EP2570042A2 - Composite filter production module - Google Patents

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EP2570042A2
EP2570042A2 EP12003824A EP12003824A EP2570042A2 EP 2570042 A2 EP2570042 A2 EP 2570042A2 EP 12003824 A EP12003824 A EP 12003824A EP 12003824 A EP12003824 A EP 12003824A EP 2570042 A2 EP2570042 A2 EP 2570042A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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  • the present invention relates to a multifilament manufacturing module for processing a plurality of filter rods of a type A, with a diameter D, comprising a scaffold provided with an entrance side and an exit side, which comprises a receiving station for receiving and providing the filter rods, a processing unit for processing the filter rods and accommodating a rotary-axis transfer unit connecting the entrance side to the exit side.
  • Multifilters with a large number of different filter segments are becoming increasingly important and are produced in a strand process, in which first the different filter segments are combined in a desired combination in an assembly unit, transferred into a strand unit, connected to an endless strand by means of wrapping with an enveloping strip and subsequently in Filter rods are cut.
  • WO 2003/024256 is proposed a modular design of a compilation unit in the form of self-sufficient, independent functional units, which allow a cigarette manufacturer to adapt his assembly unit extremely flexible by an exchange, by omitting and / or adding a module to a variety of production needs and to expand it in a simple way.
  • WO 2003/024256 is a with respect to the height of the entry and exit of filter segments in a module horizontal transfer of the filter segments is provided.
  • the object of the present invention is to improve an assembly unit of a multifilament production machine in various respects. Measures are to be specified which allow a time-optimal changeover, a reliable assembly, a precise positioning of a module and / or a flexible changeover.
  • the processing unit and the transfer unit at least partially separately detachably received by the scaffold, separately positionable on the scaffold in a predetermined working position, in the respective working position, each with an associated drive for setting the respective transport speed in the Machining unit and in the transfer unit coupled to the scaffold separately fixable and each with the remaining at a change of the processing unit and / or the transfer unit on the scaffold, drives are controlled separately, a conversion in a simple manner and in a short time is possible.
  • monitoring means can still be arranged on the transfer unit even under the most difficult space conditions.
  • the dwell time in a module can be increased to allow sufficient time for a check.
  • Known devices each provide a horizontal transfer unit for inserting filter segments of a second sort, between or after horizontally conveyed filter segments of a first type and a horizontal transfer of assembled filter segments of the first and second types with respect to the respective entrance side and exit side of the devices and follow thus a well-traveled way.
  • a monitoring means and / or an additional filter segment insertion station can be arranged in a space-saving manner above and / or below the transfer unit.
  • the transfer unit is oriented in descending direction at least in sections in the direction from the inlet side to the outlet side.
  • a particularly secure transfer and a high variability of the multifilter length is made possible by the fact that the transfer unit two in the transfer direction each other having downstream drums whose axes of rotation form the axes of rotation of the transfer unit and which are preferably provided with distributed over their respective lateral surface arranged troughs.
  • the transfer unit two in the transfer direction each other having downstream drums whose axes of rotation form the axes of rotation of the transfer unit and which are preferably provided with distributed over their respective lateral surface arranged troughs.
  • a large number of different filter segments can be conveyed transversely axially and arranged longitudinally one behind the other.
  • the transfer unit comprises a circulating means, in particular rollers, revolving, endless conveyor, in particular with vacuum acted upon conveyor belt, in particular with a plurality arranged transversely to the transport direction receiving troughs or with a lijnsausformung in the transport direction trough, and the axes of rotation of the deflecting form the axes of rotation of the transfer unit allows safe transfer of the filter segments and reduces centrifugal forces acting on the filter segments at least in sections during a transfer.
  • the transfer unit with its end located on the inlet side is offset relative to the inlet side and / or with its end located on the outlet side opposite the outlet side, in particular is set back or protruding, in particular by an offset of between 1/10 and 15 times, preferably 1 / 5 to 10 times the diameter D of a filter rod of grade A, in particular by an offset between 0.4 to 120 mm, preferably 0.8 to 80 mm, a module can be particularly reliable and accurately position and a gentle transfer between two modules guarantee.
  • the receiving station is designed as a width-adjustable and / or depth-adjustable magazine, preferably with a smaller width than its height, in particular narrower
  • the module is particularly easy to adapt to different lengths and diameters of the filter rods to be processed for a desired multi-filter rod and ensures reliable flow and removal of the filter rods to be processed.
  • a monitoring means and / or a filter segment access station, and / or a separation station is arranged above and / or below the transfer unit and picked up from the stand, a combination unit with such a module can be improved in various respects. Incorrect assignments can be recognized early and scrap can be reduced. The variability can be increased by the additional addition of a filter segment.
  • the separation station allows a change in position of the filter segments in the transfer unit, that is still during the transfer and after assembling in the same module.
  • Does the processing unit includes a cutting station, in particular a cutting drum receiving the filter rods and the cutting drum, associated Schneidmifteln, especially circular blade for cutting the filter rods in filter segments and the cutting means to an excess of 1/10 to 5/10 mm based on the respective nominal size Set the length of a filter segment, can produce high-precision Multifilterstäbe and precisely comply with desired draw resistances.
  • the filter rods of the type A preferably in the processing unit, cut into filter segments and fed to the transfer unit and adjacent thereto are added to the filter segments of the type B for forming groups of longitudinally successive filter segments of the type A and the type B and the groups are discharged at the exit side at an initial height AH, which is different from the input height EH, can be a flexible exchange, Add and / or omit a module in a conversion of a assembly unit while ensuring space-optimized design of the module.
  • filter rods of grade A with cutting agents in filter segments with an excess based on the nominal size of the respective length of a filter segment cut and the excess between 5/100 to 6/10 mm, preferably 1/10 to 5/10 mm based on the respective nominal size adjusted multifilters with high-precision length and draw resistance can be produced.
  • the filter rods are cut into filter segments and the filter segments are accelerated by a factor of 1 to 3 to 1 to 6, preferably 1 to 4 to 1 to 5 or by a factor of 3 to 1 to 6 to 1, preferably 4, before being transferred to the transfer unit 1 to 5 to 1 delayed, based on their respective conveying speed, in particular in the processing unit, particularly high throughputs and / or dense transfer arrangements of the filter segments can be achieved with still sufficiently high quality.
  • a cigarette filter manufacturer can provide a multifilter for its filter cigarettes , adjust its production to the desired geometry of the multifilter in a simple way and convert it in a short time.
  • Partial schematically illustrated assembly means comprises two modules arranged adjacent to each other for processing a plurality of filter rods 1 of a grade A, with a diameter D (first module) and a plurality of filter rods 2 of a grade B, with a diameter D (second module).
  • a module comprises a scaffold 5 provided with an inlet side 3 and an outlet side 4, which has a receiving station 6 for receiving and providing the filter rods 1, a processing unit 7 for processing the filter rods 1 and a rotary axis 8 connecting the inlet side 3 with the outlet side 4 , 9 provided transfer unit 10 receives.
  • the processing unit 7 and the transfer unit 10 are each at least partially separately detachably received by the framework 5. They are separately positionable on the framework 5 in each case in a predetermined working position. They are in the respective working position with each associated drives 11 to 15 (processing unit 7) and drives 16, 17 (transfer unit 10) for setting the respective transport speed in the processing unit 7 and in the transfer unit 10 coupled. They are separately fixable to the scaffold 5 and separately controllable with the drives 11 to 15 (processing unit 7) or 16 and 17 (transfer unit 10) remaining with the change of the processing unit 7 and / or the transfer unit 10 on the scaffold 5.
  • the processing unit 7 comprises a filter run with five drums, which are held by a removable disk with correspondingly provided recordings (indicated in the form of in Fig. 1 shown dashed line).
  • the five drums of the processing unit 7 can each be coupled with the associated drives 11 to 15, which are held stationary by the stand.
  • the transfer unit 10 comprises two downstream drums in the form of an aggregate drum arranged on the inlet side and a transfer drum arranged on the exit side, which are mounted rotatably drivable about the axes of rotation 8 and 9, respectively.
  • the assembly drum and the transfer drum are held by a removable disk with correspondingly provided recordings.
  • the assembling drum and the transfer drum of the transfer unit 10 can each be coupled with the associated drives 16 and 17, which are held stationary by the stand.
  • the transfer unit 10 is inclined relative to the horizontal.
  • the axes of rotation 8 and 9 are arranged vertically offset from one another. Their connecting line shows a rising from the inlet side 3 to the outlet side 4 course.
  • a cutting means designed as a circular blade 18 is arranged, with which a filter segment can, if necessary, be cut before its transfer to a next module or to a strand unit.
  • the first drum and the third drum have cutting means 19, 20 formed as circular knives, with which the filter rods 1 are cut into filter segments.
  • a circular blade 19, 20 perform a single or a multiple cut, in which case a plurality of cutting discs are received by a circular knife shaft accordingly.
  • Partial schematically illustrated assembly means comprises two modules arranged adjacent to each other for processing a plurality of filter rods 1 of a grade A, with a diameter D (first module) and a plurality of filter rods 2 of a grade B, with a diameter D (second module).
  • the transfer unit 10 in the direction from the inlet side 3 to the outlet side 4 a descending orientation.
  • the transfer unit 10 is designed as a continuous conveyor, which revolves around two deflecting members 21, 22, which are designed as rollers, in the form of a conveyor belt 23 which can be acted upon by vacuum.
  • the conveyor belt 23 has a plurality of transverse to the transport direction arranged receiving troughs.
  • the module shown on the left is provided with a monitoring means in the form of a sensor 25.
  • the monitoring means is arranged at the outlet end of the transfer unit 10 and can view the assembled filter segments and check for correct position and / or integrity.
  • the processing unit 7 comprises four drums, wherein the first with respect to the receiving station 6 drum after the receiving station 6 are associated with two circular knives 19, 20 formed cutting means. This results from the embodiment according to Fig. 1 a shortened by a drum filter run.
  • the transfer unit 10 is formed by a circulating conveyor belt 24 with a transport roller 26 associated with the inlet side. With the transport roller 26, a particularly gentle transfer / transfer can be realized and achieve transport on the upper side of the tape in both modules.
  • Fig. 2 and 5 is conveyed in a module on the top and in the subsequent module on the bottom of the conveyor belt 23 and 24, respectively.
  • the conveyor belts are each provided with a vacuum unit (in Fig. 5 indicated by the solid black bar, in Fig. 2 and 4 not shown).

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The module has a receiving station (6) for receiving and providing filter rods (1), and a processing unit (7) for processing the filter rods. A transfer unit (10) is provided with rotational axes (8, 9) and connecting inlet- and outlet sides (3, 4) of a frame (5). The processing unit and transfer unit are separately positionable at the frame in a preset operating position. The processing unit and transfer unit are respectively coupled with drives (11-17) for adjusting transport speed in the processing unit and transfer unit in the operating position. The drives are separately controllable. The receiving station is designed as a breadth- and/or depth-adjustable magazine. The processing unit comprises a cutting station. The transfer unit is designed as a conveyor belt. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for manufacturing filter segments from filter rods of two types (2) a module arrangement.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Multifilterherstell-Modul zum Bearbeiten einer Vielzahl von Filterstäben einer Sorte A, mit einem Durchmesser D, umfassend ein mit einer Eintrittsseite und einer Austrittsseite versehenes Gerüst, welches eine Empfangsstation zum Aufnehmen und Bereitstellen der Filterstäbe, eine Bearbeitungseinheit zum Bearbeiten der Filterstäbe und eine die Eintrittsseite mit der Austrittsseite verbindende, mit Drehachsen versehene Transfereinheit aufnimmt.The present invention relates to a multifilament manufacturing module for processing a plurality of filter rods of a type A, with a diameter D, comprising a scaffold provided with an entrance side and an exit side, which comprises a receiving station for receiving and providing the filter rods, a processing unit for processing the filter rods and accommodating a rotary-axis transfer unit connecting the entrance side to the exit side.

Multifilter mit einer Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Filtersegmente gewinnen zunehmend an Bedeutung und werden in einem Strangverfahren hergestellt, bei welchem zunächst die unterschiedlichen Filtersegmente in einer gewünschten Kombination in einer Zusammenstelleinheit zusammengestellt, in eine Strangeinheit übergeben, zu einem endlosen Strang mittels Umhüllen mit einem Hüllstreifen verbunden und nachfolgend in Filterstäbe geschnitten werden.Multifilters with a large number of different filter segments are becoming increasingly important and are produced in a strand process, in which first the different filter segments are combined in a desired combination in an assembly unit, transferred into a strand unit, connected to an endless strand by means of wrapping with an enveloping strip and subsequently in Filter rods are cut.

In der WO 2003/024256 ist eine modulartige Gestaltung einer Zusammenstelleinheit vorgeschlagen und zwar in Form autarker, selbständiger Funktionseinheiten, welche es einem Zigarettenhersteller ermöglichen, seine Zusammenstelleinheit äußerst flexibel durch einen Austausch, durch ein Weglassen und/oder Hinzufügen eines Moduls an unterschiedlichste Produktionsbedürfnisse anzupassen und auf einfache Weise zu erweitern.In the WO 2003/024256 is proposed a modular design of a compilation unit in the form of self-sufficient, independent functional units, which allow a cigarette manufacturer to adapt his assembly unit extremely flexible by an exchange, by omitting and / or adding a module to a variety of production needs and to expand it in a simple way.

In der WO 2003/024256 ist ein in Bezug auf die Höhe des Eintritts und des Austritts von Filtersegmenten in ein Modul horizontaler Transfer der Filtersegmente vorgesehen.In the WO 2003/024256 is a with respect to the height of the entry and exit of filter segments in a module horizontal transfer of the filter segments is provided.

Die in der WO 2003/024256 vorgeschlagene, vorstehend erläuterte Gestaltung von Modulen ist trendbestimmend gewesen und von einer Vielzahl nachfolgender Konstruktionen aufgenommen und beibehalten worden, beispielsweise bei den aus der WO 2011/008802 , WO 2009/074540 , EP 2 145 551 bekannten Konstruktionen bzw. Vorschlägen.The in the WO 2003/024256 proposed, explained above design of modules has been trend-determining and has been taken and maintained by a variety of subsequent designs, for example in the from the WO 2011/008802 . WO 2009/074540 . EP 2 145 551 known constructions or proposals.

Aufgrund der vielfältigen Einsatz- und Kombinationsmöglichkeiten, welche durch eine solche Zusammenstelleinheit und eine mit dieser ausgestatteten Multifilterherstellmaschine geschaffen werden und in Anbetracht des Interesses der Verbraucher an einer Vielfalt unterschiedlicher Filterzigaretten, benötigen Filterzigarettenhersteller auf einfache Weise und in kurzen Zeiträumen umrüstbare Multifilterherstellmaschinen, wobei die Zusammenstelleinheit wegen der Vielzahl unterschiedlichster Multifilter und Filtersegmente besonders im Vordergrund steht.Due to the variety of uses and combinations that are created by such a assembly unit and equipped with this Multifilterherstellmaschine and in view of the consumer interest in a variety of different filter cigarettes, filter cigarette manufacturers require a simple way and in short periods convertible Multifilterherstellmaschinen, the assembly unit the variety of multifilter and filter segments is in the foreground.

In der EP 2 145 551 wurde vorgeschlagen, Teile eines Moduls in Form auswechselbarer, Trommeln tragender Wechselplatten austauschbar zu gestalten. Der vorstehend erläuterte horizontale Transfer wird auch dort beibehalten.In the EP 2 145 551 It has been proposed to make parts of a module interchangeable in the form of interchangeable, drums carrying removable plates. The above-described horizontal transfer is also maintained there.

Aufgrund der hohen Transportgeschwindigkeiten in einer Zusammenstelleinheit kann es zu Fehlbelegungen der Transportorgane kommen. Beispielsweise kann es dazu kommen, dass ein Filtersegment nicht in eine Aufnahmemulde einer Trommel gelangt, obwohl es zum Zusammenstellen des Multifilters benötigt wird. Die Folge einer solchen "Fehlbelegung" ist dann ein entsprechender Ausschuss, welcher jedoch gering zu halten ist.Due to the high transport speeds in a assembly unit, it can lead to incorrect assignments of the transport organs. For example, it may happen that a filter segment does not get into a receiving trough of a drum, although it is needed to assemble the multifilter. The consequence of such a "misregistration" is then a corresponding committee, which, however, is to be kept low.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Zusammenstelleinheit einer Multifilterherstellmaschine in verschiedener Hinsicht zu verbessern. Es sollen Maßnahmen angegeben werden, welche ein zeitoptimales Umrüsten, ein zuverlässiges Zusammenstellen, ein präzises Positionieren eines Moduls und/oder ein flexibles Umrüsten erlauben.The object of the present invention is to improve an assembly unit of a multifilament production machine in various respects. Measures are to be specified which allow a time-optimal changeover, a reliable assembly, a precise positioning of a module and / or a flexible changeover.

Aufgabe ist es ferner, optimierte Verfahrensweisen zum Zusammenstellen von Filtersegmenten anzugeben.It is also an object to specify optimized methods for assembling filter segments.

Die vorstehenden Aufgaben werden durch ein Multifilterherstell-Modul mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1, durch ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 11 und/oder eine Anordnung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 14 gelöst.The above objects are achieved by a Multifilterherstell module with the features of claim 1, by a method with the features of claim 11 and / or an arrangement with the features of claim 14.

Dadurch, dass bei dem Multifilterherstell-Modul die Bearbeitungseinheit und die Transfereinheit jeweils zumindest teilweise von dem Gerüst separat lösbar aufgenommen, an dem Gerüst jeweils in eine vorgegebene Arbeitsposition separat positionierbar, in der jeweiligen Arbeitsposition mit jeweils einem zugeordneten Antrieb zum Einstellen der jeweiligen Transportgeschwindigkeit in der Bearbeitungseinheit und in der Transfereinheit koppelbar, an dem Gerüst separat fixierbar und jeweils mit den bei einem Wechsel der Bearbeitungseinheit und/oder der Transfereinheit am Gerüst verbleibenden, Antrieben separat steuerbar sind, ist ein Umrüsten auf einfache Art und Weise und in kurzer Zeit möglich.Characterized in that in the Multifilterherstell module, the processing unit and the transfer unit at least partially separately detachably received by the scaffold, separately positionable on the scaffold in a predetermined working position, in the respective working position, each with an associated drive for setting the respective transport speed in the Machining unit and in the transfer unit coupled to the scaffold separately fixable and each with the remaining at a change of the processing unit and / or the transfer unit on the scaffold, drives are controlled separately, a conversion in a simple manner and in a short time is possible.

Weist die Transfereinheit eine gegenüber der Horizontalen zumindest abschnittsweise geneigte Ausrichtung auf, lassen sich Überwachungsmittel auch noch unter schwierigsten Bauraumbedingungen an der Transfereinheit anordnen. Die Verweilzeit in einem Modul lässt sich erhöhen, um ausreichend Zeit für ein Überprüfen zu erhalten.If the transfer unit has an orientation which is inclined at least in sections relative to the horizontal, monitoring means can still be arranged on the transfer unit even under the most difficult space conditions. The dwell time in a module can be increased to allow sufficient time for a check.

Die aus der WO 2011/008802 , WO 2009/074540 , EP 2 145 551 und WO 2003/024256 bekannt gewordenen Vorrichtungen sehen jeweils eine horizontale Transfereinheit zum Einfügen von Filtersegmenten einer zweiten Sorte vor, zwischen oder nach horizontal herantransportierte Filtersegmente einer ersten Sorte und einen horizontalen Transfer von zusammengestellten Filtersegmenten der ersten und zweiten Sorte in Bezug auf die jeweilige Eintrittsseite und Austrittsseite der Vorrichtungen und folgen damit einem eingefahrenen Weg.The from the WO 2011/008802 . WO 2009/074540 . EP 2 145 551 and WO 2003/024256 Known devices each provide a horizontal transfer unit for inserting filter segments of a second sort, between or after horizontally conveyed filter segments of a first type and a horizontal transfer of assembled filter segments of the first and second types with respect to the respective entrance side and exit side of the devices and follow thus a well-traveled way.

Ist die Transfereinheit in Richtung von der Eintrittsseite zu der Austrittsseite zumindest abschnittsweise ansteigend ausgerichtet, kann oberhalb und/oder unterhalb der Transfereinheit ein Überwachungsmittel und/oder ein zusätzliche Filtersegmenteinlegestation platzsparend angeordnet werden.If the transfer unit is oriented in an upward direction at least in sections in the direction from the entry side to the exit side, a monitoring means and / or an additional filter segment insertion station can be arranged in a space-saving manner above and / or below the transfer unit.

Zweckmäßiger Weise ist die Transfereinheit in Richtung von der Eintrittsseite zu der Austrittsseite zumindest abschnittsweise absteigend ausgerichtet.Expediently, the transfer unit is oriented in descending direction at least in sections in the direction from the inlet side to the outlet side.

Ein besonders sicherer Transfer und eine hohe Variabilität der Multifilterlänge wird dadurch ermöglicht, dass die Transfereinheit zwei in Transferrichtung einander nachgeschaltete Trommeln aufweist, deren Rotationsachsen die Drehachsen der Transfereinheit bilden und die vorzugsweise mit über ihre jeweilige Mantelfläche verteilt angeordneten Mulden versehen sind. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung kann eine hohe Anzahl unterschiedlicher Filtersegmente queraxial gefördert und längsaxial hintereinander liegend zusammengestellt werden.A particularly secure transfer and a high variability of the multifilter length is made possible by the fact that the transfer unit two in the transfer direction each other having downstream drums whose axes of rotation form the axes of rotation of the transfer unit and which are preferably provided with distributed over their respective lateral surface arranged troughs. In this embodiment, a large number of different filter segments can be conveyed transversely axially and arranged longitudinally one behind the other.

Eine Ausbildung bei der die Transfereinheit ein um zwei Umlenkorgane, insbesondere Rollen, umlaufendes, endloses Fördermittel, insbesondere mit Vakuum beaufschlagbares Förderband, insbesondere mit einer Vielzahl in quer zur Transportrichtung angeordneter Aufnahmemulden oder mit einer längsaxial in Transportrichtung ausformbaren Mulde, aufweist und die Rotationsachsen der Umlenkorgane die Drehachsen der Transfereinheit bilden, erlaubt einen sicheren Transfer der Filtersegmente und verringert auf die Filtersegmente wirkende Fliehkräfte zumindest abschnittsweise bei einem Transfer.An embodiment in which the transfer unit comprises a circulating means, in particular rollers, revolving, endless conveyor, in particular with vacuum acted upon conveyor belt, in particular with a plurality arranged transversely to the transport direction receiving troughs or with a längsausformung in the transport direction trough, and the axes of rotation of the deflecting form the axes of rotation of the transfer unit allows safe transfer of the filter segments and reduces centrifugal forces acting on the filter segments at least in sections during a transfer.

Ist die Transfereinheit mit ihrem an der Eintrittsseite gelegenen Ende gegenüber der Eintrittsseite und/oder mit ihrem an der Austrittsseite gelegenen Ende gegenüber der Austrittseite versetzt, insbesondere zurückspringend oder hervorspringend angeordnet ist, insbesondere um einen Versatz zwischen dem 1/10 bis 15 fachen, bevorzugt 1/5 bis 10 fachen des Durchmessers D eines Filterstabs der Sorte A, insbesondere um einen Versatz zwischen 0,4 bis 120 mm, bevorzugt 0,8 bis 80 mm, lässt sich ein Modul besonders zuverlässig und genau positionieren und ein schonender Transfer zwischen zwei Modulen gewährleisten.If the transfer unit with its end located on the inlet side is offset relative to the inlet side and / or with its end located on the outlet side opposite the outlet side, in particular is set back or protruding, in particular by an offset of between 1/10 and 15 times, preferably 1 / 5 to 10 times the diameter D of a filter rod of grade A, in particular by an offset between 0.4 to 120 mm, preferably 0.8 to 80 mm, a module can be particularly reliable and accurately position and a gentle transfer between two modules guarantee.

Ist die Empfangsstation als breiten- und/oder tiefenverstellbares Magazin ausgebildet, bevorzugt mit einer geringeren Breite als seine Höhe, insbesondere schmaler als die Projektion der Erstreckung der Transfereinheit zwischen Eintrittsseite und Austrittsseite, ist das Modul auf besonders einfache Art und Weise an unterschiedliche Längen und Durchmesser der zu verarbeitenden Filterstäbe für einen gewünschten Multifilterstab anpassbar und ein zuverlässiges Nachströmen und Ent-nehmen der zu verarbeitenden Filterstäbe gewährleistet.If the receiving station is designed as a width-adjustable and / or depth-adjustable magazine, preferably with a smaller width than its height, in particular narrower As the projection of the extension of the transfer unit between the inlet side and the outlet side, the module is particularly easy to adapt to different lengths and diameters of the filter rods to be processed for a desired multi-filter rod and ensures reliable flow and removal of the filter rods to be processed.

Ist ober- und/oder unterhalb der Transfereinheit ein Überwachungsmittel und/oder eine Filtersegmentzugabestation, und/oder eine Trennstation angeordnet und von dem Gerüst aufgenommen, kann eine Zusammenstelleinheit mit einem solchen Modul in verschiedener Hinsicht verbessert werden. Fehlbelegungen können frühzeitig erkannt und Ausschuss verringert werden. Die Variabilität kann durch die zusätzliche Zugabe eines Filtersegments erhöht werden. Die Trennstation ermöglicht ein Positionsänderung der Filtersegmente in der Transfereinheit, also noch während des Transfers und nach dem Zusammenstellen in dem gleichen Modul.If a monitoring means and / or a filter segment access station, and / or a separation station is arranged above and / or below the transfer unit and picked up from the stand, a combination unit with such a module can be improved in various respects. Incorrect assignments can be recognized early and scrap can be reduced. The variability can be increased by the additional addition of a filter segment. The separation station allows a change in position of the filter segments in the transfer unit, that is still during the transfer and after assembling in the same module.

Umfasst die Bearbeitungseinheit eine Schneidstation mit, insbesondere einer die Filterstäbe aufnehmenden Schneidtrommel und der Schneidtrommel, zugeordneten Schneidmifteln, insbesondere Kreismesser, zum Schneiden der Filterstäbe in Filtersegmente und sind die Schneidmittel auf ein Übermaß von 1/10 bis 5/10 mm bezogen auf das jeweilige Nennmaß der Länge eines Filtersegments eingestellt, lassen sich hochgenaue Multifilterstäbe herstellen und gewünschte Zugwiderstände präzise einhalten.Does the processing unit includes a cutting station, in particular a cutting drum receiving the filter rods and the cutting drum, associated Schneidmifteln, especially circular blade for cutting the filter rods in filter segments and the cutting means to an excess of 1/10 to 5/10 mm based on the respective nominal size Set the length of a filter segment, can produce high-precision Multifilterstäbe and precisely comply with desired draw resistances.

Dadurch, dass die Filtersegmente der Sorte B der Transfereinheit auf einer Eingangshöhe EH an der Eintrittsseite zugeführt und von dieser aufgenommen werden, die Filterstäbe der Sorte A, vorzugsweise in der Bearbeitungseinheit, in Filtersegmente geschnitten und der Transfereinheit zugeführt und von dieser benachbart zu den Filtersegmenten der Sorte B zum Bilden von Gruppen längsaxial einander folgender Filtersegmente der Sorte A und der Sorte B aufgenommen werden und die Gruppen an der Austrittsseite auf einer Ausgangshöhe AH abgegeben werden, welche von der Eingangshöhe EH verschieden ist, lässt sich ein flexibles Austauschen, Hinzufügen und/oder Weglassen eines Moduls bei einem Umrüsten einer Zusammenstelleinheit bei gleichzeitig raumoptimierter Gestaltung des Moduls gewährleisten.Characterized in that the filter segments of the type B of the transfer unit are fed and received at an entrance height EH at the inlet side, the filter rods of the type A, preferably in the processing unit, cut into filter segments and fed to the transfer unit and adjacent thereto are added to the filter segments of the type B for forming groups of longitudinally successive filter segments of the type A and the type B and the groups are discharged at the exit side at an initial height AH, which is different from the input height EH, can be a flexible exchange, Add and / or omit a module in a conversion of a assembly unit while ensuring space-optimized design of the module.

Werden die Filterstäbe der Sorte A mit Schneidmitteln in Filtersegmente mit einem Übermaß bezogen auf das Nennmaß der jeweiligen Länge eines Filtersegments geschnitten und das Übermaß zwischen 5/100 bis 6/10 mm, bevorzugt 1/10 bis 5/10 mm bezogen auf das jeweilige Nennmaß eingestellt, lassen sich Multifilter mit hochpräziser Länge und Zugwiderstand herstellen.If the filter rods of grade A with cutting agents in filter segments with an excess based on the nominal size of the respective length of a filter segment cut and the excess between 5/100 to 6/10 mm, preferably 1/10 to 5/10 mm based on the respective nominal size adjusted, multifilters with high-precision length and draw resistance can be produced.

Werden die Filterstäbe in Filtersegmente geschnitten und die Filtersegmente vor einem Übergeben an die Transfereinheit um einen Faktor 1 zu 3 bis 1 zu 6, bevorzugt 1 zu 4 bis 1 zu 5 beschleunigt oder um einen Faktor 3 zu 1 bis 6 zu 1, bevorzugt 4 zu 1 bis 5 zu 1 verzögert, bezogen auf ihre jeweilige Fördergeschwindigkeit, insbesondere in der Bearbeitungseinheit, lassen sich besonders hohe Durchsätze und/oder dicht liegende Transferanordnungen der Filtersegmente bei noch ausreichend hoher Qualität erzielen.If the filter rods are cut into filter segments and the filter segments are accelerated by a factor of 1 to 3 to 1 to 6, preferably 1 to 4 to 1 to 5 or by a factor of 3 to 1 to 6 to 1, preferably 4, before being transferred to the transfer unit 1 to 5 to 1 delayed, based on their respective conveying speed, in particular in the processing unit, particularly high throughputs and / or dense transfer arrangements of the filter segments can be achieved with still sufficiently high quality.

Durch eine Anordnung einer Vielzahl von Modulen nach einem oder Kombinationen der vorstehenden Vorschläge, bei welcher die Module mittels einer Vielzahl, modulweise vorgesehener, querschnittsverstellbarer Massenstromzuführungen und/oder pneumatischer Zuführleitungen mit Filterstäben unterschiedlicher Sorten versorgt werden, kann ein Zigarettenfilterhersteller, welcher Multifilter für seine Filterzigaretten vorsieht, seine Produktion an jeweils gewünschte Geometrien des Multifilters auf einfache Art und Weise anpassen und in kurzer Zeit umrüsten.By arranging a plurality of modules according to one or combinations of the above proposals, in which the modules are supplied with filter rods of different types by means of a plurality of module-provided cross-section adjustable mass flow supply lines and / or pneumatic supply lines, a cigarette filter manufacturer can provide a multifilter for its filter cigarettes , adjust its production to the desired geometry of the multifilter in a simple way and convert it in a short time.

Weitere Merkmale und/oder Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind den abhängigen Ansprüchen und/oder der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen der Erfindung zu entnehmen.Further features and / or embodiments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims and / or the following description of exemplary embodiments of the invention.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird anhand der in den Figuren 1 bis 5 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert.

Figur 1
zeigt ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand von zwei einander benachbart angeordneten Modulen einer ausschnittsweise schematisch dargestellten Zusammenstelleinrichtung.
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zeigt ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand von zwei einander benachbart angeordneten Modulen einer ausschnittsweise schematisch dargestellten Zusammenstelleinrichtung.
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zeigt ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand von zwei einander benachbart angeordneten Modulen einer ausschnittsweise schematisch dargestellten Zusammenstelleinrichtung.
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zeigt ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand von zwei einander benachbart angeordneten Modulen einer ausschnittsweise schematisch dargestellten Zusammenstelleinrichtung.
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zeigt ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand von zwei einander benachbart angeordneten Modulen einer ausschnittsweise schematisch dargestellten Zusammenstelleinrichtung.
The present invention will be described with reference to the FIGS. 1 to 5 illustrated embodiments explained in more detail.
FIG. 1
shows a first embodiment of the invention with reference to two adjacently arranged modules of a partially schematically illustrated assembly.
FIG. 2
shows a second embodiment of the invention with reference to two adjacently arranged modules of a partially schematically illustrated assembly device.
FIG. 3
shows a third embodiment of the invention with reference to two adjacently arranged modules of a partially schematically illustrated assembly.
FIG. 4
shows a fourth embodiment of the invention with reference to two adjacently arranged modules of a partially schematically illustrated assembly device.
FIG. 5
shows a fifth embodiment of the invention with reference to two adjacently arranged modules of a partially schematically illustrated assembly device.

Die in Fig. 1 ausschnittsweise schematisch dargestellte Zusammenstelleinrichtung umfasst zwei einander benachbart angeordnete Module zum Bearbeiten einer Vielzahl von Filterstäben 1 einer Sorte A, mit einem Durchmesser D (erstes Modul) und einer Vielzahl von Filterstäben 2 einer Sorte B, mit einem Durchmesser D (zweites Modul).In the Fig. 1 Partial schematically illustrated assembly means comprises two modules arranged adjacent to each other for processing a plurality of filter rods 1 of a grade A, with a diameter D (first module) and a plurality of filter rods 2 of a grade B, with a diameter D (second module).

Ein Modul umfasst ein mit einer Eintrittsseite 3 und einer Austrittsseite 4 versehenes Gerüst 5, welches eine Empfangsstation 6 zum Aufnehmen und Bereitstellen der Filterstäbe 1, eine Bearbeitungseinheit 7 zum Bearbeiten der Filterstäbe 1 und eine die Eintrittsseite 3 mit der Austrittsseite 4 verbindende, mit Drehachsen 8, 9 versehene Transfereinheit 10 aufnimmt.A module comprises a scaffold 5 provided with an inlet side 3 and an outlet side 4, which has a receiving station 6 for receiving and providing the filter rods 1, a processing unit 7 for processing the filter rods 1 and a rotary axis 8 connecting the inlet side 3 with the outlet side 4 , 9 provided transfer unit 10 receives.

Die Bearbeitungseinheit 7 und die Transfereinheit 10 sind jeweils zumindest teilweise von dem Gerüst 5 separat lösbar aufgenommen. Sie sind an dem Gerüst 5 jeweils in eine vorgegebene Arbeitsposition separat positionierbar. Sie sind in der jeweiligen Arbeitsposition mit jeweils zugeordneten Antrieben 11 bis 15 (Bearbeitungseinheit 7) und Antrieben 16, 17 (Transfereinheit 10) zum Einstellen der jeweiligen Transportgeschwindigkeit in der Bearbeitungseinheit 7 und in der Transfereinheit 10 koppelbar. Sie sind an dem Gerüst 5 separat fixierbar und jeweils mit den bei einem Wechsel der Bearbeitungseinheit 7 und/oder der Transfereinheit 10 am Gerüst 5 verbleibenden, Antrieben 11 bis 15 (Bearbeitungseinheit 7) beziehungsweise 16 und 17 (Transfereinheit 10) separat steuerbar.The processing unit 7 and the transfer unit 10 are each at least partially separately detachably received by the framework 5. They are separately positionable on the framework 5 in each case in a predetermined working position. They are in the respective working position with each associated drives 11 to 15 (processing unit 7) and drives 16, 17 (transfer unit 10) for setting the respective transport speed in the processing unit 7 and in the transfer unit 10 coupled. They are separately fixable to the scaffold 5 and separately controllable with the drives 11 to 15 (processing unit 7) or 16 and 17 (transfer unit 10) remaining with the change of the processing unit 7 and / or the transfer unit 10 on the scaffold 5.

Die Bearbeitungseinheit 7 umfasst einen Filterlauf mit fünf Trommeln, welche durch eine Wechselplatte mit entsprechend vorgesehenen Aufnahmen gehalten sind (angedeutet in Form der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Strichpunktlinie). Die fünf Trommeln der Bearbeitungseinheit 7 sind jeweils mit den zugeordneten, von dem Gerüst ortsfest aufgenommenen Antrieben 11 bis 15 koppelbar.The processing unit 7 comprises a filter run with five drums, which are held by a removable disk with correspondingly provided recordings (indicated in the form of in Fig. 1 shown dashed line). The five drums of the processing unit 7 can each be coupled with the associated drives 11 to 15, which are held stationary by the stand.

Die Transfereinheit 10 umfasst zwei einander nachgeschaltete Trommeln in Form einer eintrittsseitig angeordneten Zusammenstelltrommel und einer austrittsseitig angeordneten Übergabetrommel, welche um die Drehachsen 8 beziehungsweise 9 drehantreibbar gelagert sind. Die Zusammenstelltrommel und die Übergabetrommel sind durch eine Wechselplatte mit entsprechend vorgesehenen Aufnahmen gehalten. Die Zusammenstelltrommel und die Übergabetrommel der Transfereinheit 10 sind jeweils mit den zugeordneten, von dem Gerüst ortsfest aufgenommenen Antrieben 16 und 17 koppelbar.The transfer unit 10 comprises two downstream drums in the form of an aggregate drum arranged on the inlet side and a transfer drum arranged on the exit side, which are mounted rotatably drivable about the axes of rotation 8 and 9, respectively. The assembly drum and the transfer drum are held by a removable disk with correspondingly provided recordings. The assembling drum and the transfer drum of the transfer unit 10 can each be coupled with the associated drives 16 and 17, which are held stationary by the stand.

Die Transfereinheit 10 ist gegenüber der Horizontalen geneigt ausgerichtet. Die Drehachsen 8 und 9 sind vertikal zueinander versetzt angeordnet. Ihre Verbindungslinie zeigt einen von der Eintrittsseite 3 zu der Austrittsseite 4 ansteigenden Verlauf.The transfer unit 10 is inclined relative to the horizontal. The axes of rotation 8 and 9 are arranged vertically offset from one another. Their connecting line shows a rising from the inlet side 3 to the outlet side 4 course.

Unterhalb der Übergabetrommel ist ein als Kreismesser 18 ausgebildetes Schneidmittel angeordnet, mit welchem ein Filtersegment im Bedarfsfall vor seiner Übergabe an ein nächstes Modul oder an eine Strangeinheit geschnitten werden kann.Below the transfer drum, a cutting means designed as a circular blade 18 is arranged, with which a filter segment can, if necessary, be cut before its transfer to a next module or to a strand unit.

Von den ausgehend von der Empfangsstation 6 einander folgenden fünf Trommeln weisen die erste Trommel und die dritte Trommel als Kreismesser ausgebildete Schneidmittel 19, 20 auf, mit welchen die Filterstäbe 1 in Filtersegmente geschnitten werden. Je nach Bedarf kann ein Kreismesser 19, 20 einen Einzel- oder einen Mehrfachschnitt durchführen, wobei dann entsprechend eine Vielzahl von Schneidscheiben von einer Kreismesser-Welle aufgenommen sind.Of the five drums following each other from the receiving station 6, the first drum and the third drum have cutting means 19, 20 formed as circular knives, with which the filter rods 1 are cut into filter segments. As required, a circular blade 19, 20 perform a single or a multiple cut, in which case a plurality of cutting discs are received by a circular knife shaft accordingly.

Weitere Einzelheiten zum Aufbau und zur Arbeitsweise eines solchen Moduls sind der WO 2003/024256 entnehmbar, welche in den Offenbarungsgehalt der vorliegenden Anmeldung aufgenommen sein soll.Further details on the structure and operation of such a module are the WO 2003/024256 removable, which should be included in the disclosure of the present application.

Die in Fig. 2 ausschnittsweise schematisch dargestellte Zusammenstelleinrichtung umfasst zwei einander benachbart angeordnete Module zum Bearbeiten einer Vielzahl von Filterstäben 1 einer Sorte A, mit einem Durchmesser D (erstes Modul) und einer Vielzahl von Filterstäben 2 einer Sorte B, mit einem Durchmesser D (zweites Modul).In the Fig. 2 Partial schematically illustrated assembly means comprises two modules arranged adjacent to each other for processing a plurality of filter rods 1 of a grade A, with a diameter D (first module) and a plurality of filter rods 2 of a grade B, with a diameter D (second module).

Bei dem in Fig. 2 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Transfereinheit 10 in Richtung von der Eintrittsseite 3 zu der Austrittsseite 4 eine absteigende Ausrichtung auf.At the in Fig. 2 illustrated embodiment, the transfer unit 10 in the direction from the inlet side 3 to the outlet side 4 a descending orientation.

In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Transfereinheit 10 als ein um zwei Umlenkorgane 21, 22, welche als Rollen ausgebildet sind, umlaufendes, endloses Fördermittel, in Form eines mit Vakuum beaufschlagbaren Förderbands 23 ausgebildet. Das Förderband 23 weist eine Vielzahl quer zur Transportrichtung angeordneter Aufnahmemulden auf.In this exemplary embodiment, the transfer unit 10 is designed as a continuous conveyor, which revolves around two deflecting members 21, 22, which are designed as rollers, in the form of a conveyor belt 23 which can be acted upon by vacuum. The conveyor belt 23 has a plurality of transverse to the transport direction arranged receiving troughs.

Bei dieser Ausgestaltung kann ein ausladendes Übergreifen der Transfereinheit 10 weit über die Eintrittsseite 3 und die Austrittsseite 4 hinaus vermieden werden.In this embodiment, an overstretching spreading of the transfer unit 10 far beyond the inlet side 3 and the exit side 4 can be avoided.

Das in Fig. 2 links dargestellte Modul ist mit einem Überwachungsmittel in Form eines Sensors 25 versehen. Das Überwachungsmittel ist am austrittseitigen Ende der Transfereinheit 10 angeordnet und kann die zusammengestellten Filtersegmente einsehen und auf korrekte Lage und/oder Unversehrtheit überprüfen.This in Fig. 2 The module shown on the left is provided with a monitoring means in the form of a sensor 25. The monitoring means is arranged at the outlet end of the transfer unit 10 and can view the assembled filter segments and check for correct position and / or integrity.

Bei dem in Fig. 3 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel umfasst die Bearbeitungseinheit 7 vier Trommeln, wobei der in Bezug auf die Empfangsstation 6 ersten Trommel nach der Empfangsstation 6 zwei als Kreismesser 19, 20 ausgebildete Schneidmittel zugeordnet sind. Hier ergibt sich gegenüber dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 ein um eine Trommel verkürzter Filterlauf.At the in Fig. 3 illustrated embodiment, the processing unit 7 comprises four drums, wherein the first with respect to the receiving station 6 drum after the receiving station 6 are associated with two circular knives 19, 20 formed cutting means. This results from the embodiment according to Fig. 1 a shortened by a drum filter run.

Bei dem in Fig. 4 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Transfereinheit 10 durch ein umlaufendes Förderband 24 mit einer eintrittsseitig zugeordneten Transportrolle 26 ausgebildet. Mit der Transportrolle 26 lässt sich eine besonders schonende Übernahme/Übergabe realisieren und ein Transport auf der Bandoberseite in beiden Modulen erzielen.At the in Fig. 4 illustrated embodiment, the transfer unit 10 is formed by a circulating conveyor belt 24 with a transport roller 26 associated with the inlet side. With the transport roller 26, a particularly gentle transfer / transfer can be realized and achieve transport on the upper side of the tape in both modules.

Bei den Ausführungsbeispielen gemäß Fig. 2 und 5 wird in einem Modul auf der Oberseite und in dem nachfolgenden Modul auf der Unterseite des Förderbands 23 bzw. 24 gefördert. Die Förderbänder sind jeweils mit einer Vakuumeinheit versehen (in Fig. 5 mit dem durchgezogenen schwarzen Balken angedeutet, in Fig. 2 und 4 nicht dargestellt).In the embodiments according to Fig. 2 and 5 is conveyed in a module on the top and in the subsequent module on the bottom of the conveyor belt 23 and 24, respectively. The conveyor belts are each provided with a vacuum unit (in Fig. 5 indicated by the solid black bar, in Fig. 2 and 4 not shown).

Die zu den jeweiligen Ausführungsbeispielen angegebenen Ausgestaltungen sind jeweils exemplarisch bei dem jeweiligen Ausführungsbeispiel angegeben worden. Die jeweiligen Ausgestaltungen lassen sich mit Vorteil von dem einen auf das andere Ausführungsbeispiel übertragen und kombinieren.The embodiments specified for the respective exemplary embodiments have been given in each case by way of example in the respective exemplary embodiment. The respective embodiments can be advantageously transferred from one to the other embodiment and combine.

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Multifilterherstell-Modul zum Bearbeiten einer Vielzahl von Filterstäben (1) einer Sorte A, mit einem Durchmesser D, umfassend ein mit einer Eintrittsseite (3) und einer Austrittsseite (4) versehenes Gerüst (5), welches eine Empfangsstation (6) zum Aufnehmen und Bereitstellen der Filterstäbe (1), eine Bearbeitungseinheit (7) zum Bearbeiten der Filterstäbe (1) und eine die Eintrittsseite (3) mit der Austrittsseite (4) verbindende, mit Drehachsen (8, 9) versehene Transfereinheit (10) aufnimmt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bearbeitungseinheit (7) und die Transfereinheit (10) jeweils zumindest teilweise von dem Gerüst (5) separat lösbar aufgenommen, an dem Gerüst (5) jeweils in eine vorgegebene Arbeitsposition separat positionierbar, in der jeweiligen Arbeitsposition mit jeweils einem zugeordneten Antrieb (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) zum Einstellen der jeweiligen Transportgeschwindigkeit in der Bearbeitungseinheit (7) und in der Transfereinheit (10) koppelbar, an dem Gerüst (5) separat fixierbar und jeweils mit den bei einem Wechsel der Bearbeitungseinheit (7) und/oder der Transfereinheit (10) am Gerüst verbleibenden, Antrieben (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) separat steuerbar sind.Multifilterherstell module for processing a plurality of filter rods (1) of a type A, with a diameter D, comprising a provided with an inlet side (3) and an outlet side (4) scaffold (5), which has a receiving station (6) for receiving and Provision of the filter rods (1), a processing unit (7) for processing the filter rods (1) and a the inlet side (3) with the outlet side (4) connecting, with rotary axes (8, 9) provided transfer unit (10) receives, characterized in that the processing unit (7) and the transfer unit (10) are each separately detachably received by the stand (5), separately positionable on the stand (5) in a predetermined working position, in the respective working position, each with an associated drive ( 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) for setting the respective transport speed in the processing unit (7) and in the transfer unit (10) coupled to the scaffold (5) can be fixed separately and each with the remaining at a change of the processing unit (7) and / or the transfer unit (10) on the scaffold, drives (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) are separately controllable. Modul nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transfereinheit (10) eine gegenüber der Horizontalen zumindest abschnittsweise geneigte Ausrichtung aufweist.Module according to claim 1, characterized in that the transfer unit (10) has a relative to the horizontal at least partially inclined orientation. Modul nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transfereinheit (10) in Richtung von der Eintrittsseite (3) zu der Austrittsseite (4) zumindest abschnittsweise ansteigend ausgerichtet ist.Module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the transfer unit (10) in the direction from the inlet side (3) to the outlet side (4) is oriented at least in sections rising. Modul nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transfereinheit (10) in Richtung von der Eintrittsseite (3) zu der Austrittsseite (4) zumindest abschnittsweise absteigend ausgerichtet ist.Module according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the transfer unit (10) in the direction of the inlet side (3) to the outlet side (4) is at least partially oriented descending. Modul nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transfereinheit (10) zwei in Transferrichtung einander nachgeschaltete Trommeln aufweist, deren Rotationsachsen die Drehachsen (8, 9) der Transfereinheit (10) bilden und die vorzugsweise mit über ihre jeweilige Mantelfläche verteilt angeordneten Mulden versehen sind.Module according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the transfer unit (10) has two downstream in the transfer direction drums whose axes of rotation form the axes of rotation (8, 9) of the transfer unit (10) and which preferably with their respective Shell surface distributed arranged troughs are provided. Modul nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transfereinheit (10) ein um zwei Umlenkorgane (21, 22), insbesondere Rollen, umlaufendes, endloses Fördermittel (23, 24), insbesondere mit Vakuum beaufschlagbares Förderband, insbesondere mit einer Vielzahl in quer zur Transportrichtung angeordneter Aufnahmemulden oder mit einer längsaxial in Transportrichtung ausformbaren Mulde, aufweist und die Rotationsachsen der Umlenkorgane (21, 22) die Drehachsen (8, 9) der Transfereinheit (10) bilden.Module according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the transfer unit (10) comprises a two deflecting members (21, 22), in particular rollers, circulating, endless conveying means (23, 24), in particular with vacuum acted upon conveyor belt, in particular with a multiplicity of receiving cavities arranged transversely to the transport direction or with a recess which can be formed longitudinally in the transport direction, and the axes of rotation of the deflecting members (21, 22) form the axes of rotation (8, 9) of the transfer unit (10). Modul nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transfereinheit (10) mit ihrem an der Eintrittsseite (3) gelegenen Ende gegenüber der Eintrittsseite (3) und/oder mit ihrem an der Austrittsseite (4) gelegenen Ende gegenüber der Austrittseite (4) versetzt, insbesondere zurückspringend oder hervorspringend angeordnet ist, insbesondere um einen Versatz zwischen dem 1/10 bis 15 fachen, bevorzugt 1/5 bis 10 fachen des Durchmessers D eines Filterstabs (1) der Sorte A, insbesondere um einen Versatz zwischen 0,4 bis 120 mm, bevorzugt 0,8 bis 80 mm.Module according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the transfer unit (10) with its located on the inlet side (3) end opposite the inlet side (3) and / or with its at the outlet side (4) located opposite end the outlet side (4) offset, in particular is arranged to jump back or hervorspringend, in particular by an offset between 1/10 to 15 times, preferably 1/5 to 10 times the diameter D of a filter rod (1) of the type A, in particular by an offset between 0.4 to 120 mm, preferably 0.8 to 80 mm. Modul nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Empfangsstation (6) als breiten- und/oder tiefenverstellbares Magazin ausgebildet ist, bevorzugt mit einer geringeren Breite als seine Höhe, insbesondere schmaler als die Projektion der Erstreckung der Transfereinheit (10) zwischen Eintrittsseite (3) und Austrittsseite (4).Module according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the receiving station (6) is designed as a width and / or depth adjustable magazine, preferably with a smaller width than its height, in particular narrower than the projection of the extension of the transfer unit ( 10) between inlet side (3) and outlet side (4). Modul nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ober- und/oder unterhalb der Transfereinheit (10) ein Überwachungsmittel (25) und/oder eine Filtersegmentzugabestation, und/oder eine Trennstation (18) angeordnet und von dem Gerüst (5) aufgenommen ist.Module according to one or more of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that above and / or below the transfer unit (10) a monitoring means (25) and / or a Filtersegmentzugabestation, and / or a separation station (18) arranged and from the framework (5) is included. Modul nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bearbeitungseinheit (7) eine Schneidstation mit, insbesondere einer die Filterstäbe (1, 2) aufnehmenden Schneidtrommel und der Schneidtrommel, zugeordneten Schneidmitteln (19, 20), insbesondere Kreismesser, zum Schneiden der Filterstäbe (1, 2) in Filtersegmente umfasst und die Schneidmittel (19, 20) auf ein Übermaß von 1/10 bis 5/10 mm bezogen auf das jeweilige Nennmaß der Länge eines Filtersegments eingestellt sind.Module according to one or more of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the processing unit (7) has a cutting station with, in particular a cutting drum receiving the filter rods (1, 2) and the cutting drum, associated cutting means (19, 20), in particular circular blades, for cutting the filter rods (1, 2) into filter segments and the cutting means (19, 20) are set to an excess of 1/10 to 5/10 mm relative to the respective nominal size of the length of a filter segment. Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Vielzahl von Gruppen von längsaxial einander folgenden Filtersegmenten der Sorte A und Filtersegmenten der Sorte B aus Filterstäben (1) der Sorte A und Filtersegmenten der Sorte B mit einem Multifilterherstell-Modul nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Filtersegmente der Sorte B der Transfereinheit (10) auf einer Eingangshöhe EH an der Eintrittsseite (3) zugeführt und von dieser aufgenommen werden, die Filterstäbe der Sorte A, vorzugsweise in der Bearbeitungseinheit (7), in Filtersegmente geschnitten und der Transfereinheit (10) zugeführt und von dieser benachbart zu den Filtersegmenten der Sorte B zum Bilden von Gruppen längsaxial einander folgender Filtersegmente der Sorte A und der Sorte B aufgenommen werden und die Gruppen an der Austrittsseite (4) auf einer Ausgangshöhe AH abgegeben werden, welche von der Eingangshöhe EH verschieden ist.A method for producing a plurality of groups of longitudinally successive A-type filter segments and B-type filter segments of A-type filter rods (1) and B-type filter segments having a multifilament- producing module according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the filter segments of the type B of the transfer unit (10) are fed and received at an entrance height EH at the inlet side (3), the filter rods of the type A, preferably in the processing unit (7), cut into filter segments and the transfer unit (10) and are received by this adjacent to the filter segments of type B for forming groups of longitudinally successive filter segments of the type A and the type B and the groups are discharged at the outlet side (4) at an initial height AH, which differ from the input height EH is. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11 oder dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Filterstäbe (1) der Sorte A mit Schneidmitteln (19, 20) in Filtersegmente mit einem Übermaß bezogen auf das Nennmaß der jeweiligen Länge eines Filtersegments geschnitten werden und das Übermaß zwischen 5/100 bis 6/10 mm, bevorzugt 1/10 bis 5/10 mm bezogen auf das jeweilige Nennmaß eingestellt ist.A method according to claim 11 or the preamble of claim 11, characterized in that the filter rods (1) of the type A with cutting means (19, 20) are cut into filter segments with an oversize relative to the nominal size of the respective length of a filter segment and the excess between 5/100 to 6/10 mm, preferably 1/10 to 5/10 mm based on the respective nominal size is set. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11 oder 12 oder dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Filterstäbe (1) in Filtersegmente geschnitten und die Filtersegmente vor einem Übergeben an die Transfereinheit (10) um einen Faktor 1 zu 3 bis 1 zu 6, bevorzugt 1 zu 4 bis 1 zu 5 beschleunigt oder um einen Faktor 3 zu 1 bis 6 zu 1, bevorzugt 4 zu 1 bis 5 zu 1 verzögert werden, bezogen auf ihre jeweilige Fördergeschwindigkeit, insbesondere in der Bearbeitungseinheit (7).The method of claim 11 or 12 or the preamble of claim 11, characterized in that the filter rods (1) cut into filter segments and the filter segments before passing to the transfer unit (10) by a factor of 1 to 3 to 1 to 6, preferably 1 accelerated to 4 to 1 to 5 or delayed by a factor of 3 to 1 to 6 to 1, preferably 4 to 1 to 5 to 1, based on their respective conveying speed, in particular in the processing unit (7). Anordnung einer Vielzahl von Modulen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, bei welcher die Module mittels einer Vielzahl, modulweise vorgesehener, querschnittsverstellbarer Massenstromzuführungen und/oder pneumatischer Zuführleitungen mit Filterstäben (1, 2) unterschiedlicher Sorten (A, B) versorgt werden.Arrangement of a plurality of modules according to one of Claims 1 to 10, in which the modules are supplied with filter rods (1, 2) of different types (A, B) by means of a plurality of module-provided, cross-sectionally adjustable mass flow supply lines and / or pneumatic supply lines.
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