorzugt ist das Laderohr dabei wenigstens teilweise in einem Führungsrohr gleitend gelagert. Das Laderohr weist vorzugsweise eine Öffnung zum Einlegen einer Zigarette in dieses auf. Vorteilhaft ist es dabei, daß das Führungsrohr eine entsprechende Öffnung zum Einlegen der Zigaretten in das Laderohr aufweist, wobei die Öffnung des Führungsrohrs im wesentlichen der Öffnung im Laderohr entspricht und diese Öffnungen übereinanderliegen, wenn sich das Laderohr in seiner Ausgangslage, also in der der Zigarettenhalterung abgewandten Position im Führungsrohr befindet.The task is also accomplished by a device solved for loading a smoking machine with cigarettes, in which a loading tube is provided, in each a cigarette is inserted, the loading tube through a drive element through the seal into the Bracket is slidable. The charging tube is preferably included at least partially slidably mounted in a guide tube. The loading tube preferably has an opening for Put a cigarette in this on. It is advantageous it that the guide tube has a corresponding opening for inserting the cigarettes into the loading tube, wherein the opening of the guide tube essentially the Corresponds to the opening in the loading tube and these openings lie one above the other, if the loading tube is in its starting position, that is, in the one facing away from the cigarette holder Position in the guide tube.

Gemäß einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung deckt das Führungsrohr die Öffnung des Laderohrs ab, wenn sich das Laderohr in der vorderen, der dem Zigarettenhalter zugewandten Lage befindet. Auf diese Weise ist das Laderohr verschlossen, so daß der Über- oder Unterdruck nicht durch die Öffnung zur Beschickung des Laderohrs mit Zigaretten beeinträchtigt wird.According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the Invention, the guide tube covers the opening of the loading tube if the loading tube is in the front, the the Cigarette holder facing location. To this Way, the loading tube is closed, so that the over or Negative pressure not through the feed opening the loading tube with cigarettes.

Um die Dichtlippen möglichst nicht zu verletzen und um eine möglichst lange Lebensdauer dieser Dichtlippen zu gewährleisten, ist das dem Zigarettenhalter zugewandte Ende des Laderohrs abgerundet.So as not to injure the sealing lips and around the longest possible lifespan of these sealing lips ensure that is facing the cigarette holder Rounded end of the loading tube.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung wird vorzugsweise das angetriebene Element von dem Kolben eines Pneumatikzylinders gebildet. Dies ermöglicht eine einfache und kostengünstige Bereitstellung eines Antriebs für das Laderohr.In the device according to the invention is preferred the driven element from the piston of a pneumatic cylinder educated. This enables simple and inexpensive Provision of a drive for the loading tube.

Bei einer ebenfalls bevorzugten Vorrichtung wird der Kolben des Pneumatikzylinders mittels einer senkrecht zur Laderohrachse bzw. Kolbenachse angeordneten Platte oder Scheibe mit dem Laderohr verbunden, wobei sowohl der Kolben als auch das Laderohr durch die Scheibe hindurchgeführt und an der Durchführung mit dieser befestigt sind. Dies ermöglicht eine Befestigung des Kolbens des Pneumatikzylinders an dem Laderohr, wobei nur ein Verbindungselement notwendig ist.In a likewise preferred device, the piston of the pneumatic cylinder by means of a perpendicular to the Loading tube axis or piston axis arranged plate or Disc connected to the loading tube, both the piston as well as the loading tube through the disc and are attached to the implementation with this. This enables the piston of the pneumatic cylinder to be attached on the loading tube, with only one connecting element necessary is.

Nach einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung ist der Pneumatikzylinder am Führungsrohr befestigt. Dies ermöglicht eine kompakte Anordnung der Elemente der Vorrichtung, die auch mechanisch stabil ist.According to a further preferred embodiment of the device the pneumatic cylinder is attached to the guide tube. This enables a compact arrangement of the elements the device, which is also mechanically stable.

Nach einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird das Führungsrohr und der Pneumatikzylinder durch eine senkrecht zur Führungsrohr- bzw. Pneumatikzylinderachse angeordnete Scheibe verbunden, wobei sowohl das Ende des Führungsrohrs als auch das Ende des Pneumatikzylinders durch die Scheibe hindurchgeführt sind, und an der Durchführung mit dieser befestigt sind. Hierbei handelt es sich wieder um eine einfache Ausführungsform der Verbindung, bei der nur ein Verbindungselement notwendig ist.According to a further preferred embodiment, the Guide tube and the pneumatic cylinder through a vertical arranged to the guide tube or pneumatic cylinder axis Washer connected, both the end of the guide tube as well as the end of the pneumatic cylinder the disc are passed, and on the implementation are attached to this. This is again to a simple embodiment of the connection, in which only one connecting element is necessary.

Es ist weiterhin vorteilhaft, das Führungsrohr mit einer Öffnung zu versehen, die in dem Zustand, in dem das Laderohr in das Führungsrohr voll eingeschoben ist, der Öffnung im Laderohr entspricht. Hierdurch wird die automatische Beschickung des Laderohrs durch das Führungsrohr hindurch möglich.It is also advantageous to use a guide tube Opening provided in the state in which the loading tube is fully inserted into the guide tube, the opening in the loading tube. This will make the automatic Loading the loading tube through the guide tube possible through.

Vorteilhafterweise wird der Luftstrom, der den Luftdruck im Laderohr erzeugt, an dem dem Zigarettenhalter abgewandten Ende des Führungsrohrs durch ein Gebläse eingeblasen. Dies ist eine einfache Methode zur Erzeugung des Luftstroms bzw. des Überdrucks im Laderohr. Zusätzlich oder alternativ ist eine Absaugvorrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Unterdruckes vorgesehen.Advantageously, the air flow, the air pressure generated in the loading tube, on the side facing away from the cigarette holder Blown end of the guide tube through a blower. This is an easy way to generate the Air flow or the overpressure in the charging tube. In addition or alternatively, a suction device for generation a negative pressure is provided.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezugnahme auf die Figuren erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1 bis 5
eine Querschnittsdarstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in mehreren Ablaufstellungen zur Erläuterung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ,
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einen Zigarettenhalter mit eingeschobenem Laderohr,
Fig. 7
den Zigarettenhalter mit bereits etwas herausgezogenem Laderohr und eingeschobener Zigarette, wobei am der Zigarette entgegengesetzten Ende des Anschlag ein Vakuum angelegt ist,
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den Zigarettenhalter mit einer durch die Ladevorrichtung eingebrachten Zigarette, wobei das Laderohr bereits herausgezogen ist, und
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den Zigarettenhalter mit einer nach herkömmlichen Verfahren eingeschobenen Zigarette.
Further details and advantages of the invention are explained below using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the figures. Show it:
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2 shows a cross-sectional representation of the device according to the invention in several sequence positions to explain the method according to the invention
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a cigarette holder with inserted loading tube,
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the cigarette holder with the loading tube already slightly pulled out and the cigarette pushed in, a vacuum being applied to the end of the stop opposite the cigarette,
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the cigarette holder with a cigarette inserted through the loading device, the loading tube already being pulled out, and
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the cigarette holder with a cigarette inserted according to conventional methods.

In den Figuren 1 bis 5 wird ein Querschnitt der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung gezeigt, mit Hilfe derer in fünf Schritten die Zigarette 1 in den Zigarettenhalter 2 eingebracht wird. In Figur 1 fällt die Zigarette 1 aus einem Vorratsbehälter (nicht dargestellt) in die Öffnungen 1a und 1b des Führungsrohrs 4 und des Laderohrs 3. Das Laderohr, das im Führungsrohr 4 gleitet, ist in Figur 1 ganz in dieses eingeschoben. Das Laderohr 3 kann durch die Kolbenstange 5 des Pneumatikzylinders 7 bewegt werden, wobei sowohl das Laderohr 3 als auch die Kolbenstange 5 in die zur Laderohrachse bzw. Kolbenstangenachse senkrechte Platte oder Scheibe 6 eingeführt und an der Durchführung mit dieser verbunden sind. Der Pneumatikzylinder 7 ist mit dem Führungsrohr 4 über die zur Führungsrohrachse bzw. Pneumatikzylinderachse senkrechte Platte oder Scheibe 8 verbunden. Dabei sind sowohl das Führungsrohr 4 mit seinem Ende als auch der Pneumatikzylinder 7 mit seinem Ende durch die Scheibe 8 hindurchgeführt, wobei sie an der Durchführung mit dieser Scheibe verbunden sind. Die Verbindung des Pneumatikzylinders 7 mit der Scheibe 8 erfolgt über eine Kontermutter 9.In Figures 1 to 5 is a cross section of the invention Device shown with the help of those in five Steps introduced the cigarette 1 in the cigarette holder 2 becomes. In Figure 1, the cigarette 1 falls out of a Storage container (not shown) in the openings 1a and 1b of the guide tube 4 and the loading tube 3. The loading tube, that slides in the guide tube 4 is complete in Figure 1 inserted into this. The charging tube 3 can through the Piston rod 5 of the pneumatic cylinder 7 are moved, both the loading tube 3 and the piston rod 5 in the perpendicular to the loading pipe axis or piston rod axis Plate or disc 6 inserted and in the implementation associated with this. The pneumatic cylinder 7 is with the guide tube 4 over the to the guide tube axis or pneumatic cylinder axis vertical plate or Disk 8 connected. Both the guide tube 4 with its end as well as the pneumatic cylinder 7 passed through the end of the disc 8, wherein connected them to this disk at the bushing are. The connection of the pneumatic cylinder 7 with the Washer 8 is made via a lock nut 9.

In Figur 2 ist dargestellt, wie die Zigarette 1 in das Laderohr 3 eingebracht ist, sich jedoch noch an der Stelle der Öffnung 1a im Führungsrohr 4 bzw. 1b im Laderohr 3 befindet.In Figure 2 it is shown how the cigarette 1 in the Loading tube 3 is introduced, but still in place the opening 1a in the guide tube 4 or 1b in the loading tube 3 located.

In Figur 3 ist das Laderohr 3 durch die bewegte Kolbenstange 5 mit Kraftübertragung über die Scheibe 6 bereits in den Zigarettenhalter 2 eingeführt. Die Zigarette 1 befindet sich noch im Bereich der Öffnung 1b des Laderohrs, die jedoch bereits gegenüber der Öffnung 1a im Führungsrohr nach links verschoben ist. In Figure 3, the loading tube 3 is through the moving piston rod 5 with power transmission via the disc 6 already inserted into the cigarette holder 2. The cigarette 1 is located still in the area of the opening 1b of the loading tube, which, however, is already opposite the opening 1a in the guide tube is shifted to the left.

In Figur 4 wird am dem Zigarettenhalter abgewandten Ende des Führungsrohrs ein Luftstrom eingeblasen, der sich in das Laderohr fortsetzt und die Zigarette 1 in den Zigarettenhalter 2 schiebt. In dieser Figur 4 ist die Zigarette 1 bereits in den Zigarettenhalter 2 eingeführt.In Figure 4 is at the end facing away from the cigarette holder an air stream is blown into the guide tube, which is in the loading tube continues and the cigarette 1 in the cigarette holder 2 pushes. In this Figure 4 is the cigarette 1 already inserted in the cigarette holder 2.

Figur 5 zeigt das von der Kolbenstange 5 mit Kraftübertragung über die Scheibe 6 zurückgezogene Laderohr 3, wobei die Zigarette 1 im Zigarettenhalter 2 verbleibt, an dessen der Zigarette abgewandten Seite ein Vakuum angelegt ist, um die Zigarette zu halten.Figure 5 shows that of the piston rod 5 with power transmission on the disc 6 retracted loading tube 3, wherein the cigarette 1 remains in the cigarette holder 2 a vacuum is applied to the side facing away from the cigarette is to hold the cigarette.

Figur 6 zeigt den Zigarettenhalter 2, in den das vorne abgerundete Laderohr 3 eingeführt ist, und zwar durch die Dichtlippen 10. Die Dichtlippen 10 sind an ihren Enden nach links abgebogen, was durch den Einschub des Laderohrs 3 erfolgt ist.Figure 6 shows the cigarette holder 2, in which the front rounded loading tube 3 is inserted, through the Sealing lips 10. The sealing lips 10 are at their ends turned to the left, which is indicated by the insertion of the Charging tube 3 is done.

Figur 7 zeigt die durch das Laderohr 3, das in den Zigarettenhalter 2 geschoben ist, eingeführte Zigarette 1, die an dem Anschlag 11 anstößt und zwar mit ihrem Filterende. Das Laderohr 3 verharrt in der bereits in Fig. 6 dargestellten Lage vor dem Anschlag 11, es befindet sich jedoch immer noch im Bereich der Dichtlippen 10, die immer noch an ihren Enden nach links abgebogen sind.Figure 7 shows the through the loading tube 3, which in the cigarette holder 2 is inserted, inserted cigarette 1, which abuts the stop 11 with its filter end. The charging tube 3 remains in the position shown in FIG. 6 shown position before the stop 11, it is however, still in the area of the sealing lips 10, the are still turned left at their ends.

Figur 8 zeigt die in den Zigarettenhalter 2 eingeführte Zigarette bei bereits herausgezogenem Laderohr 3. Die Enden der Dichtlippen 10 sind durch das Herausziehen des Laderohrs 3 nach rechts gebogen, so daß sie einen Druck auf die Zigarette in Richtung dem Anschlag 11 ausüben.FIG. 8 shows the one inserted into the cigarette holder 2 Cigarette with the loading tube already pulled out 3. The ends the sealing lips 10 are by pulling out the Loading tube 3 bent to the right so that it pushes exert on the cigarette in the direction of the stop 11.

Figur 9 zeigt schließlich eine manuell oder mit einem herkömmlichen automatischen Beschickungsverfahren in den Zigarettenhalter 2 eingeführte Zigarette 1, wobei die Enden der Dichtlippen 10 durch das Einführen der Zigarette ohne Laderohr 3 nach links gebogen sind und einen Druck auf die Zigarette weg von dem Anschlag ausübt.Figure 9 finally shows one manually or with one conventional automatic loading processes in the Cigarette holder 2 inserted cigarette 1, the ends the sealing lips 10 by inserting the cigarette without loading tube 3 are bent to the left and a push exercises on the cigarette away from the stop.

Die Erfindung wurde zuvor anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels erläutert. Dem Fachmann sind jedoch Ausgestaltungen und Abwandlungen möglich, ohne daß dadurch der Erfindungsgedanke verlassen wird. Insbesondere kann das Einschieben der Zigarette in den Zigarettenhalter sowohl durch Ausübung eines Überdrucks im Laderohr auf die Zigarette als auch durch Ausübung eines Unterdrucks von der Seiten des Zigarettenhalters her oder durch eine Kombination beider Verfahren ausgeübt werden.The invention was previously based on a preferred embodiment explained. However, those skilled in the art are Refinements and modifications possible without this the idea of the invention is abandoned. Especially can insert the cigarette into the cigarette holder both by exerting excess pressure in the loading pipe on the cigarette as well as by applying a vacuum from the side of the cigarette holder or can be exercised by a combination of both methods.

Claims (19)

  1. A method for loading a smoking machine with cigarettes (1) that are automatically fed into a cigarette holder (2) comprising a seal (10) and a stop (11), characterized in that the cigarettes (1) are each fed into a loading tube (3) and the loading tube (3) is pushed through the seal (10) of the cigarette holder (2).
  2. The method of claim 1 characterized in that the cigarette (1) falls into the loading tube (3) from a supply container via an opening (1b) prior to insertion into the cigarette holder (2).
  3. The method of claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the cigarette (1) is pushed or pulled into the cigarette holder (2) via a positive or negative pressure in the loading tube (3), respectively.
  4. The method of any of the previous claims characterized in that the cigarette is pushed into the cigarette holder (2) via positive pressure in the loading tube (3) and is then held via a negative pressure in its position against the stop (11).
  5. The method of any of the previous claims characterized in that the positive pressure is created through a streaming in of an air stream onto the side of the cigarette (1) in the loading tube (3) facing away from the cigarette holder (2).
  6. The method of any of the previous claims characterized in that the negative pressure is created via an exhausting or sucking off of an air stream on the side of the cigarette (1) facing away from the cigarette holder (2).
  7. The method of any of the previous claims characterized in that the loading tube (3) is drawn out of the cigarette holder (2) without the cigarette (1) subsequent to the loading operation and that the positive or negative pressure is maintained during the withdrawal.
  8. An apparatus for loading a smoking maching that comprises at least one cigarette holder (2) that comprises a seal (10) and a stop (11), characterized by a loading tube (3), into which a cigarette (1) is fed and by a working element (5) that pushes the loading tube (3) through the seal (10).
  9. The apparatus of claim 8 characterized in that the loading tube (3) is glidingly mounted at least partially in a guide tube (4).
  10. The apparatus of claim 8 or 9 characterized in that the loading tube (3) comprises an opening (1b) for placing a cigarette (1) in the loading tube (3).
  11. The apparatus of one of claim 8 to 10 characterized by an opening (1a) in the guide tube (4) that corresponds to the opening in a loading tube (1b) when the loading tube (3) is located in its starting position in the guide tube (4).
  12. The apparatus of one of claims 8 to 11 characterized in that the guide tube (4), in a forward position of the loading tube (3), covers the opening (1b) of same.
  13. The apparatus of one of claims 8 to 12 characterized in that the end of the loading tube (3) facing the cigarette holder (4) is rounded off.
  14. The apparatus of one of claims 8 to 13 characterized in that the drive element (5) is a piston of a pneumatic cylinder (7).
  15. The apparatus of claim 14 characterized in that the piston (5) of the pneumatic cylinder (7) and of the loading tube (3) are guided in parallel and are connected with one another.
  16. The apparatus of claim 14 or 15 characterized in that the pneumatic cylinder (7) is fastened to the guide tube (4).
  17. The apparatus of one of claims 8 to 16 characterized in that the guide tube (4) and the pneumatic cylinder (7) are connected via a plate (8) located perpendicular to the guide tube or pneumatic cylinder axis, wherein it is guided through both the end of the guide tube (4) and the end of the pneumatic cylinder (7) via the plate (8).
  18. The apparatus of one of claims 8 to 17 characterized by a blower that blows an air stream into the side of the guide tube (4) facing away from the cigarette holder (2).
  19. The apparatus of one of claims 8 to 18 characterized by an exhaust or sucking off apparatus that exhausts or sucks off an air stream from the side of the stop (11) facing away from the cigarette.
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