EP1397965A1 - Injection of a medium in filter segments - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
- A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
- A24D3/02—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
- A24D3/0204—Preliminary operations before the filter rod forming process, e.g. crimping, blooming
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- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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- the invention relates to a method for producing Multi-segment filters of the tobacco processing industry, where filter segments are a group of filter segments be delivered.
- the invention further relates to a Module of a multi-segment filter machine of the tobacco processing industry Industry, being filter segments of a group of filter segments and a multi-segment filter machine the tobacco processing industry.
- multi-segment filters from different segments. These materials are, for example Cellulose acetate, paper, fleece, granules, separate elements, hollow cylinders or hollow chambers and Capsules and the like.
- Such multi-segment filters which in the context of this invention also the term "multiple filter” include, after forming groups of filter segments, for example in a strand process with wrapping material such as paper wrapped, and then in two, four or six times long Filter rods cut up for further processing.
- German patent application DE 101 55 292.0 a device for assembling groups of Filter segments for the production of multi-segment filters the tobacco processing industry in a strand process known, with at least 'per multi-segment filter two different types of filter segments are provided are and wherein the device in a plurality can be subdivided by independent functional units.
- the object of the present invention is filter segments for a multi-segment filter, which are easy to assemble and variable are producible, the equipment required very much should be kept low.
- the medium is transported during transport Filter rods or the filter segments, especially on a conveyor drum or functional drum.
- the ongoing operation for filter production not affected.
- Another advantageous embodiment consists in that a predetermined amount of the medium in the filter rods or filter segments is introduced.
- the filter segments will be dosed accordingly the requirements placed on them, whereby at the same time an efficient consumption of the medium is achieved.
- substances Activated carbon powder, vitamins, flavorings / aromas or Zeolites in the filter segments consisting for example made of cellulose acetate, polypropylene or paper.
- the medium is by means of an insertion device, preferably Spray mandrel, into the interior of the filter segment or the filter rods is inserted, there is a good one Distribution of the substance inside the filter segments.
- the insertion organ can be positioned precisely be, so that for example only a certain Area of a filter segment with the medium becomes. For example, this allows a hollow chamber of a filter segment can be provided with a substance.
- the medium be introduced by means of a preferably spray nozzle, from the outside to the inside of the filter segment or the filter rods introduced is so that only an edge region of the filter segment with the medium is provided.
- the covering of filter elements is not damaged and remains intact when the medium is axial parallel to the longitudinal direction of the filter segments or Filter rods is introduced.
- the medium is preferably divided into at least one Hollow chamber, preferably a multiple filter segment or multiple filter rods.
- the task is solved by means of a module of the type mentioned at the outset, as a result of which further training is that a device for introducing a medium is provided in the filter segments.
- a device for introducing a medium into Filter rods and a cutting device for cutting the filter rods are provided in filter segments.
- the facility is in a further training on a conveyor, in particular conveyor drum or Functional drum, trained.
- a holding element designed for the filter rods or filter segments, so that the filter rods or filter segments in front the injection of the medium.
- the device an insertion organ, preferably a spray nozzle or a spray mandrel, on.
- the introduction member with Pressure preferably by means of a compressed air pressure, lle or of a piston, can be acted upon, so that a good one Distribution of the introduced medium in the filter segment is achieved.
- a compressed air source additionally a good mixing and swirling of the Medium achieved.
- a metering device is advantageous provided for the medium so that a predetermined Amount of the medium is introduced into the filter segment.
- the object of the invention is achieved by Multi-segment filter machine of the tobacco processing industry Industry using one described above module according to the invention is equipped.
- Fig. 1 is a schematic front view Module 10 of a multi-segment filter machine shown. This module 10 is suitable for the production of the invention Filter segments with other filter segments other modules in the multi-segment filter machine processed into multi-segment filters.
- filter rods preferably from one particularly light material, such as B. cellulose acetate, from a filter magazine 11 by means of a removal drum 12 removed and subsequently by means of knife 13 several times cut into filter segments. Then the cut filter segments on a relay drum 14 staggered and to a cutting / sliding part 15 passed on the the cut filter segments cut and pushed again. Following the filter segments on the insertion / wobble drum 16 pass the cut filter segments to a functional drum 18 passes. On the functional drum 18 are the filter segments according to the invention provided at least one medium. After injecting one The filter segments become substance in the filter segments transferred to a transport drum 23. Via transport drums 21, 22 are additional filter segments from other modules of the multi-segment filter machine to the Hand over the transport drum 23. The filter segments are then spread on a transport drum 24.
- one particularly light material such as B. cellulose acetate
- FIGS. 4a to 4f are corresponding to the process steps A to F on the functional drum 18 (see Fig. 1) schematically in cross sections the individual steps shown. This applies in the same way to the 3a to 3f and FIGS. 4a to 4f further shown alternative procedures.
- FIG. 2a The transfer of a filter segment 1 is shown in FIG. 2a a cutting / sliding drum 16 to the functional drum 18 shown.
- the cutting / sliding drum 16 has in the receiving troughs via suction bores 17, by means of which the filter segments 1 on the cutting / sliding drum 16 are held.
- the functional drum 18 also has a side a stop 29 in the area of the deposited filter segment 1 has a bore 30. Laterally from the Receiving trough 28 or the 'filter segment 1 is one horizontally movable spray nozzle 2 arranged.
- the spray nozzle 2 has a channel 41 that goes into a nozzle head 42 opens.
- the diameter of the nozzle head 42 corresponds essentially to the diameter of the bore 30 of the stop 29.
- the fixing arm 4 is preferably pivotable formed on the functional drum 18. Also has the fixing arm 4 via a side stop 34, so that the filed filter segment 1 in an exact Position is held.
- the spray nozzle 2 is laterally connected to the filter segment 1 drove up and one in channel 41, exactly dosed amount of a medium 3 in the filter segment 1 blown in (Fig. 2 c).
- Substances are suitable as medium, such as. Zeolites, activated carbon, flavorings / aromas or vitamins.
- the spray nozzle 2 from the filter segment 1st moved away and in a further step the fixation the filter segment 1 solved (Fig. 2e).
- the filter segment 1 produced to the transport drum 23 passed Fig. 2f).
- FIGS. 3a to 3f analogous to the process sequences in FIGS. 2a to 2h shown, but with the difference that instead of a spray nozzle 2 (Fig. 2a to 2f) a spray mandrel 5 is used.
- the spray mandrel 5 has one Channel 43 and a needle tip 44 that is in the filter segment 1 is introduced parallel to the longitudinal axis. After intrusion the needle tip 44 in the filter segment 1 the medium is introduced into the interior of the filter segment 1.
- the spray mandrel 5 also has several needle tips or the needle tip 44 via further (lateral) outlet openings along the channel 44 has a uniform Distribution of the substance in filter segment 1 too to reach.
- a multiple filter segment 7 is shown in FIGS. 4a to 4f acted upon with a medium according to the invention.
- the Multiple filter segment 7 has outer plugs 71, between which a hollow chamber 72 is arranged.
- This Hollow chamber 72 of the multiple filter segment 7 is by means of of the spray mandrel 5 filled with a substance.
- the spray mandrel 5 is precisely with its needle tip 44 in the hollow chamber 72 positioned.
- hollow chambers of filter rods be filled in a medium.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Multisegmentfiltern der tabakverarbeitenden Industrie, wobei Filtersegmente einer Gruppe von Filtersegmenten zugestellt werden. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Modul einer Multisegmentfiltermaschine der tabakverarbeitenden Industrie, wobei Filtersegmente einer Gruppe von Filtersegmenten zustellbar sind sowie eine Multisegmentfiltermaschine der tabakverarbeitenden Industrie.The invention relates to a method for producing Multi-segment filters of the tobacco processing industry, where filter segments are a group of filter segments be delivered. The invention further relates to a Module of a multi-segment filter machine of the tobacco processing industry Industry, being filter segments of a group of filter segments and a multi-segment filter machine the tobacco processing industry.
In der Patentschrift DE-C-100 52 409 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Einbringen strömungsfähiger Medien in Rauchartikel offenbart. Diese Vorrichtung eignet sich allerdings nur für die Injektion von Medien in der Einzelverarbeitung für den Test- und Laborbetrieb. Hierbei wird ein Rauchartikel, insbesondere eine Zigarette, in einer Halteeinrichtung überführt und eingeschlossen, wobei die Halteeinrichtung um die Längsachse drehbar ausgebildet ist, so daß das Einbringen eines Mediums, z. B. Flavours oder Flavourflüssigkeit, unter Rotation der Zigarette erfolgt. Die offenbarte Vorrichtung läßt sich nur in der Einzelverarbeitung von Rauchartikeln einsetzen und ist nicht geeignet für die Herstellung von Rauchartikeln in der (Massen-)Produktion.In the patent DE-C-100 52 409 is a device for introducing flowable media into smoking articles disclosed. However, this device is suitable only for the injection of media in single processing for test and laboratory operation. in this connection becomes a smoking article, especially a cigarette, in transferred and enclosed in a holding device, the holding device being rotatable about the longitudinal axis is designed so that the introduction of a medium, for. B. flavors or flavor liquid, with rotation of the Cigarette is done. The disclosed device can be use only in the individual processing of smoking articles and is not suitable for the production of Smoking articles in (mass) production.
In der tabakverarbeitenden Industrie besteht allerdings der Wunsch, Multisegmentfilter herzustellen, die aus verschiedenen Segmenten bestehen, wie z. B. aus unterschiedlichen Materialien. Diese Materialien sind beispielsweise Zelluloseacetat, Papier, Vlies, Granulat, gesonderte Elemente, Hohlzylinder oder Hohlkammern und Kapseln und dergleichen. Derartige Multisegmentfilter, die im Rahmen dieser Erfindung auch den Begriff "Mehrfachfilter" umfassen, werden nach Ausbilden von Gruppen von Filtersegmenten beispielsweise in einem Strangverfahren mit Umhüllungsmaterial, wie beispielsweise Papier umhüllt, und dann in zwei-, vier- oder sechsfach lange Filterstäbe zerteilt, um weiterverarbeitet zu werden.However, there is in the tobacco processing industry the desire to manufacture multi-segment filters from different segments exist, such as B. from different Materials. These materials are, for example Cellulose acetate, paper, fleece, granules, separate elements, hollow cylinders or hollow chambers and Capsules and the like. Such multi-segment filters, which in the context of this invention also the term "multiple filter" include, after forming groups of filter segments, for example in a strand process with wrapping material such as paper wrapped, and then in two, four or six times long Filter rods cut up for further processing.
Aus der deutschen Patentanmeldung DE 101 55 292.0 ist eine Einrichtung zum Zusammenstellen von Gruppen von Filtersegmenten zur Herstellung von Multisegmentfiltern der tabakverarbeitenden Industrie in einem Strangverfahren bekannt, wobei je Multisegmentfilter wenigstens' zwei unterschiedliche Arten von Filtersegmenten vorgesehen sind und wobei die Einrichtung in einer Mehrzahl von selbständigen Funktionseinheiten unterteilbar ist. From German patent application DE 101 55 292.0 a device for assembling groups of Filter segments for the production of multi-segment filters the tobacco processing industry in a strand process known, with at least 'per multi-segment filter two different types of filter segments are provided are and wherein the device in a plurality can be subdivided by independent functional units.
Hierdurch ist eine große Variabilität bei der Multisegmentfilterherstellung möglich.This is a great variability in multi-segment filter production possible.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, Filtersegmente für einen Multisegmentfilter bereitzustellen, die auf einfache Weise variabel konfektionierbar und herstellbar sind, wobei der apparative Aufwand sehr gering gehalten werden soll.The object of the present invention is filter segments for a multi-segment filter, which are easy to assemble and variable are producible, the equipment required very much should be kept low.
Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst mittels des Verfahrens der eingangs genannten Art, daß dadurch weitergebildet ist, daß in die Filtersegmente vor ihrer Zustellung zur Gruppe von Filtersegmenten ein Medium eingebracht wird. Während der laufenden Produktion von Multisegmentfiltern wird eine Substanz in die Filtersegmente injiziert, die in einem nachfolgenden Schritt für die Zusammenstellung eines Multisegmentfilters verwendet werden. Durch die Zugabe von Stoffen werden die Filtersegmente mit bestimmten und gewünschten Eigenschaften ausgestattet, so daß die Filtersegmente leicht an die Anforderungen an einen herzustellenden Multisegmentfilter angepaßt werden können.This object is achieved using the method of type mentioned at the outset that this is further developed that in the filter segments before their delivery for Group of filter segments a medium is introduced. During the ongoing production of multi-segment filters a substance is injected into the filter segments that in a subsequent step for the compilation a multi-segment filter can be used. Through the The filter segments are determined with the addition of substances and desired properties, so that the filter segments easily meet the requirements a multisegment filter to be manufactured can be adapted can.
Eine alternative Lösung der Aufgabe besteht bei dem Verfahren der eingangs genannten Art darin, daß zunächst in Filterstäbe ein Medium eingebracht wird und in einem nachfolgenden Schritt die Filterstäbe in Filtersegmente geschnitten werden. Hierbei werden die Filterstäbe aus einem Magazin, z. B. eines Moduls entnommen und vor ihrer Aufteilung in mehrere Segmente mit einer Substanz versehen. Dies geschieht auch während der laufenden Produktion von Multisegmentfiltern.An alternative solution to the problem is with Process of the type mentioned in that initially a medium is introduced into filter rods and in one following step the filter rods in filter segments get cut. Here, the filter rods are made a magazine, e.g. B. taken from a module and before their division into several segments with one substance Mistake. This also happens during the running Production of multi-segment filters.
Insbesondere wird das Medium während des Transports der Filterstäbe oder der Filtersegmente, insbesondere auf einer Fördertrommel oder Funktionstrommel, eingebracht. Hierdurch wird der laufende Betrieb zur Filterherstellung nicht beeinträchtigt.In particular, the medium is transported during transport Filter rods or the filter segments, especially on a conveyor drum or functional drum. As a result, the ongoing operation for filter production not affected.
Um Substanzen gezielt in die Filtersegmente bzw. Filterstäbe einzubringen, werden vor Einbringung des Mediums die Filterstäbe oder Filtersegmente festgehalten bzw. fixiert. Dadurch wird ein Verrutschen der Filtersegmente oder -stäbe verhindert.To target substances into the filter segments or filter rods to be brought in before the Medium held the filter rods or filter segments or fixed. This will cause the filter segments to slip or bars prevented.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung besteht darin, daß eine vorbestimmte Menge des Mediums in die Filterstäbe oder Filtersegmente eingebracht wird. Durch eine genaue Dosierung werden die Filtersegmente entsprechend den an sie gestellten Anforderungen hergestellt, wodurch gleichzeitig ein rationeller Verbrauch des Mediums erreicht wird. Beispielsweise werden als Substanzen Aktivkohlepulver, Vitamine, Geschmacks-/Aromastoffe oder Zeolithe in die Filtersegmente, bestehend beispielsweise aus Zelluloseacetat, Polypropylen oder Papier eingebracht.Another advantageous embodiment consists in that a predetermined amount of the medium in the filter rods or filter segments is introduced. By a the filter segments will be dosed accordingly the requirements placed on them, whereby at the same time an efficient consumption of the medium is achieved. For example, as substances Activated carbon powder, vitamins, flavorings / aromas or Zeolites in the filter segments, consisting for example made of cellulose acetate, polypropylene or paper.
Wenn das Medium mittels eines Einbringorgans, vorzugsweise Sprühdorn, in das Innere des Filtersegments oder der Filterstäbe eingebracht wird, ergibt sich eine gute Verteilung der Substanz im Inneren der Filtersegmente. Darüber hinaus kann das Einbringorgan präzise positioniert werden, so daß beispielsweise nur ein bestimmter Bereich eines Filtersegments mit dem Medium beaufschlagt wird. Beispielsweise kann hierdurch eine Hohlkammer eines Filtersegments mit einer Substanz versehen werden.If the medium is by means of an insertion device, preferably Spray mandrel, into the interior of the filter segment or the filter rods is inserted, there is a good one Distribution of the substance inside the filter segments. In addition, the insertion organ can be positioned precisely be, so that for example only a certain Area of a filter segment with the medium becomes. For example, this allows a hollow chamber of a filter segment can be provided with a substance.
In einer alternativen Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, daß das Medium mittels eines Einbringorgans, vorzugsweise Sprühdüse, von außen in das Innere des Filtersegments oder der Filterstäbe eingebracht wird, so daß nur ein Randbereich des Filtersegments mit dem Medium versehen ist.In an alternative embodiment of the invention proposed that the medium be introduced by means of a preferably spray nozzle, from the outside to the inside of the filter segment or the filter rods introduced is so that only an edge region of the filter segment with the medium is provided.
Die Umhüllung von Filterelementen wird nicht beschädigt und bleibt unversehrt, wenn das Medium längsaxial parallel zur Längsrichtung der Filtersegmente oder Filterstäbe eingebracht wird.The covering of filter elements is not damaged and remains intact when the medium is axial parallel to the longitudinal direction of the filter segments or Filter rods is introduced.
Bevorzugterweise wird das Medium in wenigstens eine Hohlkammer, vorzugsweise eines Mehrfachfiltersegments oder Mehrfachfilterstabs, eingebracht.The medium is preferably divided into at least one Hollow chamber, preferably a multiple filter segment or multiple filter rods.
Außerdem wird die Aufgabe gelöst mittels eines Moduls der eingangs genannten Art, daß dadurch weitergebildet ist, daß eine Einrichtung zum Einbringen eines Mediums in die Filtersegmente vorgesehen ist.In addition, the task is solved by means of a module of the type mentioned at the outset, as a result of which further training is that a device for introducing a medium is provided in the filter segments.
Gemäß einer alternativen Lösung der Aufgabe mittels des Moduls der eingangs genannten Art wird vorgeschlagen, daß eine Einrichtung zum Einbringen von einem Medium in Filterstäbe und eine Schneidvorrichtung zum Schneiden der Filterstäbe in Filtersegmente vorgesehen ist.According to an alternative solution to the problem by means of Module of the type mentioned is proposed that a device for introducing a medium into Filter rods and a cutting device for cutting the filter rods are provided in filter segments.
Insbesondere ist in einer Weiterbildung die Einrichtung auf einem Fördermittel, insbesondere Fördertrommel oder Funktionstrommel, ausgebildet.In particular, the facility is in a further training on a conveyor, in particular conveyor drum or Functional drum, trained.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist ein Halteelement für die Filterstäbe oder Filtersegmente ausgebildet, so daß die Filterstäbe oder Filtersegmente vor der Injektion des Mediums festgehalten werden.According to a preferred embodiment is a holding element designed for the filter rods or filter segments, so that the filter rods or filter segments in front the injection of the medium.
Darüber hinaus weist bei einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung die Einrichtung ein Einbringorgan, vorzugsweise eine Sprühdüse oder einen Sprühdorn, auf.In addition, in one embodiment, the the present invention, the device an insertion organ, preferably a spray nozzle or a spray mandrel, on.
Von Vorteil ist es ferner, wenn das Einbringorgan mit Druck, vorzugsweise mittels einer Druckluftque,lle oder eines Kolbens, beaufschlagbar ist, so daß eine gute Verteilung des eingebrachten Mediums im Filtersegment erzielt wird. Bei Verwendung einer Druckluftquelle wird zusätzlich eine gute Vermischung und Verwirbelung des Mediums erzielt.It is also advantageous if the introduction member with Pressure, preferably by means of a compressed air pressure, lle or of a piston, can be acted upon, so that a good one Distribution of the introduced medium in the filter segment is achieved. When using a compressed air source additionally a good mixing and swirling of the Medium achieved.
Außerdem ist vorteilhafterweise eine Dosiereinrichtung für das Medium vorgesehen, so daß eine vorbestimmte Menge des Mediums in das Filtersegment eingebracht wird.In addition, a metering device is advantageous provided for the medium so that a predetermined Amount of the medium is introduced into the filter segment.
Ferner wird die Aufgabe der Erfindung gelöst durch eine Multisegmentfiltermaschine der tabakverarbeitenden Industrie, die mit einem voranstehend beschriebenen erfindungsgemäßen Modul ausgestattet ist.Furthermore, the object of the invention is achieved by Multi-segment filter machine of the tobacco processing industry Industry using one described above module according to the invention is equipped.
Die Erfindung wird nachstehend ohne Beschränkung des allgemeinen Erfindungsgedankens anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen exemplarisch beschrieben, auf die im übrigen bezüglich der Offenbarung aller im Text nicht näher erläuterten erfindungsgemäßen Einzelheiten ausdrücklich verwiesen wird. Es zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine Vorderansicht auf ein Modul einer Multisegmentfiltermaschine;
- Fig. 2a bis 2f
- schematisch den Verfahrensablauf der Injektion eines Filtersegments;
- Fig. 3a bis 3f
- schematisch den Verfahrensablauf einer Direkt-Injektion eines Filtersegments
- Fig. 4a bis 4f
- schematisch einen weiteren Verfahrensablauf einer Injektion einer Hohlkammer eines Filters.
- Fig. 1
- a front view of a module of a multi-segment filter machine;
- 2a to 2f
- schematically the process flow of the injection of a filter segment;
- 3a to 3f
- schematically the process flow of a direct injection of a filter segment
- 4a to 4f
- schematically a further process flow of an injection of a hollow chamber of a filter.
In den folgenden Figuren sind die gleichen oder entsprechenden Elemente mit den selben Bezugsziffern gekennzeichnet, so daß von einer erneuten Vorstellung jeweils abgesehen wird.The following figures are the same or corresponding Elements with the same reference numbers characterized, so that from a new idea is disregarded in each case.
In Fig. 1 ist in einer schematischen Vorderansicht ein
Modul 10 einer Multisegmentfiltermaschine dargestellt.
Dieses Modul 10 ist geeignet zur Herstellung von erfindungsgemäßen
Filtersegmenten, die mit weiteren Filtersegmenten
anderer Modulen in der Multisegmentfiltermaschine
zu Multisegmentfiltern weiterverarbeitet werden.In Fig. 1 is a schematic
Im Modul 10 werden Filterstäbe, vorzugsweise aus einem
besonders leichten Material, wie z. B. Zelluloseacetat,
aus einem Filtermagazin 11 mittels einer Entnahmetrommel
12 entnommen und nachfolgend mittels Messer 13 mehrfach
in Filtersegmente geschnitten. Anschließend werden die
geschnittenen Filtersegmente auf einer Staffeltrommel 14
gestaffelt und an eine Schneid-/Schiebetrtimmel 15
übergeben, auf der die geschnittenen Filtersegmente
nochmals geschnitten und geschoben werden. Nachfolgend
werden die Filtersegmente an die Einlege-/Taumeltrommel
16 übergeben, die die geschnittenen Filtersegmente an
eine Funktionstrommel 18 übergibt. Auf der Funktionstrommel
18 werden erfindungsgemäß die Filtersegmente mit
wenigstens einem Medium versehen. Nach Injektion einer
Substanz in die Filtersegmente werden die Filtersegmente
an eine Transporttrommel 23 übergeben. Über Transporttrommeln
21, 22 werden zusätzlich Filtersegmente von
anderen Modulen der Multisegmentfiltermaschine an die
Transporttrommel 23 übergeben. Die Filtersegmente werden
anschließend auf einer Transporttrommel 24 zugespreizt.In the
In einer hier nicht dargestellten Ausführungsform ist es vorgesehen, daß nach der Entnahme der Filterstäbe, zunächst eine Injektion eines Mediums in die Filterstäbe erfolgt und in nachfolgenden Schritten die Filterstäbe in Filtersegmente geschnitten werden, so daß die hergestellten Filtersegmente, mit einer Substanz versehen, zur Herstellung von Multisegmentfiltern verwendet werden.In an embodiment not shown here, it is provided that after removing the filter rods, first an injection of a medium into the filter rods and the filter rods in subsequent steps be cut into filter segments so that the manufactured Filter segments, provided with a substance, used to manufacture multi-segment filters become.
In den Fig. 2a bis 2f sind entsprechend den Verfahrensschritten A bis F auf der Funktionstrommel 18 (siehe Fig. 1) im Querschnitte die einzelnen Schritte schematisch dargestellt. Dies gilt in gleicher Weise für die in Fig. 3a bis 3f sowie Fig. 4a bis 4f gezeigten weiteren alternativen Verfahrensabläufe .2a to 2f are corresponding to the process steps A to F on the functional drum 18 (see Fig. 1) schematically in cross sections the individual steps shown. This applies in the same way to the 3a to 3f and FIGS. 4a to 4f further shown alternative procedures.
In Fig. 2a ist die Übergabe eines Filtersegments 1 von
einer Schneid-/Schiebetrommel 16 an die Funktionstrommel
18 dargestellt. Die Schneid-/Schiebetrommel 16 verfügt
in den Aufnahmemulden über Saugbohrungen 17, mittels
denen die Filtersegmente 1 auf der Schneid-/Schiebetrommel
16 gehalten werden. Bei der Übergabe der Filtersegmente
1 wird das Vakuum in der entsprechenden Saugbohrung
17 abgeschaltet, so daß das Filtersegment 1 an eine
Aufnahmemulde 28 der Funktionstrommel 18 übergeben wird.The transfer of a
Die Funktionstrommel 18 verfügt ferner seitlich über
einen Anschlag 29, der im Bereich des abgelegten Filtersegments
1 eine Bohrung 30 aufweist. Seitlich von der
Aufnahmemulde 28 bzw. dem' Filtersegment 1 ist eine
horizontal bewegbare Sprühdüse 2 angeordnet. Die Sprühdüse
2 verfügt über einen Kanal 41, der in einen Düsenkopf
42 mündet. Der Durchmesser des Düsenkopfs 42
entspricht im wesentlichen dem Durchmesser der Bohrung
30 des Anschlages 29.The
Nach Einlegen wird das Filtersegment 1 mittels eines
Fixierarms 4 in der Aufnahmemulde 28 fest umschlossen
(Fig. 2b). Der Fixierarm 4 ist vorzugsweise schwenkbar
an der Funktionstrommel 18 ausgebildet. Ferner verfügt
der Fixierarm 4 über einen seitlichen Anschlag 34, so
daß das abgelegte Filtersegment 1 in einer exakten
Position festgehalten wird.After inserting the
Während oder nach der Fixierung des Filtersegments 1
wird die Sprühdüse 2 seitlich an das Filtersegment 1
herangefahren und eine im Kanal 41 eingebrachte, genau
dosierte Menge eines Mediums 3 in das Filtersegment 1
eingeblasen (Fig. 2 c). Als Medium eignen sich Substanzen,
wie z.B. Zeolithe, Aktivkohle, Geschmacks-/Aromastoffe
oder Vitamine. In einem nachfolgenden Schritt
(Fig. 2d) wird die Sprühdüse 2 vom Filtersegment 1
weggefahren und in einem weiteren Schritt die Fixierung
des Filtersegments 1 gelöst (Fig. 2e). Nachfolgend wird
das hergestellte Filtersegment 1 an die Transporttrommel
23 übergeben (Fig. 2f).During or after fixing the
In den Figuren 3a bis 3f sind die Verfahrensabläufe
analog zu den Verfahrensabläufen in den Fig. 2a bis 2h
dargestellt, allerdings mit dem Unterschied, daß anstelle
einer Sprühdüse 2 (Fig. 2a bis 2f) ein Sprühdorn
5 verwendet wird. Der Sprühdorn 5 verfügt über einen
Kanal 43 und eine Nadelspitze 44, die in das Filtersegment
1 längsaxialparallel eingeführt wird. Nach Eindringen
der Nadelspitze 44 in das Filtersegment 1 wird
das Medium in das Innere des Filtersegments 1 eingebracht.
Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es vorstellbar, daß
der Sprühdorn 5 auch mehrere Nadelspitzen verfügt oder
die Nadelspitze 44 über weitere (seitliche) Austrittsöffnungen
entlang des Kanals 44 verfügt, um eine gleichmäßige
Verteilung der Substanz im Filtersegment 1 zu
erreichen.The process sequences are shown in FIGS. 3a to 3f
analogous to the process sequences in FIGS. 2a to 2h
shown, but with the difference that instead of
a spray nozzle 2 (Fig. 2a to 2f) a
In den Fig. 4a bis 4f wird ein Mehrfach-Filtersegment 7
mit einem Medium erfindungsgemäß beaufschlagt. Das
Mehrfach-Filtersegment 7 verfügt über äußere Stöpsel 71,
zwischen den eine Hohlkammer 72 angeordnet ist. Diese
Hohlkammer 72 des Mehrfach-Filtersegments 7 wird mittels
des Sprühdorns 5 mit einer Substanz befüllt. Der Sprühdorn
5 wird hierbei exakt mit seiner Nadelspitze 44 in
der Hohlkammer 72 positioniert. Alternativ können in
analoger Weise auch Hohlkammern von Filterstäben mit
einem Medium befüllt werden.A
In einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung werden von beiden Seiten in die Filtersegmente Substanzen eingebracht. In a further development of the invention, both Pages inserted into the filter segments substances.
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- Filtersegmentfilter segment
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- Sprühdüsespray nozzle
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- Mediummedium
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- FixarmFixarm
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- SprühdornSprühdorn
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- Mehrfach-FiltersegmentMultiple filter segment
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- Modulmodule
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- Filtermagazinfilter Magazine
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- Entnahmetrommelnremoval drums
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- Messerknife
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- Staffeltrommelstaggering drum
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- Schneid-/SchiebetrommelCutting / pushing drum
- 1616
- Einlege-/TaumeltrommelInsert / tumbling
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- Saugbohrungsuction bore
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- Funktionstrommeloperating drum
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- Transporttrommeltransport drum
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- Transporttrommeltransport drum
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- Transporttrommeltransport drum
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- Transporttrommeltransport drum
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- Aufnahmemuldereceiving trough
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- Anschlagattack
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- Bohrungdrilling
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- Kanalchannel
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