EP2783586B1 - Modulare Maschine zum Verarbeiten und/oder Prüfen von stabförmigen Artikeln und verwandte Verfahren - Google Patents

Modulare Maschine zum Verarbeiten und/oder Prüfen von stabförmigen Artikeln und verwandte Verfahren Download PDF

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EP2783586B1
EP2783586B1 EP14158208.0A EP14158208A EP2783586B1 EP 2783586 B1 EP2783586 B1 EP 2783586B1 EP 14158208 A EP14158208 A EP 14158208A EP 2783586 B1 EP2783586 B1 EP 2783586B1
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Wilfried Hoffmann
Peter Müller
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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
    • A24C5/34—Examining cigarettes or the rod, e.g. for regulating the feeding of tobacco; Removing defective cigarettes
    • 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
    • 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
    • A24C5/14—Machines of the continuous-rod type
    • 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
    • A24C5/52—Incorporating filters or mouthpieces into a cigarette rod or a tobacco rod
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00—Metal working
    • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/49764—Method of mechanical manufacture with testing or indicating
    • Y10T29/49778—Method of mechanical manufacture with testing or indicating with aligning, guiding, or instruction
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00—Metal working
    • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/49826—Assembling or joining

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  • This application claims the priority of the US application with the official file reference 61 / 962.288 , filed on March 15, 2013, and the U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 095,103 , filed on 03 December 2013.
  • This patent application relates generally to plants and methods for processing and testing products, such as rod-shaped products. More particularly, this patent application relates to modular equipment for processing and / or testing tobacco products, such as cigarettes and the like, and related processes.
  • a cigarette processing plant is out EP 1 472 937 A2 known.
  • a cigarette processing equipment must normally be adaptable to allow brand changes, format changes and the like.
  • it is advantageous if the plant for cigarette production provides a selection of various functionalities, such as providing testing capabilities in addition to assembly or processing capabilities.
  • a rod-shaped article processing machine comprises a base frame including a back plate extending upwardly from the base frame; and a plurality of functional modules, each configured to perform a manufacturing function on a rod-shaped article, each functional module including a mounting plate configured to removably attach the functional module as a unit to the back plate, and a dedicated drive motor mounted on the mounting plate and adapted to drive at least a portion of the functional module; wherein the plurality of functional modules comprises at least one rod feed module, a filter cartridge module, a drum module, a paddle knife module and / or a gluing module.
  • this application relates to a method of configuring a modular processing machine having a base frame comprising a backplate extending upwardly from the base frame, the method comprising attaching at least one functional module as a unit to the backplate, wherein the at least one functional module is configured to perform ei ne production function, wherein the at least one functional module comprises a dedicated drive motor which is adapted to drive at least a portion of the functional module; wherein the at least one functional module is a rod feed module, a filter magazine module, a drum module, a paddle knife module and / or a gluing module.
  • FIG. 1 This application relates to a processing and / or testing machine. Although the machine may equally be used for both tobacco and non-tobacco products, it will be described herein for purposes of description in the context of a cigarette processing machine 100 and a cigarette testing machine 102.
  • the cigarette processing machine 100 and the cigarette testing machine 102 may be used together as shown in FIG. 1 , or alternatively as separate, standalone units.
  • the processing machine 100 and / or the testing machine 102 are modular, which means that they comprise a plurality of different functional modules that can be added or removed as functioning subunits with little or no assembly or disassembly.
  • This type of "plug-and-play" modularity allows the machines to perform a number of functions that are typically performed by multiple machines and / or a number of different product formats without significant Adjust downtime and labor costs to reconfigure and recalibrate machines for different jobs or product formats. This may be particularly beneficial for smaller cigarette manufacturers who do not have the capital to invest in multiple cigarette making machines and / or testing machines.
  • the cigarette processing machine 100 and cigarette testing machine 102 may comprise a base frame that forms the basis of the machines 100, 102.
  • the base frame may include a first portion 104A for the cigarette processing machine 100 and a second portion 104B for the cigarette testing machine 102.
  • these sections 104A, 104B may comprise separate, interconnected discrete units.
  • alternative embodiments may include a single unitary chassis for both machines 100, 102.
  • the base frame sections 104A, 104B may have a maximum height (eg, measured from the floor) of about 1500 mm to 1600 mm, but other dimensions are possible.
  • the overall height of the machine may be higher, for example, about 2000 mm to 2200 mm.
  • the base frames 104A, 104B may include a plurality of legs 106 that support the base frames 104A, 104B.
  • the base racks 104A, 104B may also house a number of electronic components that may be required to operate the machines 100, 102.
  • the electrical and / or electronic components may in a cabinet attached to the base frame 104A, 104B or is a separate separate unit.
  • the base racks 104A, 104B may each include a back support 114A, 114B extending upwardly, e.g. B. substantially perpendicular.
  • FIG. 3 shows the base frames 104A, 104B and the corresponding back supports 114A, 114B with the functional modules removed.
  • the base frames 104A, 104B and associated backplates 114A, 114B may be interconnected, for example, by bolts, quick release screws, quick connect clamps, or other mechanisms known in the art. Therefore, the base frame 104A, as shown in FIG FIG. 4 independently of the base frame 104B and vice versa, whereby the cigarette processing machine 100 and the cigarette testing machine 102 and corresponding functional modules are possible to be used independently of each other.
  • the base racks 104A, 104B may also house a central vacuum source 110 that may provide vacuum as needed to various functional modules used with the machines 100, 102.
  • conduits extending through or associated with the backplates 114A, 114B may direct a vacuum to various functional modules, for example, to provide a vacuum on drum troughs or other devices utilizing vacuum force.
  • the central vacuum source 110 may include an exhaust port 112, which may be used, for example, to connect the central vacuum source 110 to a factory central dust collection system or a dust bag.
  • a separate vacuum source may be used as an alternative or in combination with the central one Vacuum source 110 can be used.
  • the backplates 114A, 114B may include different regions configured to receive a number of different functional modules.
  • the different areas are outlined by a combination of solid and dashed lines.
  • the back plate 114A for the processing machine 100 includes a magazine area A dimensioned, for example, for mounting a number of different magazine modules.
  • the backplate 114A may also include a feed area B sized, for example, for mounting a number of different feed modules.
  • the back plate 114 may include a drum portion C, a gluing portion D, and / or a knife portion E, each dimensioned to mount a respective number of drum modules, gluing modules, and / or knife modules. Additional or other areas may be provided to accommodate additional or other modules as needed for a particular application.
  • the back plate 114B of the testing machine 102 may include a testing module area F and an automatic bobbin changing unit area G sized for mounting a number of testing modules and / or changing units, for example.
  • the backplates 114A, 114B may each include a plurality of guide members 120, also referred to as "quick connect points", that may help secure the functional modules to the backplates 114A, 114B.
  • Different guide members 120, and patterns of guide members 120 may rest on the backplates 114A, 114B For example, in connection with the different areas A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
  • the guide members 120 may complement each other with corresponding guide elements located on a plurality of functional modules, as will be described later in more detail.
  • the cigarette processing machine 100 may include a filter cartridge module 122 installed on the back plate 114A, for example in the magazine area A.
  • the filter cartridge module 122 may store a supply of rod-shaped articles, such as cigarette filters, and deliver for subsequent processing, for example, via one or more magazine drums.
  • the filter cartridge module 122 which is in FIG. 1 may be configured to store and dispense filter rods of single or multiple (eg, 2, 4, 6, 12) lengths.
  • the filter cartridge module 122 may be removed from the back plate 114A and another filter cartridge module may be secured in place.
  • different magazine modules configured to operate with different rod sizes or different product types (eg, complete filter cigarettes) may be attached to the back plate 114A instead of the illustrated filter cartridge module 122.
  • different magazine modules having different amounts of power may be attached to the back plate 114A instead of the illustrated filter cartridge module 122.
  • the machine 100 may include a feed module 126 (eg, a tobacco rod feed module) mounted to the back plate 114A, e.g. In the delivery area B.
  • the delivery module 126 may receive tobacco sticks from, for example, an external animal Cigarette machine or other unit with transmit drums and feed the machine 102, for example using transmit drums 128. Additionally or alternatively, the feed module 126 may space pairs of tobacco sticks for subsequent insertion of a filter therebetween.
  • the feed module 126 may be removed from the back plate 114A and another module secured in place.
  • different delivery modules configured to work with different sizes or types of tobacco rods may be attached to the back plate 114A instead of the shown delivery module 126.
  • the machine 100 may also include a drum module 130, padmeter module 132, and / or gluing module 134. These modules can be fastened to the rear plate 114A, for example in the rolling area C, gluing area D and knife area E, respectively.
  • the drum module 130 may include, among other things, a plurality of drums 136 that transport the rod-shaped articles (eg, a cigarette or parts thereof) across the machine across the machine.
  • the drums 136 are staggered with respect to each other (eg, their axes of rotation are not arranged in a straight line). This staggered configuration can lead to considerable space savings in the longitudinal area, for example between 150 mm and 200 mm, but other configurations, such as straight configurations, are possible.
  • the drums 136 may comprise, from left to right, a component mounting drum, component alignment drum, component roll drum, laser / transfer drum, component cutting drum, and transfer drum, but other configurations are contemplated possible.
  • Advantageous embodiments of the paddle knife module 132 may include, but are not limited to, a rotating knife 140 and a vacuum drum 142.
  • Preferred embodiments of the gluing module 134 may include gluing rollers 144, among others.
  • the drum module 130, the paddle knife module 132, and the gluing module 134 may cooperate to form a complete filter cigarette or other one-piece or multi-piece rod-shaped product.
  • a double filter stored in the filter cartridge module 122 may be connected end to end with a pair of tobacco rods supplied by the supply module 126 to form a "two-ended" filter cigarette.
  • the gluing module 134 may apply adhesive to a tipping paper that may be cut into shape by, for example, the tipping knife module 132 and wrapped around the double filter rod and the adjacent tobacco rods to form the double ended filter cigarette.
  • the double-ended cigarette can be moved from the drum module 130 toward the left side of FIG FIG. 1 be supplied.
  • the drum module 130 may cut the two-end filter cigarette in the middle, thereby forming a pair of individual filter cigarettes. Alternatively, you can easily process long filter segments.
  • each drum module 130, padmeter module 132, and gluing module 134 may be removed from backplate 114A and replaced interchangeably with another module configured, for example, for different types or sizes of cigarettes.
  • the cigarette testing machine 102 comprise a test module 150 and an automatic reel change module 152. These modules may be attached to the back plate 114B, for example, in the test module area F and a bobbin change module area G, respectively.
  • the inspection module 150 may inspect filter cigarettes (received, for example, from the drum module 130) for various properties that characterize an acceptable product. For example, the testing module 150 may check the filter cigarettes for leaks, excessive pressure drop across the cigarette, presence or absence of a filter, improper placement of the tipping paper, and presence of loose tobacco fibers (eg, extending out of the end of the tobacco rod).
  • a beater 153 may rotate each second cigarette 180 degrees as it passes from the drum module 130 into the test module 150 so that all cigarettes have the same orientation, but other operations are possible.
  • the cigarette testing machine 102 may be used as a stand-alone machine, e.g. Independent of the machine 100.
  • the test module 150 may be used to test complete cigarettes made in an independent, upstream process.
  • the automatic reel change module 152 may include, but is not limited to, a turntable 154, a bobbin 156, an automatic tacker 158, and may be used to automatically fill and bond, for example, the tipping paper used in the tipping module 132. This can enable continuous operation and the need for the machine switch off when the tipping paper is used up, unnecessary. Alternatively, in embodiments where the automatic reel module 152 is not used, the tipping paper may be supported on the back plate 114A and replaced by hand or by an external means.
  • Tipping paper can be used to wrap a blanket to mask cigarettes.
  • the test module 150 and / or the automatic reel change module 152 may be removed from the back plate 114B and replaced interchangeably with another module that may be configured for different types or sizes of cigarettes.
  • the testing machine 102 may be separate from the cigarette processing machine 100, and both may be used as independent, standalone machines.
  • each module 122, 126, 130, 132, 134 on the processing machine 100 and the modules 150, 152 on the testing machine 102 may include plug-and-play units.
  • each module may serve as a substantially self-contained entity performing a manufacturing operation, e.g.
  • a subset of the cigarette manufacturing process may include, but is not limited to, rolling, cutting, joining, filing, or testing.
  • the modules may be removed or replaced as one unit, without additional assembly or disassembly, except for e.g. B.
  • each module has its own mounting plate, which supports the module in its entirety and facilitates the mounting of the module to the back plate, for example in its respective mounting area. Additionally or alternatively, this means that each module includes its own drive motor or other drive source that allows the module to operate without requiring connection to an external drive source.
  • each module may comprise a single connector (such as a wiring harness) that makes all the electrical and electronic connections for the module. Similarly, a single connection point, such as a quick disconnect, can create all the pneumatic connections for the module.
  • the electrical and pneumatic connections can be incorporated in a plug or alternatively be separate from each other.
  • the mounting plate 160 for the filter cartridge module 122 is shown, as is the mounting plate 162 for the drum module 130 FIG. 7
  • the respective mounting plates 164, 166 are shown for the gluing module 134 and the pad module 132.
  • the mounting plates 168, 170 for the test module 150 and the automatic reel change module 152 can also be seen. It is also within the scope of the invention that in some embodiments portions of the automatic reelstand module 152, such as the turntable 154 and the reel 156, are disposed on their own mounting plates and therefore embodiments may include modules that share more than one mounting plate.
  • each mounting plate may be substantially flat and have an outer circumference which generally coincides with or is smaller than the circumference of the associated region A to E on the back plate 114A or region F, G on the back plate 114B. This allows it the mounting plate, against the back plates 114A, 114B in the corresponding area and not to come into conflict with adjacent modules.
  • the backplates 114A, 114B may include guide members 120.
  • Each mounting plate may also include guide elements (not shown in the figures) that align with corresponding guide elements 120 on the backplates 114A, 114B to easily align the modules in the corresponding area on backplate 114A or 114B.
  • the guide elements may include recesses in the backplates 114A, 114B and dowel pins (eg, self-centering pins) on the mounting plates.
  • the guide elements may comprise cooperating pairs of magnets.
  • the guide elements may comprise threaded holes and corresponding bolts.
  • fasteners may be used to secure the modules to the backplate (eg, bolts, quick release screws, clamps, etc.), or alternatively, the guide members themselves may serve as attachment means.
  • each module may comprise its own dedicated drive motor (eg, an AC motor with variable frequency drive, linear drive).
  • the dedicated drive motor may or may not be coupled to the respective mounting plate and rotate part of the module.
  • the dedicated drive may rotate one or more drums or rollers through a belt drive system.
  • the dedicated drive may move a knife or similar cutting component. Because the modules include a dedicated drive as a component, each module can be removed in a "plug and play" manner, taking the drive motor with it, eliminating the need for mechanical re-adjustment of the module when it is re-attached to the machine or other machine. This may also result in the machine being available for use substantially immediately after replacement of the module (s), thereby reducing downtime.
  • the drive 170 is the dedicated drive of the filter cartridge module 122 and is connected thereto via a belt drive which is mounted on the mounting plate of the magazine module.
  • the drive 172 is the dedicated drive of the paddle knife module 132 and operates in a similar manner via a belt drive which is mounted on the mounting plate of the paddle blade module.
  • the drive 174 is the dedicated drive for the gluing module 134 and the drive 176 is the dedicated drive for the drum module 130.
  • the drive 176 can operate via a belt drive mounted on the mounting plate of the drum module 130.
  • the drive 178 is the dedicated drive for the tobacco rod feed module
  • the drive 180 is the dedicated drive for the test module 150
  • the drive 182 is the dedicated drive for the automatic bobbin change module 152.
  • FIG. 5 an alternative embodiment of the machines 100, 102 is shown.
  • the tobacco stock supply module 126 has been removed and the filter cartridge module 122 has been replaced by a filter cigarette magazine module 180 configured to store finished filter cigarettes.
  • finished filter cigarettes can be placed in the filter cigarette magazine 180 to the logo of existing cigarettes to mask.
  • the machines 100, 102 may be configured to use only the necessary modules needed for a particular product format or task. Therefore, groups and subgroups of the function modules can be used interchangeably.
  • a tipping paper metering roller 182 may be mounted directly to the backplate 114A, for example, adjacent to the gluing module 134.
  • the automatic reel change module 152 may deliver tipping paper to the pad module 132.
  • the tipping dosing roll 182 may dose (eg, control its speed) the tipping paper while it is being delivered to the tipping module 132, however, other configurations are possible.
  • the metering roller 182 may be mounted directly on the back plate 114A, e.g. Without affecting the backplate, however, alternative embodiments may be modular and include a dedicated drive motor.
  • FIG. 8 an embodiment of a laser perforator 184 is shown.
  • the device can be used to perforate the cigarette paper and / or the filter, for example to adjust the air / smoke ratio of the cigarette.
  • Embodiments of the laser perforator 184 may be incorporated into the drum module 130.
  • one of the drums 136 of the drum module 130 may include a laser drum 136A configured to support a filter cigarette 186 at its periphery, for example under the force of a vacuum from the central vacuum source 110.
  • a roller cam 188 may be adjacent to the periphery of the laser drum 136A and engage the filter cigarette and these around the circumference of the laser drum 136A at predetermined times.
  • a laser 190 may also be located adjacent to the laser drum 136A, for example on the mounting plate 162, and may burn perforations in the cigarette paper as the cigarette is rolled under the laser 190 by the roller cam 188.
  • the operation of the laser 190 eg, frequency and / or duration of the laser
  • a resonator 108 may provide the laser beam to the laser 190, but the present application is not limited to the embodiment shown. Even though FIG. 8 shows a split roller cam 188, alternative embodiments are possible.
  • FIG. 6 An embodiment of the cigarette processing machine 100 without the cigarette testing machine 102 is shown.
  • the cigarette processing machine 100 may be used to perform a number of processes, such as forming filter cigarettes.
  • the machine 100 may be used to perforate a portion of a preformed tobacco rod and / or filter, for example, using the laser perforator 184 described above, but other uses are possible.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the machine 100 with a single bobbin 250 mounted to the back plate 114A.
  • the single reel 250 may comprise a functional module which is mounted to the backplate 114A in a manner similar to the other modules described herein.
  • the present application includes a system for adjusting and saving various functional module settings.
  • the settings of these modules can be set to the memory of a central control system, such as a programmable logic controller or a computer stored.
  • a central control system such as a programmable logic controller or a computer stored.

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