EP2159176A1 - Measuring body for recognising sources of disturbances within a supply system for tobacco products - Google Patents

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EP2159176A1
EP2159176A1 EP09075399A EP09075399A EP2159176A1 EP 2159176 A1 EP2159176 A1 EP 2159176A1 EP 09075399 A EP09075399 A EP 09075399A EP 09075399 A EP09075399 A EP 09075399A EP 2159176 A1 EP2159176 A1 EP 2159176A1
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Peter Kägeler
Hans-Herbert Schmidt
Florian Hartmann
Michael Pyra
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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  • the invention relates to a measuring body for detecting sources of interference within a conduit system for tobacco-processing products between a transmitter device and a receiver device.
  • intermediates e.g. Filter, filter rods or other rod-shaped products from a transmitter device, the so-called transmitter, to a receiver device, the so-called receiver.
  • the promotion usually takes place via a (pipe) pipe system.
  • transmitting units of the transmitter are connected via delivery lines to the receiver.
  • the products are conveyed longitudinally by means of a pneumatic control device. More specifically, the products are fired in the area of the transmitter in the direction of the receiver.
  • Such delivery lines or piping systems consist of a plurality of pipe segments which are interconnected.
  • the delivery lines some of which are several hundred meters long, therefore have many connection points which represent potential sources of interference for the products to be conveyed through the delivery lines.
  • connection points On the one hand, insufficient or incorrect connection points or other damage to the delivery lines can cause the products to decelerate so much that they arrive at the receiver with a delay or even clog the delivery line.
  • faulty joints and damage to the delivery lines can damage the products themselves, thus interrupting the production flow.
  • a measuring body mentioned at the beginning which is characterized in that the measuring body comprises a rod-shaped main body, wherein within the at least partially hollow base body, a measuring element is arranged. Due to the inventive design of the measuring body this is suitable to be moved through the conduit system.
  • the measuring element ensures that the sources of interference / impurities can be detected from the inside. This ensures a quick and easy detection of sources of interference both during operation and during the commissioning of devices / lines for conveying products of the tobacco processing industry.
  • the main body is associated with a head piece and tail. This achieves a shape / shape that is similar to the actual product to be conveyed, so that a more accurate measurement can be achieved.
  • both the head piece and the end piece are formed from a filter piece of cellulose acetate or the like.
  • the main body with the measuring element is sandwiched between two flexible filter pieces, so that the measuring body can "trace" the course of the pipelines including the curves particularly well.
  • the measuring element is an acceleration sensor.
  • the amount and the temporal occurrence of the accelerations and Delays of any kind are recorded, whereby the position of the defect / error source can be determined.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment is characterized in that the measuring body is designed and set up for connection to an evaluation unit.
  • the measuring body can be connected and evaluated directly after removal from the piping system in the area of the receiver to a personal computer (PC), a laptop or a comparable evaluation, so that a timely remedy the source of interference can take place.
  • PC personal computer
  • the embodiment described below is used to detect sources of interference within a conduit system for filter rods between a filter sending device (transmitter) and a receiver device (receiver).
  • a filter sending device transmitter
  • a receiver device receiver
  • the measuring body described is also suitable for detecting sources of interference in piping systems for other products of the tobacco processing industry.
  • the Indian FIG. 1 shown measuring body 10 comprises a base body 11 having a rod-shaped outer contour.
  • the main body 11 is at least partially hollow.
  • the base body 11 is completely hollow and has a sleeve shape.
  • a measuring element 12 is arranged within the main body 11.
  • a measuring body 10 formed from base body 11 and measuring element 12 is suitable for forming a type of bar probe by means of which troubleshooting can be carried out in a line system (not shown).
  • a head piece 13 and an end piece 14 are assigned to the main body 11, wherein the assignment of head and end is arbitrary.
  • both the head 13 and the end piece 14 are formed from a filter piece of cellulose acetate or a similar material.
  • the design and composition of header 13 and / or tail 14 may vary.
  • the outer dimensions of the unit formed from the base body 11, head piece 13 and end piece 14 correspond approximately to the dimensions of the products actually to be conveyed within the line system, namely in particular the dimensions of filter rods.
  • the diameter of the measuring body 11 is about 7 to 9 mm and more preferably 7.8 mm.
  • the length of the main body 11 is preferably 70 to 80 mm and particularly preferably 75 mm.
  • the head piece 13 and the end piece 14 are each preferably about 30 to 35 mm and especially about 32.5 mm long, so that a particularly preferred overall length of about 140 mm results for the measuring body 11.
  • the measuring body 11 corresponds in shape to a conventional filter rod. Of course, other dimensions in diameter and length are possible.
  • the measuring element 12 is an acceleration sensor in the described embodiment.
  • the acceleration sensor is disposed on a board 15 or the like.
  • the circuit board 15 may be associated with additional measuring and / or control elements 16.
  • the circuit board 15 may also be associated with memory elements and the like.
  • the acceleration sensor or comparable measuring elements are designed and set up in particular for detecting forces acting on the measuring body 10 and / or positive and negative accelerations.
  • the measuring body 10 is designed and set up for connection to an evaluation unit (not shown).
  • the measuring body 10 may have a plug (not explicitly illustrated) and / or a socket.
  • Other ways of data transmission, in particular via radio signals are also possible.
  • the measuring body 10 is wireless. This means that the activation of the measuring body 10, the measuring itself and the conveying of the measuring body 10 through the Line system is free from supply and / or control and / or signal lines.
  • the measuring body 10 can also be used for purposes of analyzing the actual firing process in the area of the transmitter and / or the braking process in the area of the receiver. Furthermore, with the measuring body 10, other parameters, such as e.g. Influences can be measured and evaluated by vents or the like. For this purpose, alternatively or cumulatively, further sensors, probes or the like may be arranged within the main body 11.

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The measuring body (10) has a rod-shaped base body (11) and a measuring element (12) which is arranged in a partially hollowly formed base body. The base body assigns a head piece (13) and an end piece (14). The head piece and the end piece are formed as filter piece made of cellulose acetate.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Messkörper zum Erkennen von Störquellen innerhalb eines Leitungssystems für Tabak verarbeitende Produkte zwischen einer Sendervorrichtung und einer Empfängervornchtung.The invention relates to a measuring body for detecting sources of interference within a conduit system for tobacco-processing products between a transmitter device and a receiver device.

Bei der Herstellung von Produkten der Tabak verarbeitenden Industrie werden insbesondere Zwischenprodukte, wie z.B. Filter, Filterstäbe oder andere stabförmige Produkte von einer Sendervorrichtung, dem so genannten Sender, zu einer Empfängervorrichtung, dem so genannten Empfänger, gefördert. Die Förderung erfolgt üblicherweise über ein (Rohr-)Leitungssystem. Anders ausgedrückt sind Sendeeinheiten des Senders über Förderleitungen mit dem Empfänger verbunden. Innerhalb der Förderleitungen werden die Produkte längsaxial mittels einer pneumatischen Steuereinrichtung gefördert. Genauer werden die Produkte im Bereich des Senders in Richtung des Empfängers abgeschossen.In the manufacture of tobacco industry products, in particular, intermediates, e.g. Filter, filter rods or other rod-shaped products from a transmitter device, the so-called transmitter, to a receiver device, the so-called receiver, promoted. The promotion usually takes place via a (pipe) pipe system. In other words, transmitting units of the transmitter are connected via delivery lines to the receiver. Within the delivery lines, the products are conveyed longitudinally by means of a pneumatic control device. More specifically, the products are fired in the area of the transmitter in the direction of the receiver.

Solche Förderleitungen bzw. Rohrleitungssysteme bestehen aus einer Vielzahl von Rohrsegmenten, die miteinander verbunden werden. Die teilweise mehrere hundert Meter langen Förderleitungen weisen daher viele Verbindungsstellen auf, die potentielle Störquellen für die durch die Förderleitungen zu fördernden Produkte darstellen. Zum einen können ungenügende bzw. fehlerhafte Verbindungsstellen oder andere Beschädigungen der Förderleitungen dazu führen, dass die Produkte so stark abgebremst werden, dass sie verzögert am Empfänger ankommen oder sogar die Förderleitung verstopfen. Zum anderen können fehlerhafte Verbindungsstellen und Beschädigungen der Förderleitungen die Produkte selbst beschädigen, wodurch der Produktionsfluss unterbrochen ist.Such delivery lines or piping systems consist of a plurality of pipe segments which are interconnected. The delivery lines, some of which are several hundred meters long, therefore have many connection points which represent potential sources of interference for the products to be conveyed through the delivery lines. On the one hand, insufficient or incorrect connection points or other damage to the delivery lines can cause the products to decelerate so much that they arrive at the receiver with a delay or even clog the delivery line. On the other hand, faulty joints and damage to the delivery lines can damage the products themselves, thus interrupting the production flow.

Um solche Störquellen oder Beschädigungen festzustellen, ist es in der Praxis üblich und notwendig, zur Fehlersuche den Betrieb der Produktion zu unterbrechen, um die Förderleitungen einzeln visuell zu inspizieren. Eine solche Fehlersuche ist zeitaufwendig und teuer.In order to detect such sources of interference or damage, it is common practice and necessary to interrupt the operation of the production for troubleshooting in order to inspect the delivery lines individually visually. Such troubleshooting is time consuming and expensive.

Es ist daher Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Vorrichtung zum zuverlässigen und schnellen Erkennen von Störquellen in Förderleitungen für stabförmige Produkte der Tabak verarbeitenden Industrie vorzuschlagen.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device for reliable and rapid detection of sources of interference in delivery lines for rod-shaped products of the tobacco-processing industry.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen eingangs genannten Messkörper gelöst, der dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass der Messkörper einen stabförmigen Grundkörper umfasst, wobei innerhalb des mindestens teilweise hohl ausgebildeten Grundkörpers ein Messelement angeordnet ist. Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausbildung des Messkörpers ist dieser geeignet, durch das Leitungssystem hindurch bewegt zu werden. Mittels des Messelementes ist gewährleistet, dass die Störquellen/Störstellen von innen erkannt werden können. Damit ist eine schnelle und einfache Erkennung von Störquellen sowohl während des Betriebs als auch bei der Inbetriebnahme von Vorrichtungen/Leitungen zum Fördern von Produkten der Tabak verarbeitenden Industrie sichergestellt.This object is achieved by a measuring body mentioned at the beginning, which is characterized in that the measuring body comprises a rod-shaped main body, wherein within the at least partially hollow base body, a measuring element is arranged. Due to the inventive design of the measuring body this is suitable to be moved through the conduit system. By means of the measuring element ensures that the sources of interference / impurities can be detected from the inside. This ensures a quick and easy detection of sources of interference both during operation and during the commissioning of devices / lines for conveying products of the tobacco processing industry.

Vorzugsweise sind dem Grundkörper ein Kopfstück und Endstück zugeordnet. Dadurch wird eine dem eigentlich zu fördernden Produkt ähnelnde Gestalt/Form erreicht, so dass eine exaktere Messung erreichbar ist.Preferably, the main body is associated with a head piece and tail. This achieves a shape / shape that is similar to the actual product to be conveyed, so that a more accurate measurement can be achieved.

Eine zweckmäßige Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sowohl das Kopfstück als auch das Endstück aus einem Filterstück aus Celluloseacetat oder dergleichen gebildet sind. Anders ausgedrückt ist der Grundkörper mit dem Messelement sandwichartig zwischen zwei flexiblen Filterstücken angeordnet, so dass der Messkörper den Verlauf der Rohrleitungen einschließlich der Kurven besonders gut "nachfahren" kann.An expedient development of the invention is characterized in that both the head piece and the end piece are formed from a filter piece of cellulose acetate or the like. In other words, the main body with the measuring element is sandwiched between two flexible filter pieces, so that the measuring body can "trace" the course of the pipelines including the curves particularly well.

Vorteilhafterweise ist das Messelement ein Beschleunigungssensor. Dadurch können insbesondere der Betrag und das zeitliche Auftreten der Beschleunigungen und Verzögerungen jeder Art aufgenommen werden, wodurch sich die Position der Störstelle/Fehlerquelle bestimmen lässt.Advantageously, the measuring element is an acceleration sensor. As a result, in particular the amount and the temporal occurrence of the accelerations and Delays of any kind are recorded, whereby the position of the defect / error source can be determined.

Eine besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsform ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Messkörper zum Anschluss an eine Auswerteeinheit ausgebildet und eingerichtet ist. Damit kann der Messkörper direkt nach der Entnahme aus dem Rohrleitungssystem im Bereich des Empfängers an einen Personal-Computer (PC), ein Laptop oder eine vergleichbare Auswerteeinheit angeschlossen und ausgewertet werden, so dass eine zeitnahe Behebung der Störquelle erfolgen kann.A particularly preferred embodiment is characterized in that the measuring body is designed and set up for connection to an evaluation unit. Thus, the measuring body can be connected and evaluated directly after removal from the piping system in the area of the receiver to a personal computer (PC), a laptop or a comparable evaluation, so that a timely remedy the source of interference can take place.

Weitere vorteilhafte und/oder zweckmäßige Merkmale und Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen sowie der Beschreibung. Eine besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Messkörpers.
Further advantageous and / or expedient features and developments emerge from the subclaims and the description. A particularly preferred embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawing shows:
  • Fig. 1 a perspective view of a measuring body according to the invention.

Das im Folgenden beschriebene Ausführungsbeispiel dient zum Erkennen von Störquellen innerhalb eines Leitungssystems für Filterstäbe zwischen einer Filtersendevorrichtung (Sender) und einer Empfängervorrichtung (Empfänger). Selbstverständlich ist der beschriebene Messkörper auch zum Erkennen von Störquellen in Leitungssystemen für andere Produkte der Tabak verarbeitenden Industrie geeignet.The embodiment described below is used to detect sources of interference within a conduit system for filter rods between a filter sending device (transmitter) and a receiver device (receiver). Of course, the measuring body described is also suitable for detecting sources of interference in piping systems for other products of the tobacco processing industry.

Der in der Figur 1 gezeigte Messkörper 10 umfasst einen Grundkörper 11, der eine stabförmige Außenkontur aufweist. Selbstverständlich kann die äußere Form des Grundkörpers 11 variieren. Der Grundkörper 11 ist mindestens teilweise hohl ausgebildet. In der gezeigten Ausführungsform ist der Grundkörper 11 vollständig hohl ausgebildet und weist eine Hülsenform auf. Innerhalb des Grundkörpers 11 ist ein Messelement 12 angeordnet. Grundsätzlich ist ein aus Grundkörper 11 und Messelement 12 gebildeter Messkörper 10 geeignet, eine Art Stabsonde zu bilden, mittels der eine Fehlersuche in einem (nicht gezeigten) Leitungssystem durchführbar ist.The Indian FIG. 1 shown measuring body 10 comprises a base body 11 having a rod-shaped outer contour. Of course, the outer shape of the main body 11 may vary. The main body 11 is at least partially hollow. In the embodiment shown, the base body 11 is completely hollow and has a sleeve shape. Within the main body 11, a measuring element 12 is arranged. In principle, a measuring body 10 formed from base body 11 and measuring element 12 is suitable for forming a type of bar probe by means of which troubleshooting can be carried out in a line system (not shown).

Optional sind dem Grundkörper 11 jedoch ein Kopfstück 13 und ein Endstück 14 zugeordnet, wobei die Zuordnung Kopf- und End- beliebig ist. Vorzugsweise sind sowohl das Kopfstück 13 als auch das Endstück 14 aus einem Filterstück aus Celluloseacetat oder einem vergleichbaren Material gebildet. Selbstverständlich kann die Ausbildung und Zusammensetzung von Kopfstück 13 und/oder Endstück 14 variieren. Die äußeren Abmessungen der aus Grundkörper 11, Kopfstück 13 und Endstück 14 gebildeten Einheit entsprechen etwa den Abmessungen der tatsächlich jeweils innerhalb des Leitungssystems zu fördernden Produkte, nämlich insbesondere den Abmessungen von Filterstäben. Bevorzugt beträgt der Durchmesser des Messkörpers 11 etwa 7 bis 9mm und besonders bevorzugt 7,8mm. Die Länge des Grundkörpers 11 beträgt bevorzugt 70 bis 80mm und besonders bevorzugt 75mm. Das Kopfstück 13 und das Endstück 14 sind jeweils bevorzugt etwa 30 bis 35mm und besonders etwa 32,5mm lang, so dass sich für den Messkörper 11 eine besonders bevorzugte Gesamtlänge von etwa 140mm ergibt. Damit entspricht der Messkörper 11 in der Form einem üblichen Filterstab. Selbstverständlich sind andere Abmessungen in Durchmesser und Länge möglich.Optionally, however, a head piece 13 and an end piece 14 are assigned to the main body 11, wherein the assignment of head and end is arbitrary. Preferably, both the head 13 and the end piece 14 are formed from a filter piece of cellulose acetate or a similar material. Of course, the design and composition of header 13 and / or tail 14 may vary. The outer dimensions of the unit formed from the base body 11, head piece 13 and end piece 14 correspond approximately to the dimensions of the products actually to be conveyed within the line system, namely in particular the dimensions of filter rods. Preferably, the diameter of the measuring body 11 is about 7 to 9 mm and more preferably 7.8 mm. The length of the main body 11 is preferably 70 to 80 mm and particularly preferably 75 mm. The head piece 13 and the end piece 14 are each preferably about 30 to 35 mm and especially about 32.5 mm long, so that a particularly preferred overall length of about 140 mm results for the measuring body 11. Thus, the measuring body 11 corresponds in shape to a conventional filter rod. Of course, other dimensions in diameter and length are possible.

Das Messelement 12 ist in der beschriebenen Ausführungsform ein Beschleunigungssensor. Der Beschleunigungssensor ist auf einer Platine 15 oder dergleichen angeordnet. Der Platine 15 können weitere Mess- und/oder Steuerungselemente 16 zugeordnet sein. Insbesondere können der Platine 15 auch Speicherelemente und dergleichen zugeordnet sein. Der Beschleunigungssensor oder vergleichbare Messelemente sind insbesondere zur Erkennung von auf den Messkörper 10 einwirkender Kräfte und/oder positiver und negativer Beschleunigungen ausgebildet und eingerichtet.The measuring element 12 is an acceleration sensor in the described embodiment. The acceleration sensor is disposed on a board 15 or the like. The circuit board 15 may be associated with additional measuring and / or control elements 16. In particular, the circuit board 15 may also be associated with memory elements and the like. The acceleration sensor or comparable measuring elements are designed and set up in particular for detecting forces acting on the measuring body 10 and / or positive and negative accelerations.

Der Messkörper 10 ist zum Anschluss an eine (nicht dargestellte) Auswerteeinheit ausgebildet und eingerichtet. Dazu kann der Messkörper 10 einen (nicht explizit dargstellten) Stecker und/oder eine Buchse aufweisen. Andere Möglichkeiten der Datenübertragung, insbesondere auch über Funksignale sind ebenfalls möglich. Der Messkörper 10 ist kabellos ausgebildet. Das bedeutet, dass die Aktivierung des Messkörpers 10, das Messen selbst und das Fördern des Messkörpers 10 durch das Leitungssystem frei von Versorgungs- und/oder Steuerungs- und/oder Signalleitungen erfolgt.The measuring body 10 is designed and set up for connection to an evaluation unit (not shown). For this purpose, the measuring body 10 may have a plug (not explicitly illustrated) and / or a socket. Other ways of data transmission, in particular via radio signals are also possible. The measuring body 10 is wireless. This means that the activation of the measuring body 10, the measuring itself and the conveying of the measuring body 10 through the Line system is free from supply and / or control and / or signal lines.

Neben der Erkennung von Stör- bzw. Fehlerstellen am bzw. im Rohrleitungssystem kann der Messkörper 10 auch zu Zwecken der Analyse des eigentlichen Abschussvorgangs im Bereich des Senders und/oder des Bremsvorgangs im Bereich des Empfängers eingesetzt werden. Des Weiteren können mit dem Messkörper 10 auch andere Parameter, wie z.B. Einflüsse durch Entlüftungen oder dergleichen gemessen und ausgewertet werden. Zu diesem Zweck können alternativ oder kumulativ weitere Sensoren, Sonden oder dergleichen innerhalb des Grundkörpers 11 angeordnet sein.In addition to the detection of faulty or faulty locations on or in the pipeline system, the measuring body 10 can also be used for purposes of analyzing the actual firing process in the area of the transmitter and / or the braking process in the area of the receiver. Furthermore, with the measuring body 10, other parameters, such as e.g. Influences can be measured and evaluated by vents or the like. For this purpose, alternatively or cumulatively, further sensors, probes or the like may be arranged within the main body 11.

Das Messprinzip mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Messkörper 11 erfolgt wie im Folgenden beschrieben:

  • Der Messkörper 10 wird wie ein normaler Filterstab im Bereich des Senders abgeschossen. Vor dem Einlegen in die Sendestation des Senders wird der Messkörper 10 bzw. genauer das Messelement 12 aktiviert. Entsprechendes gilt für die notwendigen Speicher- und Programmbausteine sowie alle anderen an der Erkennung beteiligten Komponenten. Während der Förderung des Messkörpers 10 durch das Leitungssystem werden die auf den Messkörper 10 wirkenden Beschleunigungen aufgezeichnet. Nachdem der Messkörper 10 beim Empfänger angekommen und entnommen worden ist, wird der Messkörper 10 an eine Auswerteeinheit angeschlossen und die Messdaten werden ausgewertet. Eine Verbindungsstelle innerhalb des Leitungssystems bremst z.B. den Messkörper 10. Der Betrag und das zeitliche Auftreten solcher Verzögerungen werden aufgenommen. Entsprechendes gilt für Querbeschleunigungen. Hohe Querbeschleunigungen deuten z.B. auf einen Kurvenverlauf des Leitungssystems hin. Aus der Gesamtheit der aufgenommenen/aufgezeichneten Informationen lässt sich die Position der Störquelle mit geringem Aufwand und zuverlässig bestimmen und entsprechend abstellen.
The measuring principle with the measuring body 11 according to the invention takes place as described below:
  • The measuring body 10 is fired like a normal filter rod in the area of the transmitter. Before being placed in the transmitting station of the transmitter, the measuring body 10 or more precisely the measuring element 12 is activated. The same applies to the necessary memory and program blocks as well as all other components involved in the detection. During the conveyance of the measuring body 10 through the conduit system, the accelerations acting on the measuring body 10 are recorded. After the measuring body 10 has arrived at the receiver and removed, the measuring body 10 is connected to an evaluation unit and the measured data are evaluated. A connection point within the line system brakes, for example, the measuring body 10. The amount and the temporal occurrence of such delays are recorded. The same applies to lateral accelerations. High lateral accelerations indicate, for example, a curve of the pipeline system. From the entirety of the recorded / recorded information, the position of the source of interference can be determined with little effort and reliably and adjusted accordingly.

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Messkörper (10) zum Erkennen von Störquellen innerhalb eines Leitungssystems für Tabak verarbeitende Produkte zwischen einer Sendervorrichtung und einer Empfängervorrichtung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Messkörper (10) einen stabförmigen Grundkörper (11) umfasst, wobei innerhalb des mindestens teilweise hohl ausgebildeten Grundkörpers (11) ein Messelement (12) angeordnet ist.Measuring body (10) for detecting sources of interference within a pipe system for tobacco-processing products between a transmitter device and a receiver device, characterized in that the measuring body (10) comprises a rod-shaped base body (11), wherein within the at least partially hollow base body (11) a measuring element (12) is arranged. Messkörper nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass dem Grundkörper (11) ein Kopfstück (13) und ein Endstück (14) zugeordnet sind.Measuring body according to claim 1, characterized in that the main body (11) is associated with a head piece (13) and an end piece (14). Messkörper nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sowohl das Kopfstück (13) als auch das Endstück (14) aus einem Filterstück aus Celluloseacetat oder dergleichen gebildet sind.Measuring body according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that both the head piece (13) and the end piece (14) are formed from a filter piece of cellulose acetate or the like. Messkörper nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Messkörper (10) die äußeren Abmessungen der tatsächlich jeweils innerhalb des Leitungssystems zu fördernden Produkte aufweist.Measuring body according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the measuring body (10) has the outer dimensions of the actually each within the conduit system to be conveyed products. Messkörper nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Messelement (12) ein Beschleunigungssensor ist.Measuring body according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the measuring element (12) is an acceleration sensor. Messkörper nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Messkörper (10) zum Anschluss an eine Auswerteeinheit ausgebildet und eingerichtet ist.Measuring body according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the measuring body (10) is designed and arranged for connection to an evaluation unit. Messkörper nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Messkörper (10) kabellos ausgebildet ist.Measuring body according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the measuring body (10) is formed wirelessly.
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