EP0905053B1 - Wrapper for cigarette packs, and method and apparatus for forming the same - Google Patents

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EP0905053B1
EP0905053B1 EP98117227A EP98117227A EP0905053B1 EP 0905053 B1 EP0905053 B1 EP 0905053B1 EP 98117227 A EP98117227 A EP 98117227A EP 98117227 A EP98117227 A EP 98117227A EP 0905053 B1 EP0905053 B1 EP 0905053B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D85/10—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
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  • the invention relates to a pack for a group of cigarette packs. That of an outer wrapping made of paper, (thin) cardboard, foil or other packaging material, being inside the outer wrapper a separate blank that can be removed from the packaging Printing - coupon - is arranged.
  • the invention further relates to methods and device for producing such packs.
  • Container packs for cigarettes - so-called cigarette sticks - consist of a group of mostly ten packs of cigarettes formed in two rows are.
  • the outer wrapping can be made of paper, (thin) cardboard or (transparent) plastic film exist.
  • packs be designed for other small packs, e.g. bundle packs for paper tissue packs.
  • the container pack according to the invention is thereby characterized that the group of cigarette packs two packs between which the coupon is positioned and that the coupon is in Direction of the rows of packs and over at least two adjacent Cigarette packs extends.
  • the pack is a proportionate large print carrier or coupon attached, which itself extend inside the pack on the outside can, especially with a cover made of transparent material.
  • the coupon can be used for a usual Container pack for cigarettes between two pack rows preferably be positioned centrally.
  • the coupon extends preferably three packs of cigarettes next to each other and is slightly smaller in height than that Height of the pack of cigarettes.
  • a coupon or Pressure carrier be U-shaped, i.e. extend over a corner, namely in the area of an end wall of the pack or in the middle across the two rows of packs.
  • the group of cigarette packs When producing a pack with coupon or print carrier is preferably the group of cigarette packs first compiled and then the cut or coupon fed. The unit is then surrounded by the outer wrapper. If the coupon is arranged between the rows of packs according to the invention one corresponding to the size of the coupon Number of cigarette packs in an (upper) pack row increased, without the cigarette packs forming the Leave the pack row. There is a gap for insertion of the coupon.
  • the device according to the invention consists of a magazine for the print media. Print carriers are removed from this one after the other and by a coupon conveyor in the position on the Group of cigarette packs or between rows of them promoted.
  • FIG. 5 A group of cigarette packs 10 - in the present Trap as a folding box (hinge-lid pack) - Is surrounded on all sides by an outer covering 11.
  • the outer casing 11 can be made from a blank, for example 19 exist according to FIG. 5. This in turn is made of (thin) cardboard educated.
  • the outer wrapper 11 can be made of paper or film, also made of transparent plastic film.
  • the cigarette packs 10 are in an ordered formation arranged, namely in two pack rows 12, 13. Inside of the two pack rows 12, 13 are adjacent packs of cigarettes 10 from pack row 12 to pack row 13 with large areas Front 14 and back 15 together.
  • the Hinged boxes consist of a box part 16 and a Lid 17.
  • the cigarette packs lie within a pack row 12, 13 10 with upright, narrow side faces 18 together.
  • the ten cigarette packs 10 - five cigarette packs each in each pack row 12, 13 - existing group is from the blank 19 so enveloped that a front wall 20, rear wall 21, side walls 22, 23 and end walls 24, 25 arise.
  • a side wall 22 is the outer casing 11 with a Provide closure. This exists in the present embodiment by overlapping the side wall 22 with a Connecting tabs 26. Side wall 22 and connecting tabs 26 are connected by gluing.
  • the side wall 22 of the connecting tab 26 solved and so opened the outer casing 11.
  • an appropriate adhesive is used ("stick-no-stick").
  • the cigarette packs 10 are positioned so that the Cover 17 on the side facing away from the closure (side wall 22) are.
  • Coupon 30 Inside the pack is one of a separate blank formed pressure carrier arranged, the following as Coupon 30 is designated. It is a rectangular, thin-walled blank, in particular made of paper or thin cardboard. Coupon 30 can be used on one or both sides be printed. This is especially information Advertising information, but also decorative prints. The Coupon 30 can be used as a voucher for participation in competitions be used.
  • Coupon 30 is between FIGS. 1 and 2 between the front wall 20 of the outer wrapper 11 and the group of cigarette packs 10 positioned. Coupon 30 is dimensioned so that it extends approximately over the height of the packaging, So about the amount of the cigarette packs 10. In In the longitudinal direction, the rectangular coupon is larger than a single one Cigarette pack 10 or as the front 14 thereof. A dimension is advantageous in which the coupon 30 approximately over three cigarette packs 10 or over three front sides 14 of them extends. Coupon 30 is related on the longitudinal extent of the pack in the middle within the same arranged.
  • the coupon is 30 arranged between the two pack rows 12, 13.
  • the relative position is chosen so that the coupon 30 is in the middle a gap between the pack rows 12, 13 positioned and extends over approximately three cigarette packs 10 at a height that is slightly less than the height of the Cigarette packs.
  • Coupon 30 is preferably loose within the package arranged, so without gluing to the outer casing 11 or the cigarette packs 10.
  • the coupon 30 can be used at Opened the packaging and removed and recycled in a targeted manner become.
  • the device according to FIGS. 6 and 7 is for production a package according to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 can be used.
  • the Cigarette packs 10 are used as a continuous pack 31 in two superimposed pack rows 12, 13 - accordingly positioning in the pack - promoted.
  • the content of the Bundle corresponding group of cigarette packs 10 pushed in the transverse direction by a slide 33. Parallel to the package strand 31 and thus transversely to the direction of pushing the Slider 33 is kept in the upright plane of the blank 19.
  • the group of cigarette packs 10 is represented by the Level of the blank 19 conveyed through, this of the Cigarette packs 10 is taken.
  • the blank 19 is U-shaped around the group of cigarette packs 10. there are the cover 17 facing forward in the push-off direction Cigarette packs 10 on the side wall 23.
  • the coupon 30 fed and positioned exactly on the top the cigarette packs 10 to be removed.
  • a coupon unit 36 arranged above the platform 32 or above the packaging strand 31 of the cigarette packs 10 .
  • This consists of a coupon magazine 37 in which the prepared coupons 30 are stacked one on top of the other.
  • the coupons 30 can be removed individually from the underside by a removal conveyor 38 in connection with a counter roller 39th
  • the coupons 30 taken from the coupon magazine 37 become one Hand over coupon dispenser 40.
  • This consists of two conveyor belts 41, 42. Between coupons facing each other is the coupon 30 promoted.
  • the conveyor belts 41, 42 and their conveyor dreams are inclined downwards in the conveying direction.
  • the coupon 30 will therefore transported in an inclined downward plane, namely towards the top of the cigarette packs 10.
  • the relative position of the coupon dispenser 40 is selected such that the coupon 30 in the described relative position on the Top of three adjacent packs of cigarettes 10 is filed. After that, the unit is made up of cigarette packs 10 and coupon 30 in the manner described for wrapping pushed off by the blank 19.
  • the device according to FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 is in particular suitable, coupons 30 in accordance with the embodiment to position according to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. This is also the case here proceeded that the coupon 30 initially on pack-appropriate Position of the group of cigarette packs 10 attached and then the unit of cigarette packs 10 and coupon 30 supplied blank for the outer casing 11 supplied becomes.
  • the packaging strand 31 a push-off station 43 fed in the area of Platform 32.
  • the push-off station 43 is a in the conveying direction Coupon station 44 upstream.
  • Coupon station 44 upstream.
  • the coupon 30 is brought into the desired position, namely between the cigarette packs 10 of the pack series 12, 13.
  • the cigarette packs 10 become the pack series 12, 13 temporarily apart in the area of the coupon station 44 moved so that a laterally open slot 45th is formed for coupon 30.
  • the required Number of cigarette packs 10 - in the present Case three the top row of packs 12 from the bottom Pack row 13 lifted off.
  • the (three) cigarette packs 10 are moved into an inclined position so that a wedge or funnel-shaped insertion gap 45 is formed.
  • the cigarette packs but do not leave the formation of the Packing strand 31 or the row of packs 12. Rather, remain the raised cigarette packs 10 between the horizontal aligned remaining packs of the pack series.
  • the coupon unit is adjacent to the insertion slot 45 formed 36 arranged in the described embodiment.
  • the Coupon dispenser 40 is immediately adjacent to one another Pack rows 12, 13 positioned, namely in such a relative position that a coupon 30 supplied the insertion gap 45 arrives and thus in the desired position between the two pack rows 12, 13.
  • the raised Cigarette packs 10 of the upper pack row 12 are after the insertion of the coupon 30 moved back to the normal position.
  • a lifting element namely one with suction air actable lifting head 46. This is dimensioned so that each three lying side by side within the pack row 12 Cigarette packs 10 detected at a stroke and raised become.
  • the lifting head 46 is attached to a swivel arm 47, which in turn is connected to an actuating gear 48.
  • the pack strand 31 formed from the pack rows 12, 13 is transported on a conveyor, for example on a conveyor Belt 49.
  • Fixed side guides 50, 51 are arranged on the side.
  • the side guide 51 is interrupted or has an opening 52 provided that the coupon 30 can pass through.
  • FIG. 11 and Fig. 13 Another version for the design of a pack for cigarettes results from Fig. 11 and Fig. 13.
  • An elongated, Rectangular coupon 30 is in the area of an end wall 24 of the elongated container between the outer wrapper 11 and the group of cigarette packs 10 positioned, namely "over the corner".
  • the coupon 30 is arranged in a U-shape, specifically in half the height or in the middle of the end wall 24.
  • a web 53 extends extends across the end wall 24, that is to say over side surfaces 18 two adjacent cigarette packs 10.
  • Each leg 54, 55 is located in the area of a front 14 or back 15 of the front cigarette packs 10.
  • Coupon 30 in the area of one long side, i.e. in the area of one (Upper) side wall 22 of the outer casing 11 positioned on the inside.
  • This coupon 30 is also rectangular, elongated and folded in a U shape over the two rows of packs 12, 13.
  • a web 56 extends in the region of the side wall 22, that is over the bottom surface or front surface of neighboring cigarette packs 10 of the two pack series 12, 13 going away.
  • Legs 57, 58 are in the area of the outward-pointing Front 14 or back 15 of the relevant cigarette packs 10.
  • a peculiarity is that the coupon 13 in the embodiment of FIG. 12 and FIG. 14 is positioned in an inclined position. Coupon 30 edges are at an (acute) angle to the boundaries or areas the cigarette packs 10 arranged.
  • the coupon is located preferably in the middle of the side wall 22.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Gebindepackung für eine Gruppe von Zigarettenpackungen, die von einer Außenumhüllung aus Papier, (dünnem) Karton, Folie oder anderem Verpackungsmaterial umgeben ist, wobei innerhalb der Außenumhüllung ein gesonderter und der Gebindepackung entnehmbarer Zuschnitt mit Bedruckung - Coupon - angeordnet ist. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Herstellen derartiger Gebindepackungen.The invention relates to a pack for a group of cigarette packs. that of an outer wrapping made of paper, (thin) cardboard, foil or other packaging material, being inside the outer wrapper a separate blank that can be removed from the packaging Printing - coupon - is arranged. The invention further relates to methods and device for producing such packs.

Gebindepackungen für Zigaretten - sogenannte Zigarettenstangen - bestehen aus einer Gruppe von meistens zehn Zigarettenpackungen, die in zwei Reihen formiert sind. Großflächige Packungsseiten, nämlich Vorderseite und Rückseite, liegen dabei aneinander. Die Außenumhüllung kann aus Papier, (dünnem) Karton oder (durchsichtiger) Kunststofffolie bestehen. In gleicher Weise können Gebindepackungen für andere Kleinpackungen ausgebildet sein, z.B. Gebindepackungen für Papiertaschentuch-Packungen.Container packs for cigarettes - so-called cigarette sticks - consist of a group of mostly ten packs of cigarettes formed in two rows are. Large packaging pages, namely the front and back, lie to each other. The outer wrapping can be made of paper, (thin) cardboard or (transparent) plastic film exist. In the same way can packs be designed for other small packs, e.g. bundle packs for paper tissue packs.

Bei Packungen dieser oder ähnlicher Art besteht häufig die Notwendigkeit, Informationen an Kunden bzw. Verbraucher zu übermitteln. Diese Informationen können häufig wechselnden Inhalts sein oder unterschiedliche Sprachen erfordern. With packs of this or similar type, there is often a need to To transmit information to customers or consumers. This information can be frequently changing content or different languages require.

Aus der US-A 4 784 261 ist eine Gebindepackung mit drei Zigarettenpackungen bekannt. Zwischen zwei Zigarettenpackungen ist ein Coupon eingelegt. Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine Gebindepackung für Zigarettenpackungen so auszubilden, dass mit geringem Aufwand beliebige, ggf. umfängliche Informationen, Hinweise oder dergleichen vermittelt werden können.From US-A 4 784 261 is a pack with three cigarette packs known. A coupon is inserted between two packs of cigarettes. The invention is based on the object of a pack for Design cigarette packs so that any, possibly Comprehensive information, notes or the like can be conveyed.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist die erfindungsgemäße Gebindepackung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Gruppe von Zigarettenpackungen zwei Packungsreihen aufweist, zwischen denen der Coupon positioniert ist, und dass sich der Coupon in Richtung der Packungsreihen und über mindestens zwei nebeneinander liegende Zigarettenpackungen erstreckt. To achieve this object, the container pack according to the invention is thereby characterized that the group of cigarette packs two packs between which the coupon is positioned and that the coupon is in Direction of the rows of packs and over at least two adjacent Cigarette packs extends.

Erfindungsgemäß ist demnach der Gebindepackung ein verhältnismäßig großflächiger Druckträger bzw. Coupon beigefügt, der sich innerhalb der Gebindepackung an deren Außenseite erstrecken kann, insbesondere bei einer Umhüllung aus durchsichtigem Material. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann der Coupon bei einer üblichen Gebindepackung für Zigaretten zwischen zwei Packungsreihen vorzugsweise mittig positioniert sein. Der Coupon erstreckt sich dabei vorzugsweise über drei nebeneinanderliegende Zigarettenpackungen und ist in der Höhe geringfügig kleiner als die Höhe der Zigarettenpackungen. Weiterhin kann ein Coupon bzw. Druckträger U-förmig ausgebildet sein, sich also über Eck erstrecken, und zwar im Bereich einer Stirnwand der Gebindepackung oder mittig quer über die beiden Packungsreihen.According to the invention, the pack is a proportionate large print carrier or coupon attached, which itself extend inside the pack on the outside can, especially with a cover made of transparent material. Alternatively or additionally, the coupon can be used for a usual Container pack for cigarettes between two pack rows preferably be positioned centrally. The coupon extends preferably three packs of cigarettes next to each other and is slightly smaller in height than that Height of the pack of cigarettes. Furthermore, a coupon or Pressure carrier be U-shaped, i.e. extend over a corner, namely in the area of an end wall of the pack or in the middle across the two rows of packs.

Bei der Herstellung einer Gebindepackung mit Coupon bzw. Druckträger wird vorzugsweise zunächst die Gruppe der Zigarettenpackungen zusammengestellt und sodann der Zuschnitt bzw. Coupon zugeführt. Die Einheit wird dann von der Außenumhüllung umgeben. Bei Anordnung des Coupons zwischen den Packungsreihen wird erfindungsgemäß eine der Abmessung des Coupons entsprechende Anzahl von Zigarettenpackungen einer (oberen) Packungsreihe angehoben, ohne daß die Zigarettenpackungen die Formation der Packungsreihe verlassen. Es entsteht ein Spalt zum Einführen des Coupons.When producing a pack with coupon or print carrier is preferably the group of cigarette packs first compiled and then the cut or coupon fed. The unit is then surrounded by the outer wrapper. If the coupon is arranged between the rows of packs according to the invention one corresponding to the size of the coupon Number of cigarette packs in an (upper) pack row increased, without the cigarette packs forming the Leave the pack row. There is a gap for insertion of the coupon.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung besteht aus einem Magazin für die Druckträger. Diesem werden Druckträger nacheinander entnommen und durch einen Couponförderer in die Position auf der Gruppe der Zigarettenpackungen oder zwischen den Reihen derselben gefördert. The device according to the invention consists of a magazine for the print media. Print carriers are removed from this one after the other and by a coupon conveyor in the position on the Group of cigarette packs or between rows of them promoted.

Weitere Einzelheiten der Erfindung betreffen die Ausgestaltung der Gebindepackung, das Verfahren zum Herstellen derselben sowie die Vorrichtung zum Zuführen und Einbringen des Druckträgers in die Gebindepackung.Further details of the invention relate to the configuration the pack, the process for making the same, and the device for feeding and inserting the print medium in the pack.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Gebindepackung sowie der Vorrichtung zum Herstellen derselben bzw. zum Zuführen des Druckträgers werden nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine Gebindepackung für Zigaretten in perspektivischer Darstellung,
Fig. 2
die Gebindepackung gemäß Fig. 1 im Querschnitt,
Fig. 3
eine Darstellung analog Fig. 1 eines anderen Ausführungsbeispiels einer Gebindepackung,
Fig. 4
einen Querschnitt zu der Gebindepackung gemäß Fig. 3,
Fig. 5
einen Zuschnitt für eine Außenumhüllung einer Gebindepackung gemäß Fig. 1 und Fig. 3,
Fig. 6
eine Vorrichtung zum Herstellen von Gebindepackungen gemäß Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 in schematischer Seitenansicht,
Fig. 7
einen Ausschnitt der Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 6 in Draufsicht,
Fig. 8
eine Einzelheit einer Vorrichtung zum Herstellen von Gebindepackungen gemäß Fig. 3 in Seitenansicht, teilweise im Vertikalschnitt,
Fig. 9
die Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 8 mit weiteren Einzelheiten in veränderter Position von Organen,
Fig. 10
die Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 8 und Fig. 9 in vereinfachter Draufsicht,
Fig. 11
eine Gebindepackung für Zigaretten in Draufsicht, teilweise ausgeschnitten,
Fig. 12
eine weitere Ausführung einer Gebindepackung mit Coupon in Draufsicht, teilweise ausgeschnitten,
Fig. 13
eine perspektivische Stirnansicht zu dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 11,
Fig. 14
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Teils der Gebindepackung gemäß Fig. 12.
Embodiments of the pack and the device for producing the same or for feeding the printing medium are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. It shows:
Fig. 1
a pack of cigarettes in perspective,
Fig. 2
1 in cross section,
Fig. 3
2 shows a representation analogous to FIG. 1 of another exemplary embodiment of a pack,
Fig. 4
3 shows a cross section to the package according to FIG. 3,
Fig. 5
1 shows a blank for an outer wrapping of a pack according to FIGS. 1 and 3,
Fig. 6
1 shows a device for producing packagings according to FIGS. 1 and 2 in a schematic side view,
Fig. 7
6 shows a section of the device according to FIG. 6 in plan view,
Fig. 8
3 shows a detail of a device for producing packagings according to FIG. 3 in side view, partly in vertical section,
Fig. 9
8 with further details in a changed position of organs,
Fig. 10
8 and 9 in a simplified plan view,
Fig. 11
a pack of cigarettes in top view, partially cut out,
Fig. 12
another version of a pack with coupon in plan view, partially cut out,
Fig. 13
11 shows a perspective end view of the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 11,
Fig. 14
12 shows a perspective view of a part of the package according to FIG. 12.

Die Zeichnungen beziehen sich auf sogenannte Zigaretten-Stangen. Eine Gruppe von Zigarettenpackungen 10 - im vorliegenden Falle in der Ausführung als Klappschachtel (Hinge-Lid-Packung) - ist von einer Außenumhüllung 11 allseitig umgeben. Die Außenumhüllung 11 kann beispielsweise aus einem Zuschnitt 19 gemäß Fig. 5 bestehen. Dieser wiederum ist aus (dünnem) Karton gebildet. Alternativ kann die Außenumhüllung 11 aus Papier oder Folie bestehen, auch aus durchsichtiger Kunststoffolie.The drawings refer to so-called cigarette sticks. A group of cigarette packs 10 - in the present Trap as a folding box (hinge-lid pack) - Is surrounded on all sides by an outer covering 11. The outer casing 11 can be made from a blank, for example 19 exist according to FIG. 5. This in turn is made of (thin) cardboard educated. Alternatively, the outer wrapper 11 can be made of paper or film, also made of transparent plastic film.

Die Zigarettenpackungen 10 sind in einer geordneten Formation angeordnet, nämlich in zwei Packungsreihen 12, 13. Innerhalb der beiden Packungsreihen 12, 13 liegen benachbarte Zigarettenpackungen 10 von Packungsreihe 12 zu Packungsreihe 13 mit großflächigen Vorderseiten 14 und Rückseiten 15 aneinander. Die Klappschachteln bestehen aus einem Schachtelteil 16 und einem Deckel 17. Innerhalb einer Packungsreihe 12, 13 liegen die Zigarettenpackungen 10 mit aufrechten, schmalen Seitenflächen 18 aneinander.The cigarette packs 10 are in an ordered formation arranged, namely in two pack rows 12, 13. Inside of the two pack rows 12, 13 are adjacent packs of cigarettes 10 from pack row 12 to pack row 13 with large areas Front 14 and back 15 together. The Hinged boxes consist of a box part 16 and a Lid 17. The cigarette packs lie within a pack row 12, 13 10 with upright, narrow side faces 18 together.

Die aus zehn Zigarettenpackungen 10 - je fünf Zigarettenpackungen in jeder Packungsreihe 12, 13 - bestehende Gruppe ist von dem Zuschnitt 19 so umhüllt, daß eine Vorderwand 20, Rückwand 21, Seitenwände 22, 23 und Stirnwände 24, 25 entstehen. Im Bereich einer Seitenwand 22 ist die Außenumhüllung 11 mit einem Verschluß versehen. Dieser besteht bei dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel durch Überlappung der Seitenwand 22 mit einem Verbindungslappen 26. Seitenwand 22 und Verbindungslappen 26 sind durch Klebung miteinander verbunden. Wenn zum Anbringen einer Steuermarkierung an einer der Seitenwand 22 zugekehrten Bodenfläche 27 der Zigarettenpackungen 10 anzubringen ist, wird zu diesem Zweck die Seitenwand 22 von dem Verbindungslappen 26 gelöst und so die Außenumhüllung 11 geöffnet. In diesem Falle wird ein entsprechender Kleber verwendet ("Stick-No-Stick"). Bei Zigarettenpackungen 10 in der Ausführung als Klappschachtel ist bei einer derartigen Gestaltung der Gebindepackung der Deckel 17 der gegenüberliegenden, geschlossenen Seitenwand 23 zugekehrt.The ten cigarette packs 10 - five cigarette packs each in each pack row 12, 13 - existing group is from the blank 19 so enveloped that a front wall 20, rear wall 21, side walls 22, 23 and end walls 24, 25 arise. In the area a side wall 22 is the outer casing 11 with a Provide closure. This exists in the present embodiment by overlapping the side wall 22 with a Connecting tabs 26. Side wall 22 and connecting tabs 26 are connected by gluing. When to attach a control mark on one of the side wall 22 Bottom surface 27 of the cigarette packs 10 is to be attached for this purpose the side wall 22 of the connecting tab 26 solved and so opened the outer casing 11. In this case an appropriate adhesive is used ("stick-no-stick"). With cigarette packs 10 in the form of a hinged box is in such a design of the package Cover 17 of the opposite, closed side wall 23 faces.

Bei dem Zuschnitt 19 gemäß Fig. 5 bestehen die Stirnwände 24, 25 aus in besonderer Weise ausgebildeten Stirnwandlappen 28, 29. Die Zigarettenpackungen 10 sind so positioniert, daß die Deckel 17 auf der von der Verschlußseite (Seitenwand 22) abgekehrt sind.5, there are end walls 24, 25 made of end wall tabs 28 formed in a special way, 29. The cigarette packs 10 are positioned so that the Cover 17 on the side facing away from the closure (side wall 22) are.

Innerhalb der Gebindepackung ist ein aus einem gesonderten Zuschnitt gebildeter Druckträger angeordnet, der nachfolgend als Coupon 30 bezeichnet ist. Es handelt sich dabei um einen rechteckigen, dünnwandigen Zuschnitt, insbesondere aus Papier oder dünnem Karton. Der Coupon 30 kann einseitig oder beidseitig mit einer Bedruckung versehen sein. Diese sind insbesondere Informationen, Werbehinweise, aber auch dekorative Bedruckungen. Der Coupon 30 kann als Gutschein für die Teilnahme an Wettbewerben verwendet werden.Inside the pack is one of a separate blank formed pressure carrier arranged, the following as Coupon 30 is designated. It is a rectangular, thin-walled blank, in particular made of paper or thin cardboard. Coupon 30 can be used on one or both sides be printed. This is especially information Advertising information, but also decorative prints. The Coupon 30 can be used as a voucher for participation in competitions be used.

Der Coupon 30 ist gemäß Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 zwischen der Vorderwand 20 der Außenumhüllung 11 und der Gruppe der Zigarettenpackungen 10 positioniert. Der Coupon 30 ist dabei so bemessen, daß er sich annähernd über die Höhe der Gebindepackung erstreckt, also über die Höhe der Zigarettenpackungen 10. In Längsrichtung ist der rechteckige Coupon größer als eine einzelne Zigarettenpackung 10 bzw. als die Vorderseite 14 derselben. Vorteilhaft ist eine Abmessung, bei der sich der Coupon 30 annähernd über drei Zigarettenpackungen 10 bzw. über drei Vorderseiten 14 derselben erstreckt. Der Coupon 30 ist in bezug auf die Längserstreckung der Gebindepackung mittig innerhalb derselben angeordnet.Coupon 30 is between FIGS. 1 and 2 between the front wall 20 of the outer wrapper 11 and the group of cigarette packs 10 positioned. Coupon 30 is dimensioned so that it extends approximately over the height of the packaging, So about the amount of the cigarette packs 10. In In the longitudinal direction, the rectangular coupon is larger than a single one Cigarette pack 10 or as the front 14 thereof. A dimension is advantageous in which the coupon 30 approximately over three cigarette packs 10 or over three front sides 14 of them extends. Coupon 30 is related on the longitudinal extent of the pack in the middle within the same arranged.

Bei der Gestaltung gemäß Fig. 3 und Fig. 4 ist der Coupon 30 zwischen den beiden Packungsreihen 12, 13 angeordnet. Die Relativstellung ist so gewählt, daß der Coupon 30 in der Mitte eines Spalts zwischen den Packungsreihen 12, 13 positioniert ist und sich etwa über drei Zigarettenpackungen 10 erstreckt bei einer Höhe, die geringfügig kleiner ist als die Höhe der Zigarettenpackungen.In the design according to FIGS. 3 and 4, the coupon is 30 arranged between the two pack rows 12, 13. The relative position is chosen so that the coupon 30 is in the middle a gap between the pack rows 12, 13 positioned and extends over approximately three cigarette packs 10 at a height that is slightly less than the height of the Cigarette packs.

Der Coupon 30 ist vorzugsweise lose innerhalb der Gebindepackung angeordnet, also ohne Verklebung mit der Außenumhüllung 11 oder den Zigarettenpackungen 10. Der Coupon 30 kann beim Öffnen der Gebindepackung entnommen und zielgerichtet verwertet werden.Coupon 30 is preferably loose within the package arranged, so without gluing to the outer casing 11 or the cigarette packs 10. The coupon 30 can be used at Opened the packaging and removed and recycled in a targeted manner become.

Bei der Herstellung der Gebindepackung wird zweckmäßiger so vorgegangen, daß zunächst die Zigarettenpackungen 10 in der Formation der Gebindepackung angeordnet, sodann der Coupon 30 positionsgerecht an den Zigarettenpackungen 10 angebracht und sodann die Einheit aus Zigarettenpackungen 10 und Coupon 30 in den Zuschnitt 19 eingehüllt wird.This is more expedient in the production of the pack proceeded that first the cigarette packs 10 in the Formation of the pack, then the coupon 30 attached to the cigarette packs 10 in the correct position and then the unit of cigarette packs 10 and coupon 30 in the blank 19 is wrapped.

Die Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 6 und Fig. 7 ist für die Fertigung einer Gebindepackung gemäß Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 einsetzbar. Die Zigarettenpackungen 10 werden als fortlaufender Packungsstrang 31 in zwei übereinanderliegenden Packungsreihen 12, 13 - entsprechend der Positionierung in der Gebindepackung - zugefördert. Im Bereich einer Plattform 32 wird eine dem Inhalt der Gebindepackung entsprechende Gruppe von Zigarettenpackungen 10 durch einen Schieber 33 in Querrichtung abgeschoben. Parallel zum Packungsstrang 31 und damit quer zur Abschubrichtung des Schiebers 33 wird in aufrechter Ebene der Zuschnitt 19 bereitgehalten. Die Gruppe der Zigarettenpackungen 10 wird durch die Ebene des Zuschnitts 19 hindurchgefördert, wobei dieser von den Zigarettenpackungen 10 mitgenommen wird. Durch Einschub in eine Oberführung 34 und Unterführung 35 wird der Zuschnitt 19 U-förmig um die Gruppe der Zigarettenpackungen 10 herumgelegt. Dabei liegen die in Abschubrichtung nach vorn weisenden Deckel 17 der Zigarettenpackungen 10 an der Seitenwand 23 an.The device according to FIGS. 6 and 7 is for production a package according to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 can be used. The Cigarette packs 10 are used as a continuous pack 31 in two superimposed pack rows 12, 13 - accordingly positioning in the pack - promoted. In the area of a platform 32, the content of the Bundle corresponding group of cigarette packs 10 pushed in the transverse direction by a slide 33. Parallel to the package strand 31 and thus transversely to the direction of pushing the Slider 33 is kept in the upright plane of the blank 19. The group of cigarette packs 10 is represented by the Level of the blank 19 conveyed through, this of the Cigarette packs 10 is taken. By inserting one Upper guide 34 and lower guide 35, the blank 19 is U-shaped around the group of cigarette packs 10. there are the cover 17 facing forward in the push-off direction Cigarette packs 10 on the side wall 23.

Vor dem Querabschub der Gruppe der Zigarettenpackungen 10 wird der Coupon 30 zugeführt und positionsgenau auf die Oberseite der abzuschiebenden Zigarettenpackungen 10 aufgelegt. Zu diesem Zweck ist oberhalb der Plattform 32 bzw. oberhalb des Packungsstrangs 31 der Zigarettenpackungen 10 ein Coupon-Aggregat 36 angeordnet. Dieses besteht aus einem Coupon-Magazin 37, in dem die vorbereiteten Coupons 30 übereinander gestapelt sind. An der Unterseite können die Coupons 30 einzeln entnommen werden durch einen Entnahmeförderer 38 in Verbindung mit einer Gegenwalze 39.Before the transverse push of the group of cigarette packs 10 the coupon 30 fed and positioned exactly on the top the cigarette packs 10 to be removed. To this The purpose is above the platform 32 or above the packaging strand 31 of the cigarette packs 10 a coupon unit 36 arranged. This consists of a coupon magazine 37 in which the prepared coupons 30 are stacked one on top of the other. On The coupons 30 can be removed individually from the underside by a removal conveyor 38 in connection with a counter roller 39th

Die dem Coupon-Magazin 37 entnommenen Coupons 30 werden einem Coupon-Spender 40 übergeben. Dieser besteht aus zwei Förderbändern 41, 42. Zwischen einander zugekehrten Trumen wird der Coupon 30 gefördert. Die Förderbänder 41, 42 bzw. deren Fördertrume sind in Förderrichtung abwärts geneigt. Der Coupon 30 wird deshalb in einer schräg abwärts geneigten Ebene transportiert, und zwar in Richtung zur Oberseite der Zigarettenpackungen 10. Die Relativstellung des Coupon-Spenders 40 ist so gewählt, daß der Coupon 30 in der beschriebenen Relativstellung auf der Oberseite von drei nebeneinanderliegenden Zigarettenpackungen 10 abgelegt wird. Danach wird die Einheit aus Zigarettenpackungen 10 und Coupon 30 in der beschriebenen Weise zur Einhüllung durch den Zuschnitt 19 abgeschoben.The coupons 30 taken from the coupon magazine 37 become one Hand over coupon dispenser 40. This consists of two conveyor belts 41, 42. Between coupons facing each other is the coupon 30 promoted. The conveyor belts 41, 42 and their conveyor dreams are inclined downwards in the conveying direction. The coupon 30 will therefore transported in an inclined downward plane, namely towards the top of the cigarette packs 10. The relative position of the coupon dispenser 40 is selected such that the coupon 30 in the described relative position on the Top of three adjacent packs of cigarettes 10 is filed. After that, the unit is made up of cigarette packs 10 and coupon 30 in the manner described for wrapping pushed off by the blank 19.

Die Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 8, Fig. 9 und Fig. 10 ist insbesondere geeignet, Coupons 30 nach Maßgabe des Ausführungsbeispiels gemäß Fig. 3 und Fig. 4 zu positionieren. Auch hier wird so vorgegangen, daß der Coupon 30 zunächst an packungsgerechter Stellung der Gruppe der Zigarettenpackungen 10 angebracht und sodann die Einheit aus Zigarettenpackungen 10 und Coupon 30 dem bereitgehaltenen Zuschnitt für die Außenumhüllung 11 zugeführt wird.The device according to FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 is in particular suitable, coupons 30 in accordance with the embodiment to position according to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. This is also the case here proceeded that the coupon 30 initially on pack-appropriate Position of the group of cigarette packs 10 attached and then the unit of cigarette packs 10 and coupon 30 supplied blank for the outer casing 11 supplied becomes.

Wie insbesondere aus Fig. 10 ersichtlich, wird der Packungsstrang 31 einer Abschubstation 43 zugeführt im Bereich der Plattform 32. Der Abschubstation 43 ist in Förderrichtung eine Couponstation 44 vorgeordnet. Im Bereich derselben wird jeweils der Coupon 30 in die gewünschte Position gebracht, nämlich zwischen den Zigarettenpackungen 10 der Packungsreihen 12, 13.As can be seen in particular from FIG. 10, the packaging strand 31 a push-off station 43 fed in the area of Platform 32. The push-off station 43 is a in the conveying direction Coupon station 44 upstream. In the area of each the coupon 30 is brought into the desired position, namely between the cigarette packs 10 of the pack series 12, 13.

Zu diesem Zweck werden die Zigarettenpackungen 10 der Packungsreihen 12, 13 im Bereich der Couponstation 44 zeitweilig auseinander bewegt, so daß ein seitlich offener Einschubspalt 45 für den Coupon 30 gebildet ist. Zu diesem Zweck wird die erforderliche Anzahl von Zigarettenpackungen 10 - im vorliegenden Falle drei - der oberen Packungsreihe 12 von der unteren Packungsreihe 13 abgehoben. Die (drei) Zigarettenpackungen 10 werden dabei in eine Schrägstellung bewegt, so daß ein keil- bzw. trichterförmiger Einschubspalt 45 gebildet ist. Die Zigarettenpackungen verlassen dabei aber nicht die Formation des Packungsstrangs 31 bzw. der Packungsreihe 12. Vielmehr bleiben die angehobenen Zigarettenpackungen 10 zwischen den horizontal ausgerichteten übrigen Packungen der Packungsreihe.For this purpose, the cigarette packs 10 become the pack series 12, 13 temporarily apart in the area of the coupon station 44 moved so that a laterally open slot 45th is formed for coupon 30. For this purpose, the required Number of cigarette packs 10 - in the present Case three - the top row of packs 12 from the bottom Pack row 13 lifted off. The (three) cigarette packs 10 are moved into an inclined position so that a wedge or funnel-shaped insertion gap 45 is formed. The cigarette packs but do not leave the formation of the Packing strand 31 or the row of packs 12. Rather, remain the raised cigarette packs 10 between the horizontal aligned remaining packs of the pack series.

Benachbart zum gebildeten Einschubspalt 45 ist das Coupon-Aggregat 36 angeordnet in der beschriebenen Ausführung. Der Coupon-Spender 40 ist unmittelbar benachbart zu den übereinanderliegenden Packungsreihen 12, 13 positioniert, und zwar in einer solchen Relativstellung, daß ein zugeführter Coupon 30 in den Einschubspalt 45 gelangt und damit in die gewünschte Position zwischen den beiden Packungsreihen 12, 13. Die angehobenen Zigarettenpackungen 10 der oberen Packungsreihe 12 werden nach dem Einschub des Coupons 30 in die Normalstellung zurückbewegt.The coupon unit is adjacent to the insertion slot 45 formed 36 arranged in the described embodiment. The Coupon dispenser 40 is immediately adjacent to one another Pack rows 12, 13 positioned, namely in such a relative position that a coupon 30 supplied the insertion gap 45 arrives and thus in the desired position between the two pack rows 12, 13. The raised Cigarette packs 10 of the upper pack row 12 are after the insertion of the coupon 30 moved back to the normal position.

Im Bereich der Couponstation 44 befindet sich oberhalb der Packungsreihen 12, 13 ein Huborgan, nämlich ein mit Saugluft beaufschlagbarer Hubkopf 46. Dieser ist so bemessen, daß jeweils drei innerhalb der Packungsreihe 12 nebeneinanderliegende Zigarettenpackungen 10 bei einem Hubtakt erfaßt und angehoben werden. Der Hubkopf 46 ist an einem Schwenkarm 47 angebracht, der seinerseits mit einem Betätigungsgetriebe 48 verbunden ist.In the area of coupon station 44 is located above Pack series 12, 13 a lifting element, namely one with suction air actable lifting head 46. This is dimensioned so that each three lying side by side within the pack row 12 Cigarette packs 10 detected at a stroke and raised become. The lifting head 46 is attached to a swivel arm 47, which in turn is connected to an actuating gear 48.

Der aus den Packungsreihen 12, 13 gebildete Packungsstrang 31 wird auf einem Förderer transportiert, zum Beispiel auf einem Gurt 49. Seitlich sind ortsfeste Seitenführungen 50, 51 angeordnet. Auf der dem Coupon-Aggregat 36 zugekehrten Seite ist die Seitenführung 51 unterbrochen bzw. mit einer Öffnung 52 versehen, die den Durchtritt des Coupons 30 ermöglicht.The pack strand 31 formed from the pack rows 12, 13 is transported on a conveyor, for example on a conveyor Belt 49. Fixed side guides 50, 51 are arranged on the side. On the side facing the coupon unit 36 the side guide 51 is interrupted or has an opening 52 provided that the coupon 30 can pass through.

Eine weitere Ausführung für die Gestaltung einer Gebindepackung für Zigaretten ergibt sich aus Fig. 11 und Fig. 13. Ein länglicher, rechteckiger Coupon 30 ist im Bereich einer Stirnwand 24 des langgestreckten Gebindes zwischen der Außenumhüllung 11 und der Gruppe der Zigarettenpackungen 10 positioniert, und zwar "über Eck". Der Coupon 30 ist U-förmig angeordnet, und zwar in halber Höhe bzw. mittig zur Stirnwand 24. Ein Steg 53 erstreckt sich quer über die Stirnwand 24, also über Seitenflächen 18 zweier benachbarter Zigarettenpackungen 10. Je ein Schenkel 54, 55 befindet sich im Bereich einer Vorderseite 14 bzw. Rückseite 15 der stirnseitigen Zigarettenpackungen 10.Another version for the design of a pack for cigarettes results from Fig. 11 and Fig. 13. An elongated, Rectangular coupon 30 is in the area of an end wall 24 of the elongated container between the outer wrapper 11 and the group of cigarette packs 10 positioned, namely "over the corner". The coupon 30 is arranged in a U-shape, specifically in half the height or in the middle of the end wall 24. A web 53 extends extends across the end wall 24, that is to say over side surfaces 18 two adjacent cigarette packs 10. Each leg 54, 55 is located in the area of a front 14 or back 15 of the front cigarette packs 10.

Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 12 und Fig. 14 ist ein Coupon 30 im Bereich einer Längsseite, also im Bereich einer (oberen) Seitenwand 22 der Außenumhüllung 11 innenseitig positioniert. Auch dieser Coupon 30 ist rechteckig, langgestreckt und U-förmig über die beiden Packungsreihen 12, 13 gefaltet. Ein Steg 56 erstreckt sich im Bereich der Seitenwand 22, also über die Bodenfläche oder Stirnfläche von benachbarten Zigarettenpackungen 10 der beiden Packungsreihen 12, 13 hinweggehend. Schenkel 57, 58 befinden sich im Bereich der nach außen weisenden Vorderseite 14 bzw. Rückseite 15 der betreffenden Zigarettenpackungen 10. Eine Besonderheit besteht darin, daß der Coupon 13 beim dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 12 und der Fig. 14 in einer Schrägstellung positioniert ist. Ränder des Coupons 30 sind unter einem (spitzen) Winkel zu den Begrenzungen bzw. Flächen der Zigarettenpackungen 10 angeordnet. Der Coupon befindet sich vorzugsweise in der Mitte der Seitenwand 22. In the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 12 and 14 there is a Coupon 30 in the area of one long side, i.e. in the area of one (Upper) side wall 22 of the outer casing 11 positioned on the inside. This coupon 30 is also rectangular, elongated and folded in a U shape over the two rows of packs 12, 13. A web 56 extends in the region of the side wall 22, that is over the bottom surface or front surface of neighboring cigarette packs 10 of the two pack series 12, 13 going away. Legs 57, 58 are in the area of the outward-pointing Front 14 or back 15 of the relevant cigarette packs 10. A peculiarity is that the coupon 13 in the embodiment of FIG. 12 and FIG. 14 is positioned in an inclined position. Coupon 30 edges are at an (acute) angle to the boundaries or areas the cigarette packs 10 arranged. The coupon is located preferably in the middle of the side wall 22.

Bezugszeichenliste:LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Zigarettenpackungcigarette pack
1111
Außenumhüllungouter wrapper
1212
Packungsreihepack row
1313
Packungsreihepack row
1414
Vorderseitefront
1515
Rückseiteback
1616
Schachtelteilbox part
1717
Deckelcover
1818
Seitenflächeside surface
1919
Zuschnittcut
2020
Vorderwandfront wall
2121
Rückwandrear wall
2222
SeitenwandSide wall
2323
SeitenwandSide wall
2424
Stirnwandbulkhead
2525
Stirnwandbulkhead
2626
Verbindungslappenconnecting tabs
2727
Bodenflächefloor area
2828
StirnwandlappenFront wall flap
2929
StirnwandlappenFront wall flap
3030
Couponcoupon
3131
Packungsstrangpack train
3232
Plattformplatform
3333
Schieberpusher
3434
Oberführungupper guide
3535
Unterführungunderpass
3636
Coupon-AggregatCoupon subassembly
3737
Coupon-MagazinCoupon Magazine
3838
Entnahmefördererremoval conveyor
3939
Gegenwalzebacking roll
4040
Coupon-SpenderCoupon dispenser
4141
Förderbandconveyor belt
4242
Förderbandconveyor belt
4343
Abschubstationpushing-off
4444
Couponstationcoupon station
4545
Einschubspaltslot gap
4646
Hubkopflifting head
4747
Schwenkarmswivel arm
4848
Betätigungsgetriebeactuating mechanism
4949
Gurtbelt
5050
Seitenführungcornering
5151
Seitenführungcornering
5252
Öffnungopening
5353
Stegweb
5454
Schenkelleg
5555
Schenkelleg
5656
Stegweb
5757
Schenkelleg
5858
Schenkelleg

Claims (11)

  1. Multipack having a group of cigarette packs (10) which is enclosed by an outer wrapper (11) made of paper, thin cardboard, film or some other packaging material, a separate blank which can be removed from the multipack and exhibits printing - a so-called coupon (30) - being arranged within the outer wrapper (11), characterized in that the group of cigarette packs (10) has two pack rows (12, 13), between which the coupon (30) is positioned, and in that the coupon (30) extends in the direction of the pack rows and over at least two cigarette packs located one beside the other.
  2. Multipack according to Claim 1, characterized in that the height of the coupon (30) is slightly smaller than the height of a cigarette pack (10).
  3. Multipack according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the coupon (30) is positioned approximately centrally between mutually facing front sides (14) or rear sides (15) of cigarette packs (10) of the adjacent pack rows (12, 13).
  4. Multipack according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the coupon (30) extends over the front sides (14) or rear sides (15) of three cigarette packs (10) located one beside the other.
  5. Method of producing multipacks from a group of cigarette packs (10) which is enclosed by an outer wrapper (11), it being the case that the group formed from the cigarette packs (10) can be moved transversely to a blank of the outer wrapper (11), with this blank being carried along in the process, such that the blank of the outer wrapper (11), in a first folding cycle, positions itself in a U-shaped manner around the group of cigarette packs (10), that a coupon (30) is provided on the group of cigarette packs (10) in a relative position corresponding to the finished multipack, and then the unit comprising cigarette packs (10) and coupon (30) is fed to the blank of the outer wrapper (11), that, in order to provide the coupon (30) between two pack rows (12, 13) located one above the other and formed by the cigarette packs (10), these pack rows are moved apart from one another to form a push-in gap (45), and that the coupon (30) is pushed into the push-in gap (45).
  6. Method according to Claim 5, characterized in that the push-in gap (45) is formed by virtue of a number of cigarette packs (10) of the top pack row (12) which corresponds at least to the size of the coupon (30) being raised, with the contact of the raised cigarette packs (10) within the pack row (12) being maintained in the process, and in that, once the coupon (30) has been pushed into the push-in gap (45), the raised cigarette packs (10) are moved back into the formation of the pack row (12).
  7. Method according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the cigarette packs (10) of the top pack row (12) are raised into an oblique position so as to form a push-in gap (45) which converges in the direction of the push-in side of the coupon (30).
  8. Apparatus for producing multipacks for a group of cigarette packs (10) which is enclosed by an outer wrapper (11), it being the case that a blank for the outer wrapper (11) is held ready in a vertical plane and a group of cigarette packs (10) which corresponds to the contents of the multipack can be moved transversely to the outer wrapper (11) such that the latter positions itself in a U-shaped manner around the group of cigarette packs (10), that a coupon subassembly (36) is provided for transferring individual coupons (30) to a continuous line (31) of packs, which comprises two pack rows (12, 13) arranged one above the other, that the coupon subassembly (36) has a coupon dispenser (40), which feeds individual coupons (30) to the pack rows (12, 13), and that a lifting head (46) is provided for raising at least one cigarette pack (10) of the top pack row (12) such that it is possible to form a laterally open push-in gap (45) in the region of the coupon subassembly (36) and a coupon (30) can be pushed into the push-in gap (45).
  9. Apparatus according to Claim 8, characterized in that the lifting head (46) is designed for raising a plurality of, in particular three, cigarette packs (10) located one beside the other.
  10. Apparatus according to Claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the coupon dispenser (40) feeds the coupons (30) to the pack rows (12, 13) in an obliquely downwardly directed conveying plane.
  11. Apparatus according to Claim 8 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the coupon subassembly (36) has a coupon magazine (37) for removing individual prefabricated coupons (30) and for transferring them to the coupon dispenser (40), which feeds the coupons (30), between top and bottom conveying belts (41, 42) which are inclined downwards in the conveying direction, to the group of cigarette packs (10).
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