EP1639907A1 - Device for transferring rod-like articles - Google Patents

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EP1639907A1
EP1639907A1 EP05090268A EP05090268A EP1639907A1 EP 1639907 A1 EP1639907 A1 EP 1639907A1 EP 05090268 A EP05090268 A EP 05090268A EP 05090268 A EP05090268 A EP 05090268A EP 1639907 A1 EP1639907 A1 EP 1639907A1
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Matthias Jahnke
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    • 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
    • A24C5/32—Separating, ordering, counting or examining cigarettes; Regulating the feeding of tobacco according to rod or cigarette condition
    • A24C5/322—Transporting cigarettes during manufacturing
    • A24C5/326—Transporting cigarettes during manufacturing with lateral transferring means
    • 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
    • A24D3/0275—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters for filters with special features
    • A24D3/0287—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters for filters with special features for composite filters

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  • the invention relates to a device for transferring rod-shaped articles, in particular filter rods, from a device for Queraxialen promotion of the article on a device for longitudinal axial promotion of the article or vice versa, wherein the transport directions of the devices extend transversely to each other, comprising a rotatably driven conveying means with at least one receptacle wherein each receptacle is adapted to receive at least one article from the device for transversely conveying the articles and delivering the or each article received to the longitudinal axial conveying device or vice versa.
  • the rod-shaped articles may e.g. Filter, filter segments or segment groups and cigarettes or the like.
  • the generic device is used.
  • each filter usually consists of one or more components, the so-called segments, which are surrounded by wrapping material.
  • filters have a different length and / or a different diameter.
  • filters have often consisted of a single component.
  • the filter is usually formed of several components. This results in different filter lengths, which are usually in a range of about 21 to 27 mm. Other lengths are also standard. Furthermore, it can also lead to changes in diameter.
  • Filter or the filter material or the filter segments are prepared in single or multiple use length or segment groups of different lengths and transported transversely in the direction of the generic device. By means of the latter device, the articles are converted to the device for longitudinal axial promotion, the actual stranding machine. On the stranding machine, the individual or group-wise assembled filter segments are surrounded with wrapping paper and cut into the final filter.
  • a filter length or the length of the filter segments or segment groups is also referred to as format.
  • a format change is necessary. That is, the production must be switched from a first length to a second length other than the first length in order to achieve optimum utilization of the productivity of the device as well as the upstream and downstream devices.
  • this change makes a change in the diameter of the conveyor or a change in the described by rotating rotating recordings necessary to optimally adapt the device to the respective desired cut length of the filter. In today's devices, this requires the replacement of the entire conveyor.
  • Each format has its own separate funding, which must be exchanged at machine standstill. The format change leads to considerable installation effort, which leads as well as the machine downtime at increased costs.
  • This object is achieved by a device having the features mentioned in that the formed by the or each recording run L is variable. This makes it possible in a simple manner to adapt the funding to the respective format to be processed. Within a certain range is the Device suitable for transferring different formats. In other words, covers a single funding from the usual formats, so that a constant exchange of funds can be avoided. This saves installation effort and thus costs.
  • the or each receptacle for changing the running circle L is radially adjustable.
  • radially adjustable means in addition to the actual radially directed movement also pivoting, tilting, rocking or other movements that result in a radial adjustment of the running circle L.
  • a plurality of receptacles are distributed uniformly over the circumference of the conveying means, wherein all receptacles are designed to be radially adjustable during operation of the device.
  • the devices shown are used for transferring rod-shaped articles from a device for the cross-axial promotion of the article on a device for longitudinal axial promotion of the article.
  • the devices may equally be adapted and used for transfer from a longitudinal axial conveying device to a transverse axial conveying device.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of a device 10 for transferring rod-shaped articles.
  • the device 10 is typically between a device (not shown) for transversely conveying the articles, for example a device for assembling groups of filter segments for the production of multi-segment filters, and a device (also not shown) for the longitudinal axial conveying of the articles, for example a strand-forming device, arranged.
  • the device 10 essentially comprises a conveying means 11, which has at least one, but preferably a plurality of receptacles 12.
  • the receptacles 12 are used to remove at least one article from the device for Queraxialen promotion and delivery of the or each recorded article to the device for longitudinal axial promotion.
  • the conveyor 11 is driven to rotate about an axis 13.
  • Several, preferably twelve receptacles 12 are distributed uniformly over the circumference of the conveyor 11, wherein all receptacles 12 are synchronously radially adjustable during operation of the device 10.
  • Each receptacle 12 is pivotally mounted on the conveyor 11, so that format holder 14, which are associated with each receptacle 12, preferably in each Position, but in particular at the time of taking up the articles and submitting the articles, in parallel to the articles. This is usually the horizontal position.
  • the format holder 14 are adapted to the respective format to be transferred, in particular as regards the length and the diameter of the article.
  • the format holder 14 may be formed to receive a single article, but also to receive a plurality of parallel juxtaposed articles.
  • the receptacles 12 are designed to be variable. The adjustment to different diameters can be done manually or automatically.
  • the or each receptacle 12 is designed to change the running circle L radially adjustable. The radial adjustment can be achieved by linear and / or circular or arcuate and / or pivoting, rocking or otherwise known and usual movement arrangements.
  • the conveyor 11 has two discs 15 and 16, which are positioned centrally on the common axis 13.
  • the preferably integrally formed axis 13 is formed offset in parallel, that is, that it has two sections 13.1 and 13.2, which are arranged offset to one another.
  • the sections 13.1 and 13.2 or the axes of rotation 17 and 18 of the sections 13.1 and 13.2 are parallel to each other.
  • the outer disc 15, which is arranged at the free end 23 of the axis 13, more precisely of the portion 13.1, in the described embodiment, thus facing the device for longitudinal axial promotion, is disposed on the portion 13.1 and rotated about the rotation axis 17.
  • the inner disc 16th is arranged on the section 13.2 and rotates about the axis of rotation 18.
  • the discs 15, 16 are arranged parallel and axially offset from one another. Both discs 15, 16 are coupled to each other via hinge elements 19 and thereby in operative connection, such that they rotate at the same speed about the axes of rotation 17, 18.
  • the receptacles 12 are assigned to the front disk 15. More specifically, the receptacles are arranged at free ends 20 of the hinge elements 19 which protrude from the disc 15.
  • the discs 15, 16 have the same diameter in the embodiment shown. However, the diameters can also be different.
  • Each disk 15, 16 has adjusting elements 21.
  • the adjusting elements 21 are arranged in the region of the circumference of the respective disk 15 or 16.
  • the number of actuators 21 per disc 15, 16 preferably corresponds to the number of receptacles 12.
  • the actuators 21 are segmented, i. that each actuator 21 is formed separately from the adjacent actuator 21.
  • Each receptacle 12 is associated with a pair of control elements.
  • the pair of control elements is formed from an actuating element 21 of the disk 15 and a corresponding actuating element 21 of the disk 16.
  • the adjusting elements 21 of a pair of adjusting elements are arranged one behind the other in front view.
  • the connection between the discs 15, 16 or between the adjusting elements 21 of each pair of adjusting elements is made by the hinge elements 19, which are the same as the axis 13 offset parallel or formed angled.
  • the hinge elements 19 are mounted in the adjusting elements 21, so that the arranged on the hinge elements 19 receptacles 12 despite rotation of the discs 15, 16 are always in the same position with respect to the orientation to the articles.
  • the adjusting elements 21 are arranged in recesses 22 of the discs 15, 16.
  • the conveyor 11 or more precisely the discs 15, 16 are driven in rotation by means of a drive 24.
  • the drive 24 is connected via a toothed belt 25 or other common Ubertragungs institute in operative connection with one of the discs 15, 16, preferably the inner disc 16.
  • the rotation of the disc 16 on the disc 15 is transferable. Both discs 15, 16 rotate at the same speed.
  • an additional movement can be superimposed on the rotational movement of the disks 15, 16.
  • the addition gear 26 is connected to an actuator 27 in operative connection and driven by this.
  • the operative connection between the actuator 27 and the addition gear 26 is made by a toothed belt 28 or other common transmission elements.
  • the addition gear 26 essentially comprises two planetary gear 29, 30, which are connected in parallel. Both planetary gear 29, 30 have a ring gear 31, 32, a set of planetary gears 33, 34 and a sun gear 35, 36.
  • Each set planetary gears 33, 34 comprises a plurality of planetary gears, wherein in the embodiment shown two planetary gears are provided.
  • a planetary gear of the set 33 is connected to a planetary gear of the set 34 via an axis 37.
  • the driven by the actuator 27 sun gear 35 is centrally positioned or mounted on the axis 13.
  • the sun gear 36 is rotatably mounted on the axis 13.
  • the planetary gears 33 associated ring gear 31 is an integral part of the disc 16.
  • the ring gear 32 is also formed as a thumbwheel 38.
  • the conveyor 11 is associated with at least one thumbwheel. Preferably, however, each disc 15, 16 on a thumbwheel.
  • the disk 15 is associated with the thumbwheel 39.
  • the disk 16 is associated with the thumbwheel 38.
  • Both adjusting wheels 38, 39 each have a plan curve 40, 41. Plankurven 40, 41 extend, starting from the axis 13 spirally outwards to the periphery of the discs 15, 16.
  • the pins 42 of all control elements 21 are in the plan curves 40, 41, which can also be referred to as cams or control curves out.
  • the pins 42 of the adjusting elements 21, which are associated with the disc 16, are the Plankurve 40 associated with the setting wheel 38.
  • the pins 42 of the adjusting elements 21, which are associated with the disc 15, the plan curve 41 of the setting wheel 39 are assigned.
  • the adjusting wheels 38, 39 are verkuppelt each other by means of suitable coupling elements, preferably Schmidt couplings 43, for carrying out a synchronous movement.
  • suitable coupling elements preferably Schmidt couplings 43
  • Other known types of couplings, such as Oldham couplings or drive shafts or other conventional coupling elements are also used.
  • the mode of operation of the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2 as well as the embodiment of FIG. 3, which differs from the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2 only by the height adjustment which will be described below, is as follows:
  • the conveying means 11 or discs 15, 16 rotate at the same speed and at one pick-up point remove the article (s) from a first device and deliver it at a delivery point to a second device.
  • the rotation of the discs 15, 16 is superimposed on a further movement in order to adapt the conveyor 11 to the new format.
  • the actuator 27 is actuated.
  • the rotation of the sun gear 35 is transmitted via the planetary gear sets 33, 34 to the ring gear 32 and the setting wheel 38 and through the clutch 43 to the setting wheel 39.
  • the rotation of the adjusting wheels 38, 39 then causes the radial adjustment of the adjusting elements 21, because by the rotating adjusting wheels 38, 39 and thereby changing plan curves 40, 41, the positions of the pins 42 with respect to the axis change Depending on the direction of rotation of the actuator 27, the arranged on the adjusting elements 21 receptacles 12 move radially outward inside, so that the running circle L is thus increased or decreased.
  • each wheel 15, 16 is associated with a setting wheel 44, 45.
  • the disk 16 is associated with the thumbwheel 44.
  • the disc 15 is associated with the setting wheel 45.
  • the thumbwheel 44 is an integral part of the ring gear 32.
  • the thumbwheel 44 is further assigned a bevel gear 46.
  • the thumbwheel 45 is connected via suitable couplings 47 corresponding to the couplings 43, with the thumbwheel 44.
  • the thumbwheel 45 is also assigned a bevel gear 48.
  • each actuator 21 has a spindle 49.
  • Each of the spindles 49 is aligned radially to the axis 13 and provided with a bevel gear 50 for producing the operative connection with one of the two adjusting wheels 44, 45.
  • the bevel gears 50 with the bevel gears 46 and 48, respectively.
  • the spindles 49 run in threaded guides S1, which has each actuator 21.
  • the actuator 27 For superposition of the adjusting movement of the actuator 27 is actuated.
  • the rotation of the sun gear 35 is transmitted via the planetary gearsets 33, 34 to the ring gear 32 and the thumbwheel 44 and through the clutch 47 to the thumbwheel 45.
  • the rotation of the adjusting wheels 44, 45 then causes the radial adjustment of the adjusting elements 21.
  • the adjusting elements 21 run with their threaded guides 51 quasi on the spindles 49 depending on the direction of rotation of the adjusting wheels 44, 45 up and down or radially outward or inward. Accordingly, the receptacles 12 move in the radial direction to change the diameter of the running circle L.
  • the entire unit of conveyor 11, adder 26 and clutch (s) 43 and 47 is disposed on a frame 52 and guided on or in linear guides 53.
  • an actuator 54 the entire unit is designed to be height adjustable. The height adjustment is used to compensate for the change in diameter of the conveyor 11 and to compensate for the radial displacement of the receptacles 12.
  • the actuator 27 and the actuator 54 are formed as a single actuator. For height adjustment, the common actuator is still in operative connection with a gear arrangement 55. The same applies to the embodiment according to Figure 4.
  • the actuators 27 and 54 are formed separately from each other.
  • the actuator 54 drives therein a spindle 56, which leads to adjust the height position of the unit along the linear guides 53.
  • the change of the running circle L is achieved in the embodiment according to the figures 6 and 7 by a pinion arrangement.
  • the conveyor 11 is at least one Assigned adjusting wheel.
  • each wheel 15, 16 is associated with a setting wheel 57, 58, wherein the setting wheel 57 of the disc 16 and the setting wheel 58 of the disc 15 is associated.
  • the adjusting wheels 57, 58 have a groove 59 which is formed steistslos.
  • the adjusting wheels 57, 58 are in the operation of a rack according to and in the axial direction of the axis 13 movable. In other words, replace the adjusting wheels 57, 58 in a number of twelve shots 12 twelve racks.
  • the setting wheel 57 is for this purpose with a driver element 60 in conjunction, which is arranged on a sleeve 61.
  • the sleeve 61 is arranged on a spindle 62 which is rotatable but in the axial direction but stationary in the region of the axis 13, preferably in a recess 63 of the axis 13 is arranged in its longitudinal extent.
  • a bevel gear 65 is arranged, which is in engagement with a bevel gear 66 of a further spindle 67.
  • the spindle 67 is rotatably driven by means of the actuator 27, which is also the actuator 54 for height adjustment at the same time.
  • the setting wheel 58 is connected via a coupling 68 which corresponds to the clutch 43 of the embodiment described above, in operative connection with the setting wheel 57, so that the axial movement of the setting wheel 58 can be transferred to the setting wheel 57.
  • Each actuator 21 is associated with a pinion 69 having a groove 70 which corresponds to the groove 59 of the adjusting wheels 57, 58.
  • the adjusting elements 21 also have a groove 71.
  • the pinions 69 thus serve to produce an operative connection between the adjusting wheels 57, 58, on the one hand, and the adjusting elements 21, on the other hand.
  • the device 10 according to FIGS. 6 and 7 functions in principle as follows:
  • the axial movement of the adjusting elements 21 leads for changing the position of the receptacles 12, which describe the running circle L. Adjusted to the change of the running circle L, the height of the unit of conveying means 11, adjusting wheels 57, 58 and coupling (s) 68 is adapted by the spindle 67.
  • the device 10 may be associated with a control, such that an adjustment of the device 10, so in particular a radial adjustment of the receptacles 12 and an adjustment of the height of the entire unit by means of "push of a button" automatically coordinated feasible.
  • the drive 24 and the actuators 27 and 54 are connected to the controller.

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The filter feeding machine (10) may be used e.g. in the manufacture of cigarettes. There is a feeding system (11) with a number of pickup elements (12) performing an orbiting motion. Each pickup element has a format holder (14). A rotating shaft (13) has cranked portions (13.1,13.2) with links (19) to a driven disk (16). A motor (24) with a belt drive (25) is used.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Übergabe stabförmiger Artikel, insbesondere Filterstäbe, von einer Vorrichtung zur queraxialen Förderung der Artikel auf eine Vorrichtung zur längsaxialen Förderung der Artikel oder umgekehrt, wobei die Transportrichtungen der Vorrichtungen quer zueinander verlaufen, umfassend ein rotierend antreibbares Fördermittel mit mindestens einer Aufnahme, wobei jede Aufnahme zur Abnahme mindestens eines Artikels von der Vorrichtung zur queraxialen Förderung der Artikel und Abgabe des oder jedes aufgenommenen Artikels auf die Vorrichtung zur längsaxialen Förderung oder umgekehrt ausgebildet ist.The invention relates to a device for transferring rod-shaped articles, in particular filter rods, from a device for Queraxialen promotion of the article on a device for longitudinal axial promotion of the article or vice versa, wherein the transport directions of the devices extend transversely to each other, comprising a rotatably driven conveying means with at least one receptacle wherein each receptacle is adapted to receive at least one article from the device for transversely conveying the articles and delivering the or each article received to the longitudinal axial conveying device or vice versa.

Derartige Vorrichtung kommen insbesondere in der tabakverarbeitenden Industrie zum Einsatz. Die stabförmigen Artikel können z.B. Filter, Filtersegmente oder Segmentgruppen sowie Zigaretten oder dergleichen sein. Bei der Bearbeitung bzw. Herstellung solcher Artikel ist es aufgrund von winklig angeordneten Maschinen und Vorrichtungen erforderlich, die Artikel von einer queraxialen Förderung auf eine längsaxiale Förderung oder umgekehrt umzusetzen. Hierzu dient die gattungsgemäße Vorrichtung.Such devices are used in particular in the tobacco processing industry. The rod-shaped articles may e.g. Filter, filter segments or segment groups and cigarettes or the like. In the manufacture of such articles, it is necessary, due to angled machines and devices, to translate the articles from a transverse axial conveying to a longitudinal axial conveying or vice versa. For this purpose, the generic device is used.

Die genannte Vorrichtung muß jedoch an die jeweilige Länge und/oder den jeweiligen Durchmesser der umzusetzenden Artikel angepaßt werden, um eine optimale Produktivität zu erzielen. Dies wird im folgenden am Beispiel der Herstellung von Filtern erläutert. Jeder Filter besteht üblicherweise aus einer oder mehreren Komponenten, den sogenannten Segmenten, die mit Umhüllungsmaterial umgeben werden. Filter weisen je nach Anforderung und/oder Kundenwunsch eine unterschiedliche Länge und/oder einen unterschiedlichen Durchmesser auf. In der Vergangenheit haben Filter oftmals aus einer einzigen Komponente bestanden.However, said device must be adapted to the respective length and / or the respective diameter of the articles to be converted in order to achieve optimum productivity. This will be explained below using the example of the production of filters. Each filter usually consists of one or more components, the so-called segments, which are surrounded by wrapping material. Depending on the requirement and / or customer request, filters have a different length and / or a different diameter. In the past, filters have often consisted of a single component.

Heutzutage ist der Filter üblicherweise aus mehreren Komponenten gebildet. Dabei entstehen unterschiedliche Filterlängen, die in der Regel in einem Bereich von etwa 21 bis 27 mm liegen. Andere Längen sind jedoch ebenfalls Standard. Des weiteren kann es auch zu Durchmesserveränderungen kommen. Filter bzw. das Filtermaterial oder die Filtersegmente werden in einfacher oder mehrfacher Gebrauchslänge oder in Segmentgruppen unterschiedlicher Länge vorbereitet und queraxial in Richtung der gattungsgemäßen Vorrichtung transportiert. Mittels der letztgenannten Vorrichtung werden die Artikel auf die Vorrichtung zur längsaxialen Förderung, die eigentliche Strangmaschine umgesetzt. Auf der Strangmaschine werden die einzelnen oder gruppenweise zusammengesetzten Filtersegmente mit Umhüllungspapier umgeben und in die endgültigen Filter geschnitten.Today, the filter is usually formed of several components. This results in different filter lengths, which are usually in a range of about 21 to 27 mm. Other lengths are also standard. Furthermore, it can also lead to changes in diameter. Filter or the filter material or the filter segments are prepared in single or multiple use length or segment groups of different lengths and transported transversely in the direction of the generic device. By means of the latter device, the articles are converted to the device for longitudinal axial promotion, the actual stranding machine. On the stranding machine, the individual or group-wise assembled filter segments are surrounded with wrapping paper and cut into the final filter.

Eine Filterlänge bzw. die Länge der Filtersegmente oder Segmentgruppen wird auch als Format bezeichnet. Bei der Herstellung kommt es häufig vor, daß ein Formatwechsel notwendig ist. D.h., daß die Produktion von einer ersten Länge auf eine zweite Länge, die von der ersten Länge abweicht, umgestellt werden muß, um eine optimale Ausnutzung der Produktivität der Vorrichtung sowie der vor- und nachgeschalteten Vorrichtungen zu erreichen. Diese Umstellung macht jedoch eine Veränderung des Durchmessers des Fördermittels bzw. eine Veränderung des durch die rotierend umlaufenden Aufnahmen beschriebenen Laufkreises notwendig, um die Einrichtung an die jeweils gewünschte Schnittlänge der Filter optimal anzupassen. Bei heutigen Vorrichtungen erfordert dies den Austausch des gesamten Fördermittels. Für jedes Format existiert ein eigenes separates Fördermittel, das bei Maschinenstillstand ausgetauscht werden muß. Der Formatwechsel führt zu erheblichem Montageaufwand, der ebenso wie der Maschinenstillstand zu erhöhten Kosten führt.A filter length or the length of the filter segments or segment groups is also referred to as format. In the production, it often happens that a format change is necessary. That is, the production must be switched from a first length to a second length other than the first length in order to achieve optimum utilization of the productivity of the device as well as the upstream and downstream devices. However, this change makes a change in the diameter of the conveyor or a change in the described by rotating rotating recordings necessary to optimally adapt the device to the respective desired cut length of the filter. In today's devices, this requires the replacement of the entire conveyor. Each format has its own separate funding, which must be exchanged at machine standstill. The format change leads to considerable installation effort, which leads as well as the machine downtime at increased costs.

Es ist daher Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Vorrichtung zu schaffen, die einen Formatwechsel mit reduziertem Aufwand gewährleistet.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device that ensures a format change with reduced effort.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Vorrichtung mit den eingangs genannten Merkmalen dadurch gelöst, daß der durch die oder jede Aufnahme gebildete Laufkreis L variabel ausgebildet ist. Dadurch ist es auf einfache Weise möglich, das Fördermittel an das jeweils zu bearbeitende Format anzupassen. Innerhalb einer gewissen Bandbreite ist die Einrichtung zur Übergabe unterschiedlicher Formate geeignet. Mit anderen Worten deckt ein einziges Fördermittel die gängigen Formate ab, so daß ein ständiger Austausch der Fördermittel vermieden werden kann. Das erspart Montageaufwand und damit Kosten.This object is achieved by a device having the features mentioned in that the formed by the or each recording run L is variable. This makes it possible in a simple manner to adapt the funding to the respective format to be processed. Within a certain range is the Device suitable for transferring different formats. In other words, covers a single funding from the usual formats, so that a constant exchange of funds can be avoided. This saves installation effort and thus costs.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die oder jede Aufnahme zur Veränderung des Laufkreises L radial verstellbar ausgebildet. Dadurch läßt sich auf besonders einfache Weise eine Anpassung des Durchmessers des Laufkreises L bei konstanter Anzahl der Aufnahmen erreichen. Radial verstellbar meint in diesem Zusammenhang neben der tatsächlichen radialgerichteten Bewegung auch Schwenk-, Kipp-, Wipp- oder anderweitige Bewegungen, die in einer radialen Verstellung des Laufkreises L resultieren.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the or each receptacle for changing the running circle L is radially adjustable. As a result, an adjustment of the diameter of the running circle L can be achieved with a constant number of shots in a particularly simple manner. In this context, radially adjustable means in addition to the actual radially directed movement also pivoting, tilting, rocking or other movements that result in a radial adjustment of the running circle L.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind mehrere Aufnahmen gleichmäßig über den Umfang des Fördermittels verteilt angeordnet, wobei sämtliche Aufnahmen synchron während des Betriebs der Vorrichtung radial verstellbar ausgebildet sind. Mit dieser Ausführung ist eine on-line-Anpassung des Fördermittels an unterschiedliche Formate möglich, wodurch ein Maschinenstillstand verhindert wird. Dies führt zu einer erhöhten Flexibilität der Vorrichtung sowie zu einer Kostensenkung.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a plurality of receptacles are distributed uniformly over the circumference of the conveying means, wherein all receptacles are designed to be radially adjustable during operation of the device. With this design, an on-line adjustment of the conveyor to different formats is possible, whereby a machine downtime is prevented. This leads to an increased flexibility of the device as well as a cost reduction.

Weitere bevorzugte und vorteilhafte Merkmale und Ausführungsformen ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen und der Beschreibung. Besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sowie das Verfahrensprinzip werden im folgenden anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigt:

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eine Seitenansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung zur Übergabe stabförmiger Artikel im Schnitt,
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eine Seitenansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung zur Übergabe stabförmiger Artikel im Schnitt,
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eine Vorderansicht der Ausführungsform gemäß Figur 4,
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eine Seitenansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung zur Übergabe stabförmiger Artikel im Schnitt, und
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Further preferred and advantageous features and embodiments will become apparent from the dependent claims and the description. Particularly preferred embodiments of the invention and the method principle are explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawing shows:
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a side view of a first embodiment of the device for transferring rod-shaped articles in section,
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a front view of the device according to Figure 1,
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3 shows a variant of the first embodiment according to FIG. 1 in section,
Fig. 4
a side view of another embodiment of the device for transferring rod-shaped articles in section,
Fig. 5
a front view of the embodiment of Figure 4,
Fig. 6
a side view of another embodiment of the device for transferring rod-shaped articles in section, and
Fig. 7
a front view of the embodiment of Figure 6.

Die gezeigten Vorrichtungen dienen zur Übergabe stabförmiger Artikel von einer Vorrichtung zur queraxialen Förderung der Artikel auf eine Vorrichtung zur längsaxialen Förderung der Artikel. Die Vorrichtungen können jedoch in gleicher Weise für die Übergabe von einer Vorrichtung zur längsaxialen Förderung auf eine Vorrichtung zur queraxialen Förderung ausgebildet sein und eingesetzt werden.The devices shown are used for transferring rod-shaped articles from a device for the cross-axial promotion of the article on a device for longitudinal axial promotion of the article. However, the devices may equally be adapted and used for transfer from a longitudinal axial conveying device to a transverse axial conveying device.

Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen eine erste Ausführungsform einer Vorrichtung 10 zur Übergabe stabförmiger Artikel. Die Vorrichtung 10 ist üblicherweise zwischen einer (nicht dargestellten) Vorrichtung zur queraxialen Förderung der Artikel, beispielsweise einer Einrichtung zum Zusammenstellen von Gruppen von Filtersegmenten zur Herstellung von Multisegmentfiltern, und einer (ebenfalls nicht dargestellten) Vorrichtung zur längsaxialen Förderung der Artikel, beispielsweise einer Strangbildevorrichtung, angeordnet. Die Vorrichtung 10 umfaßt im wesentlichen ein Fördermittel 11, das mindestens eine, vorzugsweise aber mehrere Aufnahmen 12 aufweist. Die Aufnahmen 12 dienen zur Abnahme mindestens eines Artikels von der Vorrichtung zur queraxialen Förderung und Abgabe des oder jeden aufgenommenen Artikels an die Vorrichtung zur längsaxialen Förderung. Hierzu ist das Fördermittel 11 um eine Achse 13 rotierend antreibbar. Mehrere, vorzugsweise zwölf Aufnahmen 12 sind gleichmäßig über den Umfang des Fördermittels 11 verteilt, wobei sämtliche Aufnahmen 12 synchron während des Betriebs der Vorrichtung 10 radial verstellbar sind. Jede Aufnahme 12 ist schwenkbar am Fördermittel 11 angeordnet, so daß Formathalter 14, die jeder Aufnahme 12 zugeordnet sind, vorzugsweise in jeder Position, insbesondere jedoch zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme der Artikel und Abgabe der Artikel, parallel zu den Artikeln laufen. Dies ist üblicherweise die horizontale Position. Die Formathalter 14 sind an das jeweils zu übergebene Format, insbesondere was die Länge und den Durchmesser der Artikel betrifft, angepaßt. Der Formathalter 14 kann zur Aufnahme eines einzelnen Artikels, aber auch zur Aufnahme mehrerer parallel nebeneinander angeordneter Artikel ausgebildet sein. Zur Veränderung des Durchmessers des Fördermittels 11 bzw. des durch die mit dem Fördermittel 11 rotierenden Aufnahmen 12 gebildeten bzw. beschriebenen Laufkreises L sind die Aufnahmen 12 variabel ausgebildet. Die Verstellung auf unterschiedliche Durchmesser kann manuell oder automatisiert erfolgen. In jeder Ausführungsform ist die oder jede Aufnahme 12 zur Veränderung des Laufkreises L radial verstellbar ausgebildet. Die radiale Verstellung ist durch lineare und/oder kreis- oder bogenförmige und/oder schwenkende, wippende oder anderweitig bekannte und übliche Bewegungsanordnungen erreichbar.FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of a device 10 for transferring rod-shaped articles. The device 10 is typically between a device (not shown) for transversely conveying the articles, for example a device for assembling groups of filter segments for the production of multi-segment filters, and a device (also not shown) for the longitudinal axial conveying of the articles, for example a strand-forming device, arranged. The device 10 essentially comprises a conveying means 11, which has at least one, but preferably a plurality of receptacles 12. The receptacles 12 are used to remove at least one article from the device for Queraxialen promotion and delivery of the or each recorded article to the device for longitudinal axial promotion. For this purpose, the conveyor 11 is driven to rotate about an axis 13. Several, preferably twelve receptacles 12 are distributed uniformly over the circumference of the conveyor 11, wherein all receptacles 12 are synchronously radially adjustable during operation of the device 10. Each receptacle 12 is pivotally mounted on the conveyor 11, so that format holder 14, which are associated with each receptacle 12, preferably in each Position, but in particular at the time of taking up the articles and submitting the articles, in parallel to the articles. This is usually the horizontal position. The format holder 14 are adapted to the respective format to be transferred, in particular as regards the length and the diameter of the article. The format holder 14 may be formed to receive a single article, but also to receive a plurality of parallel juxtaposed articles. In order to change the diameter of the conveyor 11 or of the running circle L formed or described by the rotations 12 which rotate with the conveyor 11, the receptacles 12 are designed to be variable. The adjustment to different diameters can be done manually or automatically. In any embodiment, the or each receptacle 12 is designed to change the running circle L radially adjustable. The radial adjustment can be achieved by linear and / or circular or arcuate and / or pivoting, rocking or otherwise known and usual movement arrangements.

Das Fördermittel 11 weist zwei Scheiben 15 und 16 auf, die auf der gemeinsamen Achse 13 zentrisch positioniert sind sind. Die vorzugsweise einstückig ausgebildete Achse 13 ist parallel versetzt ausgebildet, d.h., daß sie zwei Abschnitte 13.1 und 13.2 aufweist, die versetzt zueinander angeordnet sind. Die Abschnitte 13.1 und 13.2 bzw. die Rotationsachsen 17 und 18 der Abschnitte 13.1 und 13.2 verlaufen parallel zueinander. Die äußere Scheibe 15, die am freien Ende 23 der Achse 13, genauer des Abschnitts 13.1 angeordnet ist, in der beschriebenen Ausführung also der Vorrichtung zur längsaxialen Förderung zugewandt, ist auf dem Abschnitt 13.1 angeordnet und rotiert um die Rotationsachse 17. Die innere Scheibe 16 ist auf dem Abschnitt 13.2 angeordnet und rotiert um die Rotationsachse 18. Entsprechend sind die Scheiben 15, 16 parallel und axial versetzt zueinander angeordnet. Beide Scheiben 15, 16 sind miteinander über Gelenkelemente 19 miteinander gekoppelt und dadurch in Wirkverbindung, derart, daß sie mit der gleichen Geschwindigkeit um die Rotationsachsen 17, 18 rotieren. Die Aufnahmen 12 sind der vorderen Scheibe 15 zugeordnet. Genauer sind die Aufnahmen an freien Enden 20 der Gelenkelemente 19, die aus der Scheibe 15 hervorstehen, angeordnet.The conveyor 11 has two discs 15 and 16, which are positioned centrally on the common axis 13. The preferably integrally formed axis 13 is formed offset in parallel, that is, that it has two sections 13.1 and 13.2, which are arranged offset to one another. The sections 13.1 and 13.2 or the axes of rotation 17 and 18 of the sections 13.1 and 13.2 are parallel to each other. The outer disc 15, which is arranged at the free end 23 of the axis 13, more precisely of the portion 13.1, in the described embodiment, thus facing the device for longitudinal axial promotion, is disposed on the portion 13.1 and rotated about the rotation axis 17. The inner disc 16th is arranged on the section 13.2 and rotates about the axis of rotation 18. Accordingly, the discs 15, 16 are arranged parallel and axially offset from one another. Both discs 15, 16 are coupled to each other via hinge elements 19 and thereby in operative connection, such that they rotate at the same speed about the axes of rotation 17, 18. The receptacles 12 are assigned to the front disk 15. More specifically, the receptacles are arranged at free ends 20 of the hinge elements 19 which protrude from the disc 15.

Die Scheiben 15, 16 weisen in der gezeigten Ausführungsform denselben Durchmesser auf. Die Durchmesser können jedoch auch unterschiedlich sein. Jede Scheibe 15, 16 verfügt über Stellelemente 21. Die Stellelemente 21 sind im Bereich des Umfangs der jeweiligen Scheibe 15 bzw. 16 angeordnet. Die Anzahl der Stellelemente 21 pro Scheibe 15, 16 entspricht vorzugsweise der Anzahl der Aufnahmen 12. Die Stellelemente 21 sind segmentiert, d.h. daß jedes Stellelement 21 ist separat vom benachbarten Stellelement 21 ausgebildet ist. Jede Aufnahme 12 ist einem Stellelementepaar zugeordnet. Das Stellelementepaar ist aus einem Stellelement 21 der Scheibe 15 und einem korrespondierenden Stellelement 21 der Scheibe 16 gebildet. Die Stellelemente 21 eines Stellelementepaares sind in Vorderansicht hintereinander angeordnet. Die Verbindung zwischen den Scheiben 15, 16 bzw. zwischen den Stellelementen 21 jedes Stellelementepaares ist durch die Gelenkelemente 19 hergestellt, die ebenso wie die Achse 13 parallel versetzt oder auch abgewinkelt ausgebildet sind. Die Gelenkelemente 19 sind in den Stellelementen 21 gelagert, so daß sich die an den Gelenkelementen 19 angeordneten Aufnahmen 12 trotz Rotation der Scheiben 15, 16 stets in derselben Position in bezug auf die Ausrichtung zu den Artikeln befinden. Die Stellelemente 21 sind in Ausnehmungen 22 der Scheiben 15, 16 angeordnet.The discs 15, 16 have the same diameter in the embodiment shown. However, the diameters can also be different. Each disk 15, 16 has adjusting elements 21. The adjusting elements 21 are arranged in the region of the circumference of the respective disk 15 or 16. The number of actuators 21 per disc 15, 16 preferably corresponds to the number of receptacles 12. The actuators 21 are segmented, i. that each actuator 21 is formed separately from the adjacent actuator 21. Each receptacle 12 is associated with a pair of control elements. The pair of control elements is formed from an actuating element 21 of the disk 15 and a corresponding actuating element 21 of the disk 16. The adjusting elements 21 of a pair of adjusting elements are arranged one behind the other in front view. The connection between the discs 15, 16 or between the adjusting elements 21 of each pair of adjusting elements is made by the hinge elements 19, which are the same as the axis 13 offset parallel or formed angled. The hinge elements 19 are mounted in the adjusting elements 21, so that the arranged on the hinge elements 19 receptacles 12 despite rotation of the discs 15, 16 are always in the same position with respect to the orientation to the articles. The adjusting elements 21 are arranged in recesses 22 of the discs 15, 16.

Das Fördermittel 11 bzw. genauer die Scheiben 15, 16 sind mittels eines Antriebs 24 rotierend antreibbar. Der Antrieb 24 ist über einen Zahnriemen 25 oder andere gängige Ubertragungselemente in Wirkverbindung mit einer der Scheiben 15, 16, vorzugsweise der inneren Scheibe 16. Durch die Gelenkelemente 19 ist die Rotation der Scheibe 16 auf die Scheibe 15 übertragbar. Beide Scheiben 15, 16 rotieren mit derselben Geschwindigkeit. Zur Veränderung des Durchmessers des Fördermittels 11 bzw. des durch die am Fördermittel 11 angeordneten Aufnahmen 12 beschriebenen Laufkreises L ist der Rotationsbewegung der Scheiben 15, 16 eine zusätzliche Bewegung überlagerbar.The conveyor 11 or more precisely the discs 15, 16 are driven in rotation by means of a drive 24. The drive 24 is connected via a toothed belt 25 or other common Ubertragungselemente in operative connection with one of the discs 15, 16, preferably the inner disc 16. By the hinge elements 19, the rotation of the disc 16 on the disc 15 is transferable. Both discs 15, 16 rotate at the same speed. To change the diameter of the conveying means 11 or of the running circle L which is described by the receptacles 12 arranged on the conveying means 11, an additional movement can be superimposed on the rotational movement of the disks 15, 16.

Sämtliche gezeigte Ausführungsformen gemäß der Figuren 3 bis 7 sind grundsätzlich nach dem gleichen Prinzip aufgebaut, wie die zuvor beschriebene Ausführungsform der Figuren 1 und 2, so daß auf eine erneute Beschreibung verzichtet wird. Für gleiche Teile werden die selben Bezugsziffern verwendet. Die unterschiedlichen Ausführungsformen unterscheiden sich jedoch in der Ausbildung des Mechanismus zur Verstellung des durch die Aufnahmen 12 gebildeten Laufkreises L. Mit anderen Worten werden im folgenden verschiedene Möglichkeiten erläutert, wie der eigentlichen Rotationsbewegung des Fördermittels 11, nämlich der Scheiben 15, 16 eine zusätzliche Stellbewegung überlagert werden kann.All shown embodiments according to the figures 3 to 7 are basically constructed on the same principle as the previously described embodiment of Figures 1 and 2, so that will be omitted a new description. The same reference numbers are used for the same parts. The different embodiments However, differ in the formation of the mechanism for adjusting the running circle formed by the receptacles 12. In other words, various possibilities are explained below, as the actual rotational movement of the conveyor 11, namely the discs 15, 16, an additional adjusting movement can be superimposed.

Gemäß der Ausführungsform der Figuren 1 und 2 ist dem Fördermittel 11 zur Überlagerung einer zusätzlichen Bewegung ein Getriebe, insbesondere ein Additionsgetriebe 26 zugeordnet. Das Additionsgetriebe 26 ist mit einem Stellantrieb 27 in Wirkverbindung und durch diesen antreibbar. Die Wirkverbindung zwischen dem Stellantrieb 27 und dem Additionsgetriebe 26 ist durch einen Zahnriemen 28 oder andere gängige Übertragungselemente hergestellt. Das Additionsgetriebe 26 umfaßt im wesentlichen zwei Planetengetriebe 29, 30, die parallel zueinander geschaltet sind. Beide Planetengetriebe 29, 30 verfügen über ein Hohlrad 31, 32, einen Satz Planetenräder 33, 34 sowie ein Sonnenrad 35, 36. Jeder Satz Planetenräder 33, 34 umfaßt mehrere Planetenräder, wobei in der gezeigten Ausführungsform zwei Planetenräder vorgesehen sind. Dabei ist jeweils ein Planetenrad des Satzes 33 mit einem Planetenrad des Satzes 34 über ein Achse 37 verbunden. Das vom Stellantrieb 27 angetriebene Sonnenrad 35 ist auf der Achse 13 zentrisch positioniert bzw. gelagert. Das Sonnenrad 36 ist drehfest auf der Achse 13 angeordnet. Das dem Satz Planetenräder 33 zugeordnete Hohlrad 31 ist integraler Bestandteil der Scheibe 16. Das Hohlrad 32 ist gleichzeitig als Stellrad 38 ausgebildet.According to the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2, the conveyor 11 for superimposing an additional movement, a transmission, in particular an addition gear 26 assigned. The addition gear 26 is connected to an actuator 27 in operative connection and driven by this. The operative connection between the actuator 27 and the addition gear 26 is made by a toothed belt 28 or other common transmission elements. The addition gear 26 essentially comprises two planetary gear 29, 30, which are connected in parallel. Both planetary gear 29, 30 have a ring gear 31, 32, a set of planetary gears 33, 34 and a sun gear 35, 36. Each set planetary gears 33, 34 comprises a plurality of planetary gears, wherein in the embodiment shown two planetary gears are provided. In each case, a planetary gear of the set 33 is connected to a planetary gear of the set 34 via an axis 37. The driven by the actuator 27 sun gear 35 is centrally positioned or mounted on the axis 13. The sun gear 36 is rotatably mounted on the axis 13. The planetary gears 33 associated ring gear 31 is an integral part of the disc 16. The ring gear 32 is also formed as a thumbwheel 38.

Dem Fördermittel 11 ist mindestens ein Stellrad zugeordnet. Vorzugsweise weist jedoch jede Scheibe 15, 16 ein Stellrad auf. Der Scheibe 15 ist das Stellrad 39 zugeordnet. Der Scheibe 16 ist das Stellrad 38 zugeordnet. Beide Stellräder 38, 39 weisen jeweils eine Plankurve 40, 41 auf. Die Plankurven 40, 41 verlaufen, ausgehend von der Achse 13 spiralförmig nach außen zum Umfang der Scheiben 15, 16. Zur Herstellung einer Wirkverbindung zwischen den Stellrädern 38, 39 und den Scheiben 15, 16 bzw. den den Scheiben 15, 16 zugeordneten Stellelementen 21 weisen letztere jeweils einen Zapfen 42 oder dergleichen auf. Die Zapfen 42 aller Stellelemente 21 sind in den Plankurven 40, 41, die auch als Steuerkurven oder Stellkurven bezeichnet werden können, geführt. Die Zapfen 42 der Stellelemente 21, die der Scheibe 16 zugeordnet sind, sind der Plankurve 40 des Stellrades 38 zugeordnet. Die Zapfen 42 der Stellelemente 21, die der Scheibe 15 zugeordnet sind, sind der Plankurve 41 des Stellrades 39 zugeordnet. Die Stellräder 38, 39 sind mittels geeigneter Kupplungselemente, vorzugsweise Schmidtkupplungen 43, zur Ausführung einer synchronen Bewegung miteinander verkuppelt. Andere bekannte Kupplungsarten, wie z.B. Oldham-Kupplungen oder auch Gelenkwellen oder andere übliche Kupplungselemente sind ebenfalls einsetzbar.The conveyor 11 is associated with at least one thumbwheel. Preferably, however, each disc 15, 16 on a thumbwheel. The disk 15 is associated with the thumbwheel 39. The disk 16 is associated with the thumbwheel 38. Both adjusting wheels 38, 39 each have a plan curve 40, 41. Plankurven 40, 41 extend, starting from the axis 13 spirally outwards to the periphery of the discs 15, 16. For producing an operative connection between the setting wheels 38, 39 and the discs 15, 16 and the discs 15, 16 associated adjusting elements 21st the latter each have a pin 42 or the like. The pins 42 of all control elements 21 are in the plan curves 40, 41, which can also be referred to as cams or control curves out. The pins 42 of the adjusting elements 21, which are associated with the disc 16, are the Plankurve 40 associated with the setting wheel 38. The pins 42 of the adjusting elements 21, which are associated with the disc 15, the plan curve 41 of the setting wheel 39 are assigned. The adjusting wheels 38, 39 are verkuppelt each other by means of suitable coupling elements, preferably Schmidt couplings 43, for carrying out a synchronous movement. Other known types of couplings, such as Oldham couplings or drive shafts or other conventional coupling elements are also used.

Die Funktionsweise der Ausführungsform gemäß der Figuren 1 und 2 sowie auch der Ausführungsform der Figur 3, die sich lediglich durch die Höhenverstellung, die weiter unten beschrieben wird, von der Ausführungsform gemäß Figur 1 und 2 unterscheidet, ist wie folgt:
Das Fördermittel 11 bzw. die Scheiben 15, 16 rotieren mit derselben Geschwindigkeit und nehmen im einem Abnahmepunkt den oder die Artikel von einer ersten Vorrichtung ab und geben sie an einem Abgabepunkt an eine zweite Vorrichtung ab. Sobald ein anderes Format übergeben werden soll, wird der Rotation der Scheiben 15, 16 eine weitere Bewegung überlagert, um das Fördermittel 11 an das neue Format anzupassen. Hierzu wird der Stellantrieb 27 betätigt. Die Rotation des Sonnenrades 35 wird über die Planetenradsätze 33, 34 auf das Hohlrad 32 bzw. das Stellrad 38 und durch die Kupplung 43 auf das Stellrad 39 übertragen. Die Rotation der Stellräder 38, 39 bewirkt dann die radiale Verstellung der Stellelemente 21, denn durch die sich drehenden Stellräder 38, 39 und die sich dadurch verändernden Plankurven 40, 41 verändern sich auch die Positionen der Zapfen 42 in bezug auf die Achse 13. In Abhängigkeit der Drehrichtung des Stellantriebs 27 bewegen sich die an den Stellelementen 21 angeordneten Aufnahmen 12 radial nach außen innen, so daß der Laufkreis L somit vergrößert oder verkleinert wird.The mode of operation of the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2 as well as the embodiment of FIG. 3, which differs from the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2 only by the height adjustment which will be described below, is as follows:
The conveying means 11 or discs 15, 16 rotate at the same speed and at one pick-up point remove the article (s) from a first device and deliver it at a delivery point to a second device. As soon as another format is to be transferred, the rotation of the discs 15, 16 is superimposed on a further movement in order to adapt the conveyor 11 to the new format. For this purpose, the actuator 27 is actuated. The rotation of the sun gear 35 is transmitted via the planetary gear sets 33, 34 to the ring gear 32 and the setting wheel 38 and through the clutch 43 to the setting wheel 39. The rotation of the adjusting wheels 38, 39 then causes the radial adjustment of the adjusting elements 21, because by the rotating adjusting wheels 38, 39 and thereby changing plan curves 40, 41, the positions of the pins 42 with respect to the axis change Depending on the direction of rotation of the actuator 27, the arranged on the adjusting elements 21 receptacles 12 move radially outward inside, so that the running circle L is thus increased or decreased.

In der Ausführungsform gemäß der Figuren 4 und 5 ist dem Fördermittel 11 ebenfalls mindestens ein Stellrad zugeordnet. Vorzugsweise ist jedoch jeder Scheibe 15, 16 ein Stellrad 44, 45 zugeordnet. Der Scheibe 16 ist das Stellrad 44 zugeordnet. Der Scheibe 15 ist das Stellrad 45 zugeordnet. Das Stellrad 44 ist integraler Bestandteil des Hohlrades 32. Dem Stellrad 44 ist weiterhin ein Kegelrad 46 zugeordnet. Das Stellrad 45 ist über geeignete Kupplungen 47, die den Kupplungen 43 entsprechen, mit dem Stellrad 44 verbunden. Dem Stellrad 45 ist ebenfalls ein Kegelrad 48 zugeordnet.In the embodiment according to FIGS. 4 and 5, at least one adjusting wheel is likewise assigned to the conveying means 11. Preferably, however, each wheel 15, 16 is associated with a setting wheel 44, 45. The disk 16 is associated with the thumbwheel 44. The disc 15 is associated with the setting wheel 45. The thumbwheel 44 is an integral part of the ring gear 32. The thumbwheel 44 is further assigned a bevel gear 46. The thumbwheel 45 is connected via suitable couplings 47 corresponding to the couplings 43, with the thumbwheel 44. The thumbwheel 45 is also assigned a bevel gear 48.

In dieser Ausführungsform verfügt jedes Stellelement 21 über eine Spindel 49. Jede der Spindeln 49 ist radial zur Achse 13 ausgerichtet und mit einem Kegelrad 50 zur Herstellung der Wirkverbindung mit einem der beiden Stellräder 44, 45 versehen. Hierzu sind die Kegelräder 50 mit den Kegelrädern 46 bzw. 48 in Eingriff. Die Spindeln 49 laufen in Gewindeführungen S1, die jedes Stellelement 21 aufweist.In this embodiment, each actuator 21 has a spindle 49. Each of the spindles 49 is aligned radially to the axis 13 and provided with a bevel gear 50 for producing the operative connection with one of the two adjusting wheels 44, 45. For this purpose, the bevel gears 50 with the bevel gears 46 and 48, respectively. The spindles 49 run in threaded guides S1, which has each actuator 21.

Die Funktionsweise der Ausführungsform gemäß der Figuren 4 und 5 ist wie folgt:The operation of the embodiment according to FIGS. 4 and 5 is as follows:

Zur Überlagerung der Stellbewegung wird der Stellantrieb 27 betätigt. Die Rotation des Sonnenrades 35 wird über die Planetenradsätze 33, 34 auf das Hohlrad 32 bzw. das Stellrad 44 und durch die Kupplung 47 auf das Stellrad 45 übertragen. Die Rotation der Stellräder 44, 45 bewirkt dann die radiale Verstellung der Stellelemente 21. Durch die Rotation der Spindeln 49, die über die Kegelradpaarungen 46, 50 bzw. 48, 50 angetrieben werden, laufen die Stellelemente 21 mit ihren Gewindeführungen 51 quasi auf den Spindeln 49 in Abhängigkeit der Drehrichtung der Stellräder 44, 45 auf und ab bzw. radial nach außen oder nach innen. Entsprechend bewegen sich die Aufnahmen 12 in radialer Richtung zu Veränderung des Durchmessers des Laufkreises L.For superposition of the adjusting movement of the actuator 27 is actuated. The rotation of the sun gear 35 is transmitted via the planetary gearsets 33, 34 to the ring gear 32 and the thumbwheel 44 and through the clutch 47 to the thumbwheel 45. The rotation of the adjusting wheels 44, 45 then causes the radial adjustment of the adjusting elements 21. By the rotation of the spindles 49 which are driven via the Kegelradpaarungen 46, 50 and 48, 50, the adjusting elements 21 run with their threaded guides 51 quasi on the spindles 49 depending on the direction of rotation of the adjusting wheels 44, 45 up and down or radially outward or inward. Accordingly, the receptacles 12 move in the radial direction to change the diameter of the running circle L.

Die gesamte Einheit aus Fördermittel 11, Additionsgetriebe 26 und Kupplung(en) 43 bzw. 47 ist an einem Gestell 52 angeordnet und an bzw. in Linearführungen 53 geführt. Durch einen Stellantrieb 54 ist die gesamte Einheit höhenverstellbar ausgebildet. Die Höhenverstellung dient zum Ausgleich der Durchmesserveränderung des Fördermittels 11 bzw. zum Ausgleich der radialen Verstellung der Aufnahmen 12. In der Ausführungsform gemäß Figur 1 sind der Stellantrieb 27 und der Stellantrieb 54 als ein einziger Stellantrieb ausgebildet. Zur Höhenverstellung ist der gemeinsame Stellantrieb noch mit einer Zahnradanordnung 55 in Wirkverbindung. Gleiches gilt für die Ausführungsform gemäß Figur 4. In der Ausführungsform gemäß Figur 3 sind die Stellantriebe 27 und 54 getrennt voneinander ausgebildet. Der Stellantrieb 54 treibt darin eine Spindel 56 an, die zur Verstellung der Höhenposition der Einheit entlang der Linearführungen 53 führt.The entire unit of conveyor 11, adder 26 and clutch (s) 43 and 47 is disposed on a frame 52 and guided on or in linear guides 53. By an actuator 54, the entire unit is designed to be height adjustable. The height adjustment is used to compensate for the change in diameter of the conveyor 11 and to compensate for the radial displacement of the receptacles 12. In the embodiment of Figure 1, the actuator 27 and the actuator 54 are formed as a single actuator. For height adjustment, the common actuator is still in operative connection with a gear arrangement 55. The same applies to the embodiment according to Figure 4. In the embodiment according to Figure 3, the actuators 27 and 54 are formed separately from each other. The actuator 54 drives therein a spindle 56, which leads to adjust the height position of the unit along the linear guides 53.

Die Veränderung des Laufkreises L wird in der Ausführungsform gemäß der Figuren 6 und 7 durch eine Ritzelanordnung erreicht. Dem Fördermittel 11 ist mindestens ein Stellrad zugeordnet. Vorzugsweise ist jeder Scheibe 15, 16 ein Stellrad 57, 58 zugeordnet, wobei das Stellrad 57 der Scheibe 16 und das Stellrad 58 der Scheibe 15 zugeordnet ist. Die Stellräder 57, 58 weisen eine Rillung 59 auf, die steigungslos ausgebildet ist. Die Stellräder 57, 58 sind in der Wirkungsweise einer Zahnstange entsprechend und in axialer Richtung der Achse 13 bewegbar. Mit anderen Worten ersetzen die Stellräder 57, 58 bei einer Anzahl von zwölf Aufnahmen 12 zwölf Zahnstangen. Das Stellrad 57 ist dazu mit einem Mitnehmerelement 60 in Verbindung, das auf einer Hülse 61 angeordnet ist. Die Hülse 61 ist auf einer Spindel 62 angeordnet, die drehbar, in axialer Richtung aber ortsfest im Bereich der Achse 13, vorzugsweise in einer Ausnehmung 63 der Achse 13 in deren Längserstreckung angeordnet ist. Am freien Ende 64 der Spindel 62 ist ein Kegelrad 65 angeordnet, das mit einem Kegelrad 66 einer weiteren Spindel 67 im Eingriff steht. Die Spindel 67 ist mittels des Stellantriebs 27, der gleichzeitig auch der Stellantrieb 54 zur Höhenverstellung ist, rotierend antreibbar.The change of the running circle L is achieved in the embodiment according to the figures 6 and 7 by a pinion arrangement. The conveyor 11 is at least one Assigned adjusting wheel. Preferably, each wheel 15, 16 is associated with a setting wheel 57, 58, wherein the setting wheel 57 of the disc 16 and the setting wheel 58 of the disc 15 is associated. The adjusting wheels 57, 58 have a groove 59 which is formed steigungslos. The adjusting wheels 57, 58 are in the operation of a rack according to and in the axial direction of the axis 13 movable. In other words, replace the adjusting wheels 57, 58 in a number of twelve shots 12 twelve racks. The setting wheel 57 is for this purpose with a driver element 60 in conjunction, which is arranged on a sleeve 61. The sleeve 61 is arranged on a spindle 62 which is rotatable but in the axial direction but stationary in the region of the axis 13, preferably in a recess 63 of the axis 13 is arranged in its longitudinal extent. At the free end 64 of the spindle 62, a bevel gear 65 is arranged, which is in engagement with a bevel gear 66 of a further spindle 67. The spindle 67 is rotatably driven by means of the actuator 27, which is also the actuator 54 for height adjustment at the same time.

Das Stellrad 58 ist über eine Kupplung 68, die der Kupplung 43 der weiter oben beschriebenen Ausführungsform entspricht, in Wirkverbindung mit dem Stellrad 57, so daß die axiale Bewegung des Stellrades 58 auf das Stellrad 57 übertragbar ist. Jedem Stellelement 21 ist ein Ritzel 69 zugeordnet, das eine Rillung 70 aufweist, die mit der Rillung 59 der Stellräder 57, 58 korrespondiert. Auch die Stellelemente 21 verfügen über eine Rillung 71. Die Ritzel 69 dienen somit zur Herstellung einer Wirkverbindung zwischen den Stellrädem 57, 58 einerseits und den Stellelementen 21 andererseits.The setting wheel 58 is connected via a coupling 68 which corresponds to the clutch 43 of the embodiment described above, in operative connection with the setting wheel 57, so that the axial movement of the setting wheel 58 can be transferred to the setting wheel 57. Each actuator 21 is associated with a pinion 69 having a groove 70 which corresponds to the groove 59 of the adjusting wheels 57, 58. The adjusting elements 21 also have a groove 71. The pinions 69 thus serve to produce an operative connection between the adjusting wheels 57, 58, on the one hand, and the adjusting elements 21, on the other hand.

Die Vorrichtung 10 gemäß der Figuren 6 und 7 funktioniert prinzipiell wie folgt:The device 10 according to FIGS. 6 and 7 functions in principle as follows:

Zur Überlagerung der Stellbewegung wird der Stellantrieb 27 betätigt. Durch die Rotation des Kegelrades 66 und damit des Kegelrades 65 wird die Hülse 61 in axialer Richtung in Abhängigkeit der Drehrichtung nach vorne oder hinten verschoben. Mittels des Mitnehmerelementes 60 wird diese axiale Bewegung auf das Stellrad 57 übertragen. Die Kupplung 68 überträgt die axiale Bewegung auf das Stellrad 58, so daß die axialen Bewegungen der Stellräder 57, 58 synchron verlaufen. Die axiale Bewegung der Stellräder 57, 58 wird in eine rotierende Bewegung der Ritzel 69 transformiert, wobei die rotierende Bewegung der Ritzel 69 wiederum in eine axiale Bewegung der Stellelemente 21 transformiert wird. Die axiale Bewegung der Stellelemente 21 führt zur Veränderung der Position der Aufnahmen 12, die den Laufkreis L beschreiben. Abgestimmt auf die Veränderung des Laufkreises L wird die Höhe der Einheit aus Fördermittel 11, Stellrädem 57, 58 und Kupplung(en) 68 durch die Spindel 67 angepaßt.For superposition of the adjusting movement of the actuator 27 is actuated. By the rotation of the bevel gear 66 and thus the bevel gear 65, the sleeve 61 is moved in the axial direction depending on the direction of rotation forward or backward. By means of the driver element 60, this axial movement is transmitted to the setting wheel 57. The coupling 68 transmits the axial movement to the setting wheel 58, so that the axial movements of the adjusting wheels 57, 58 are synchronous. The axial movement of the adjusting wheels 57, 58 is transformed into a rotating movement of the pinion 69, wherein the rotating movement of the pinion 69 is in turn transformed into an axial movement of the adjusting elements 21. The axial movement of the adjusting elements 21 leads for changing the position of the receptacles 12, which describe the running circle L. Adjusted to the change of the running circle L, the height of the unit of conveying means 11, adjusting wheels 57, 58 and coupling (s) 68 is adapted by the spindle 67.

Des weiteren kann der Vorrichtung 10 gemäß aller Ausführungsformen eine Steuerung zugeordnet sein, derart, daß eine Verstellung der Vorrichtung 10, also insbesondere eine radiale Verstellung der Aufnahmen 12 sowie eine Anpassung der Höhe der gesamten Einheit mittels "Knopfdruck" koordiniert automatisch durchführbar ist. Hierzu sind der Antrieb 24 sowie die Stellantriebe 27 und 54 mit der Steuerung verbunden.Furthermore, the device 10 according to all embodiments may be associated with a control, such that an adjustment of the device 10, so in particular a radial adjustment of the receptacles 12 and an adjustment of the height of the entire unit by means of "push of a button" automatically coordinated feasible. For this purpose, the drive 24 and the actuators 27 and 54 are connected to the controller.

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Vorrichtung zur Übergabe stabförmiger Artikel, insbesondere Filterstäbe, von einer Vorrichtung zur queraxialen Förderung der Artikel auf eine Vorrichtung zur längsaxialen Förderung der Artikel oder umgekehrt, wobei die Transportrichtungen der Vorrichtungen quer zueinander verlaufen, umfassend ein rotierend antreibbares Fördermittel (11) mit mindestens einer Aufnahme (12), wobei jede Aufnahme (12) zur Abnahme mindestens eines Artikels von der Vorrichtung zur queraxialen Förderung der Artikel und Abgabe des oder jedes aufgenommenen Artikels auf die Vorrichtung zur längsaxialen Förderung oder umgekehrt ausgebildet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der durch die oder jede Aufnahme (12) gebildete Laufkreis L variabel ausgebildet ist.Device for transferring rod-shaped articles, in particular filter rods, from a device for transversely conveying the articles to a device for longitudinal axial conveying of the articles or vice versa, wherein the transport directions of the devices extend transversely to one another, comprising a rotationally drivable conveying means (11) with at least one receptacle (11). 12), each receptacle (12) being adapted to receive at least one article from the device for transversely conveying the articles and delivering the or each article received to the longitudinal axial conveying device, or vice versa, characterized in that the receptacle or receptacles (12) formed running circle L is variably formed. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die oder jede Aufnahme (12) zur Veränderung des Laufkreises L radial verstellbar ausgebildet ist.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the or each receptacle (12) for changing the running circle L is radially adjustable. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mehrere Aufnahmen (12) gleichmäßig über den Umfang des Fördermittels (11) verteilt angeordnet sind, wobei sämtliche Aufnahmen (12) synchron während des Betriebs der Vorrichtung (10) radial verstellbar sind.Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a plurality of receptacles (12) are distributed uniformly over the circumference of the conveying means (11), wherein all receptacles (12) are synchronously radially adjustable during operation of the device (10). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Fördermittel (11) zwei Scheiben (15, 16) umfaßt, die auf einer parallel versetzten Achse (13) angeordnet sind.Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the conveying means (11) comprises two discs (15, 16) which are arranged on a parallel offset axis (13). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Aufnahmen (12) der vorderen, am freien Ende (23) der Achse (13) angeordneten Scheibe (15) zugeordnet sind.Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the receptacles (12) of the front, at the free end (23) of the axis (13) arranged disc (15) are associated. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Scheiben (15, 16) über Gelenkelemente (19) miteinander verbunden sind, derart, daß die Scheiben (15, 16) synchron rotierend antreibbar sind.Apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the discs (15, 16) via hinge elements (19) are interconnected, such that the discs (15, 16) are synchronously driven in rotation. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Scheiben (15, 16) denselben Durchmesser aufweisen.Device according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the discs (15, 16) have the same diameter. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jede Scheibe (15, 16) über Stellelemente (21) verfügt, wobei die Stellelemente (21) im Bereich des Umfangs der jeweiligen Scheibe (15, 16) angeordnet sind.Device according to one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that each disc (15, 16) has adjusting elements (21), wherein the adjusting elements (21) in the region of the circumference of the respective disc (15, 16) are arranged. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anzahl der Stellelemente (21) jeder Scheibe (15, 16) der Anzahl der Aufnahmen (12) entspricht.Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the number of adjusting elements (21) of each disc (15, 16) corresponds to the number of receptacles (12). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8 oder 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedem Stellelement (21) der ersten Scheibe (15) ein Stellelement (21) der zweiten Scheibe (16) zur Bildung eines Stellelementepaares zugeordnet ist.Apparatus according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that each adjusting element (21) of the first disc (15) is associated with an actuating element (21) of the second disc (16) for forming an actuating element pair. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedes Stellelementepaar mittels der Gelenkelemente (19) untereinander in Wirkverbindung steht.Apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that each pair of control elements by means of the hinge elements (19) is in operative connection with each other. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Aufnahmen (12) an freien Enden (20) der Gelenkelemente (19) angeordnet sind.Device according to one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the receptacles (12) at free ends (20) of the hinge elements (19) are arranged. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Fördermittel (11) ein Antrieb (24) zugeordnet ist, wobei der Antrieb (24) in unmittelbarer Wirkverbindung mit einer der Scheiben (15, 16), vorzugsweise der hinteren Scheibe (16) steht.Device according to one of claims 4 to 12, characterized in that associated with the conveying means (11) is a drive (24), the drive (24) being in direct operative connection with one of the discs (15, 16), preferably the rear disc ( 16) stands. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Fördermittel (11) ein Getriebe, insbesondere ein Additionsgetriebe (26) zugeordnet ist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the conveying means (11) is associated with a transmission, in particular an addition gear (26). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Additionsgetriebe (26) ein Stellantrieb (27) zur Überlagerung einer Stellbewegung der Aufnahmen (12) zusätzlich zu deren Rotation zugeordnet ist.Apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that the addition gear (26) is associated with an actuator (27) for superimposing an adjusting movement of the receptacles (12) in addition to their rotation. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Fördermittel (11) mindestens ein Stellrad (38, 39) mit einer Plankurve (40, 41) zugeordnet ist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the conveying means (11) at least one adjusting wheel (38, 39) is associated with a plan curve (40, 41). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedes Stellelement (21) einen Zapfen (42) aufweist, der zur Herstellung einer Wirkverbindung mit einem der Stellräder (38, 39) in der entsprechenden Plankurve (40, 41) positioniert ist.Apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that each adjusting element (21) has a pin (42) which is positioned to make an operative connection with one of the adjusting wheels (38, 39) in the corresponding cam curve (40, 41). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Fördermittel (11) mindestens ein Stellrad (44, 45) mit einem Kegelrad (46, 48) zugeordnet ist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the conveying means (11) at least one adjusting wheel (44, 45) is associated with a bevel gear (46, 48). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedem Stellelement (21) eine Spindel (49) zugeordnet ist, die radial zur Achse (13) ausgerichtet ist und zur Herstellung einer Wirkverbindung mit einem der beiden Stellräder (44, 45) mit einem Kegelrad (50) versehen ist.Apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that each control element (21) is associated with a spindle (49) which is aligned radially to the axis (13) and for producing an operative connection with one of the two adjusting wheels (44, 45) with a bevel gear ( 50) is provided. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Fördermittel (11) mindestens ein Stellrad (57, 58) mit einer steigungslosen Rillung (59) zugeordnet ist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the conveying means (11) at least one adjusting wheel (57, 58) with a pitchless scoring (59) is associated. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedem Stellelement (21) ein Ritzel (69) zugeordnet ist, wobei das Ritzel (69) zur Herstellung einer Wirkverbindung mit einer der Rillung (59) der Stellräder (57, 58) korrespondierenden Rillung (70) versehen ist und mit einer korrespondierenden Rillung (71), die jedem Stellelement (21) zugeordnet ist, in Eingriff steht.Apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that a pinion (69) is associated with each adjusting element (21), the pinion (69) being provided with a groove (70) corresponding to the groove (59) of the adjusting wheels (57, 58) for producing an operative connection ) and is engaged with a corresponding groove (71) associated with each actuator (21). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 16 bis 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stellräder (38, 39; 44, 45; 57, 58) mittels einer Kupplung (43; 47; 68), insbesondere einer Schmidtkupplung, miteinander in Wirkverbindung stehen.Device according to one of Claims 16 to 21, characterized in that the adjusting wheels (38, 39; 44, 45; 57, 58) are in operative connection with one another by means of a coupling (43; 47; 68), in particular a Schmidt coupling. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die gesamte Einheit aus Fördermittel (11), Additionsgetriebe (26) bzw. Stellrädem (57, 58) und Kupplung(en) (43; 47; 68) höhenverstellbar ausgebildet ist.Apparatus according to claim 22, characterized in that the entire unit of conveying means (11), addition gear (26) or setting wheels (57, 58) and clutch (s) (43; 47; 68) is designed to be height-adjustable. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 23, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Einheit ein Stellantrieb (27, 54) zugeordnet ist.Apparatus according to claim 23, characterized in that the unit is associated with an actuator (27, 54).
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