EP1374705A1 - Appareil pour auto-fabrication des cigarettes - Google Patents

Appareil pour auto-fabrication des cigarettes Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1374705A1
EP1374705A1 EP02013545A EP02013545A EP1374705A1 EP 1374705 A1 EP1374705 A1 EP 1374705A1 EP 02013545 A EP02013545 A EP 02013545A EP 02013545 A EP02013545 A EP 02013545A EP 1374705 A1 EP1374705 A1 EP 1374705A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
cigarette paper
paper tube
outer sleeve
tobacco
funnel
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP02013545A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Inventor
Heinrich W. Ruppert
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
John Player and Sons Ltd
Original Assignee
John Player and Sons Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by John Player and Sons Ltd filed Critical John Player and Sons Ltd
Priority to EP02013545A priority Critical patent/EP1374705A1/fr
Publication of EP1374705A1 publication Critical patent/EP1374705A1/fr
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24C—MACHINES FOR MAKING CIGARS OR CIGARETTES
    • A24C5/00—Making cigarettes; Making tipping materials for, or attaching filters or mouthpieces to, cigars or cigarettes
    • A24C5/40—Hand-driven apparatus for making cigarettes
    • A24C5/42—Pocket cigarette-fillers

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an apparatus for the self-production of cigarettes.
  • Another method involves the filling of empty cigarette paper tubes with tobacco using various devices or apparatus, for example as described in DE 34 27 480.
  • These devices typically comprise an elongate pressing chamber which is defined by a semi-circular wall and an opposite semi-circular surface of a movable pressing member.
  • the pressing chamber is closed by the pressing member after having been charged with tobacco.
  • At one end of the pressing chamber is a funnel over the end of which an empty tubular cigarette wrapper is mounted.
  • a plunger is provided at the other end of the chamber by means of which the tobacco can be transferred from the pressing chamber into the cigarette wrapper.
  • Such devices are satisfactory in that they provide a cigarette which is similar in many respects to a factory made cigarette. However, they are bulky and can be slow to use.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for the self-production of cigarettes which is easily portable and which is simple to use.
  • an apparatus for the self-production of a cigarette using a pre-fabricated cigarette paper tube and loose fine-cut tobacco characterised in that it comprises an outer sleeve to accommodate and to support a cigarette paper tube over at least a portion of its length, and a funnel which cooperates with the outer sleeve and acts to funnel loose tobacco placed within it into a cigarette paper tube inserted into the sleeve.
  • loose tobacco placed within the funnel can be shaken into the cigarette paper tube by the administration of a series of jolts or raps to a lower end of the cigarette paper tube protruding from or level with a lower end of the outer sleeve.
  • Such jolts or raps can be administered by gently tapping the cigarette paper tube on a hard surface such as a table top.
  • the tobacco is not only shaken into the cigarette paper tube from the funnel but also compacted in the tube by being knocked down the tube. This ensures that the tobacco is evenly distributed throughout the cigarette paper tube and reduces the likelihood of pockets which are substantially void of tobacco being formed.
  • the user should preferably employ cigarette paper tubes with an integral filter tip as this prevents tobacco falling out of the lower end of cigarette paper tube during use of the apparatus.
  • the funnel tapers to a short tube defining a diameter such that it can be inserted into the outer sleeve.
  • the short tube of the funnel can be inserted into one end of a cigarette paper tube for use with the apparatus to form an inner sleeve therefor.
  • the inner diameter of the short tube is between 5.5 mm and 7 mm inclusive.
  • the volume of the funnel is commensurate with the volume of loose, uncompacted tobacco required to fill a conventional cigarette paper tube.
  • the outer sleeve has a length which is at least as long as the length of a conventional cigarette paper tube.
  • the outer sleeve defines one or more openings through which an end of a cigarette paper tube inserted therein can be gripped for retention within the outer sleeve.
  • the opening or openings in the outer sleeve are sufficiently close to one end of the sleeve to enable the cigarette paper tube to be gripped around the short tube of the funnel when inserted into the one end of the cigarette paper tube.
  • the outer sleeve comprises a flexible material in order that an end of a cigarette paper tube inserted therein can be gripped by flexing the outer sleeve into contact with the cigarette paper tube.
  • a pusher means is provided for pushing tobacco down the funnel and into a cigarette paper tube located within the outer sleeve.
  • the pusher means comprises a cylindrical portion of similar cross-sectional proportions to that of the cigarette paper tube in order that after the cigarette paper tube has been filled and before it is removed from the apparatus, the tobacco at the upper open end of the cigarette paper tube can be tamped down so that no tobacco protrudes from the open end.
  • the cylindrical portion of the pusher means has a diameter which is between 4 mm and 5 mm.
  • knife means are provided to enable the tip of an open end of a filled cigarette paper tube to be trimmed off.
  • apparatus 1 as shown in the drawings comprises an outer sleeve 2, a funnel 3 and a pusher means 4.
  • the outer sleeve 2 comprises a cylindrical receptacle that has an internal diameter commensurate with that of a conventional cigarette in order that a prefabricated cigarette paper tube 5 can be readily inserted therein.
  • the sleeve 2 supports the tube 5 over at least the majority of its length so that with its open end 6 pushed into the sleeve 2 only a small length of its other end 7, which in this example is closed by a filter tip, protrudes from the sleeve 2, as shown in the drawings.
  • the sleeve 2 is the same length as or slightly longer than the cigarette paper sleeve 5.
  • the funnel 3 comprises a tapering body 8 which terminates in a short tube 9 that has a diameter such that it can be inserted into the outer sleeve 2.
  • the short tube 9 is dimensioned such that it can be inserted into the end 6 of a cigarette paper tube 5 inserted into the sleeve 2.
  • the short tube 9 thereby forms a short inner sleeve with respect to the cigarette paper tube 5.
  • the outer sleeve 2 is made of a rigid material, for example metal or rigid plastic, then it should define one or more finger openings 10 at one end through which the open end 6 of a cigarette paper tube inserted therein can be gripped for retention within the sleeve.
  • the opening or openings 10 are located sufficiently close to one end of the sleeve to enable the cigarette paper tube to be gripped around the inner sleeve formed by the short tube 9 of the funnel 3. In this way, the outer sleeve 2, the funnel 3 and a cigarette paper tube 5 inserted into the sleeve 2 can all be held in position by one hand. This leaves the other hand of the user free to fill the funnel 3 with tobacco 11, as is explained below.
  • the openings 10 can be dispensed with as the end 6 of the cigarette paper tube 6 inserted therein can be gripped around the inner sleeve 9 by simply flexing the sleeve 2 into contact with the cigarette paper tube 6.
  • the pusher means 4 is also provided to enable the user to push the tobacco 11 down the funnel 3.
  • the pusher means 4 comprises at least a cylindrical end portion 12 of similar cross-sectional proportions to that of the cigarette paper tube 5 in order that after the cigarette paper tube has been filled and before it is removed from the sleeve 2, the tobacco at the open end 6 can be tamped down so that no tobacco protrudes therefrom.
  • the cylindrical end portion 12 of the pusher means 4 has a diameter between 4 mm and 5 mm inclusive. This is just smaller than the inner diameter of the tube 9, which preferably made between 1.5 mm and 2 mm larger.
  • a user wishing to manufacture a cigarette will insert the open end 6 of a cigarette paper tube 5 into the outer sleeve 2 and then insert the short tube 9 of the funnel 3 into the end 6 of the tube 5 within the sleeve.
  • the apparatus can then be held in one hand with the cigarette paper tube 5 orientated substantially vertically by gripping the tube 5 at its end 6 around the inner sleeve formed by the tube 9 either through the openings 10 in the sleeve 2 or by flexing the sleeve 2 into contact with the tube 5.
  • a quantity of tobacco 11 can then be introduced into the funnel 3, the user utilizing his free hand to do this.
  • the volume of the funnel is commensurate with the volume of loose, uncompacted tobacco required to fill a conventional cigarette paper tube.
  • gentle tapping of the protruding filter tip end 7 of the tube 5 against a hard surface will now shake much of the tobacco 11 down the funnel 3 into the tube 5.
  • this process can be assisted by using the pusher means 4 to push the tobacco 11 into the tube 5 and to compact the tobacco 11, as aforesaid, particularly at the end 6 of the tube.
  • the cigarette paper tube 5 which now forms part of a smokable cigarette, can be removed from the sleeve 2 for use.
  • the pusher means 4 can be used to consolidate the tobacco 11 in the open end 6 of the cigarette paper tube 5, it is likely that the end 6 will have a ragged appearance which detracts from the fact that the cigarette is otherwise similar in appearance and smoking quality to a mass-produced factory cigarette. To remedy this, the open end 6 of the cigarette can be trimmed off.
  • a knife means 13 such as a guillotine or scissor arrangement, similar to a cigar cutter, can be provided as an accessory to trim off the top of the cigarette cleanly after manufacture.
  • pre-packaged quantities of tobacco that correspond to the amount required to fill a conventional cigarette will be supplied for use with the apparatus.
  • Such tobacco may be offered in pre-packaged pouches, bags or boxes to facilitate use of the apparatus and to ensure neither too much nor too little tobacco is used to charge the apparatus.
  • the cigarette paper tubes used with the apparatus will also vary with regard to the quantity of tobacco that they hold dependent upon their diameter and the overall length of the filter tip, the prepackaged quantities of tobacco can be tailored for use with different types of commercially available cigarette paper tubes.

Landscapes

  • Manufacturing Of Cigar And Cigarette Tobacco (AREA)
EP02013545A 2002-06-18 2002-06-18 Appareil pour auto-fabrication des cigarettes Withdrawn EP1374705A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP02013545A EP1374705A1 (fr) 2002-06-18 2002-06-18 Appareil pour auto-fabrication des cigarettes

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP02013545A EP1374705A1 (fr) 2002-06-18 2002-06-18 Appareil pour auto-fabrication des cigarettes

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1374705A1 true EP1374705A1 (fr) 2004-01-02

Family

ID=29716787

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP02013545A Withdrawn EP1374705A1 (fr) 2002-06-18 2002-06-18 Appareil pour auto-fabrication des cigarettes

Country Status (1)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1374705A1 (fr)

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7921856B2 (en) 2004-02-04 2011-04-12 Yuriy Sergeyevich Bilivitin Sleeve for a russian cigarette
US9814259B1 (en) 2017-01-25 2017-11-14 Banana Bros. LLC Compact system for preparing personal smokable products
CN107647474A (zh) * 2017-07-26 2018-02-02 青岛万祥如光机械技术研究有限公司 一种卷烟器
WO2018140635A1 (fr) * 2017-01-25 2018-08-02 Banana Bros, Llc Système compact de préparation de produits fumables personnels
US10647529B2 (en) 2018-04-04 2020-05-12 Pmg Cos. L.L.C. Packing device for consumable materials
US20220168987A1 (en) * 2020-12-01 2022-06-02 Sesh Technologies Manufacturing Inc. d/b/a STM Canna Automated paper cone shaping and arrangement machine
NL1044160B1 (nl) * 2021-09-20 2023-03-27 I Nvention B V Compact systeem voor het vullen van een huls met canabis of een dergelijk genotsmateriaal

Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR508548A (fr) * 1919-03-13 1920-10-14 Louis Germain Moule pour cigarettes
DE376267C (de) * 1923-05-25 Albin Perlich Zigarettenstopfapparat
US1905652A (en) * 1931-11-24 1933-04-25 Jean B Sabourin Cigarette making device
DE675455C (de) * 1937-07-24 1942-01-05 Albert Boerner Zigarettenstopfvorrichtung
US2425888A (en) 1945-01-22 1947-08-19 Arch R Matteson Cigarette maker
US2594747A (en) * 1948-12-29 1952-04-29 Laney George W Du Cigarette maker
GB2124882A (en) * 1982-07-23 1984-02-29 Filtrona Ltd Loading device for cigarette tubes
DE3427480A1 (de) 1984-07-25 1986-02-06 Helmut 8000 München Meinunger Stopfvorrichtung fuer zigarettenhuelsen
DE3914669A1 (de) 1989-05-03 1990-11-08 Max Liebich Vorrichtung und verfahren zur selbstverfertigung von zigaretten durch den verbraucher

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE376267C (de) * 1923-05-25 Albin Perlich Zigarettenstopfapparat
FR508548A (fr) * 1919-03-13 1920-10-14 Louis Germain Moule pour cigarettes
US1905652A (en) * 1931-11-24 1933-04-25 Jean B Sabourin Cigarette making device
DE675455C (de) * 1937-07-24 1942-01-05 Albert Boerner Zigarettenstopfvorrichtung
US2425888A (en) 1945-01-22 1947-08-19 Arch R Matteson Cigarette maker
US2594747A (en) * 1948-12-29 1952-04-29 Laney George W Du Cigarette maker
GB2124882A (en) * 1982-07-23 1984-02-29 Filtrona Ltd Loading device for cigarette tubes
DE3427480A1 (de) 1984-07-25 1986-02-06 Helmut 8000 München Meinunger Stopfvorrichtung fuer zigarettenhuelsen
DE3914669A1 (de) 1989-05-03 1990-11-08 Max Liebich Vorrichtung und verfahren zur selbstverfertigung von zigaretten durch den verbraucher

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7921856B2 (en) 2004-02-04 2011-04-12 Yuriy Sergeyevich Bilivitin Sleeve for a russian cigarette
US9814259B1 (en) 2017-01-25 2017-11-14 Banana Bros. LLC Compact system for preparing personal smokable products
WO2018140635A1 (fr) * 2017-01-25 2018-08-02 Banana Bros, Llc Système compact de préparation de produits fumables personnels
CN107647474A (zh) * 2017-07-26 2018-02-02 青岛万祥如光机械技术研究有限公司 一种卷烟器
US10647529B2 (en) 2018-04-04 2020-05-12 Pmg Cos. L.L.C. Packing device for consumable materials
US20220168987A1 (en) * 2020-12-01 2022-06-02 Sesh Technologies Manufacturing Inc. d/b/a STM Canna Automated paper cone shaping and arrangement machine
US11975505B2 (en) * 2020-12-01 2024-05-07 Sesh Technologies Manufacturing Inc. Automated paper cone shaping and arrangement machine
NL1044160B1 (nl) * 2021-09-20 2023-03-27 I Nvention B V Compact systeem voor het vullen van een huls met canabis of een dergelijk genotsmateriaal

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US7905235B2 (en) Cigarette rolling machine
JP5564513B2 (ja) 巻きたばこの製造方法および装置
DK167137B1 (da) Brugsfaerdigt system, ved hjaelp af hvilket forbrugeren selv kan fremstille cigaretter
EP0387040B1 (fr) Dispositif et procédé pour l'assemblage de cigarettes
US20140182604A1 (en) Device and method for manufacturing tobacco products
NO179061B (no) Röketobakk for egenfremstilling av en sigarett og anordning for fylling av en prefabrikert sigarettpapirhylse
AU2007200694B2 (en) Cigarette-making machine
US20170119043A1 (en) Apparatus for filling and packing pre-formed conical cigarette wrappers
DK158367B (da) Saet til fremstilling af cigaretter af brugeren selv, en fremgangsmaade til fremstilling af saettet og anvendelse af saettet
US3927681A (en) Apparatus for making cigarettes
AU2012227173B2 (en) Tabletop automatic cigarette-making machine
EP0283394B1 (fr) Machine à faire des cigarettes de forme compacte
US11957159B2 (en) System comprising a machine for preparing a smokable product from a portion capsule
EP3300615A2 (fr) Confectionneuse de cigarettes portative
EP1374705A1 (fr) Appareil pour auto-fabrication des cigarettes
WO2002056714A1 (fr) Procede et appareil de fabrication automatique de cigarettes
US2427884A (en) Cigarette making device
US1299050A (en) Cigarette-maker.
US20200375242A1 (en) Cigarette-rolling kit system and method
US11564410B2 (en) Apparatus for rolling or wrapping materials within an elongated wrapper, and associated accessories
US1296548A (en) Device for making and forming cigarettes.
GB2124882A (en) Loading device for cigarette tubes
US8567411B2 (en) System for self-assembly of cigarettes
US1905652A (en) Cigarette making device
US240336A (en) Portable cigarette-machine

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL LT LV MK RO SI

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20040625

AKX Designation fees paid

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20071010

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 20091229