EP3064076A3 - Method and apparatus for inserting oriented objects into a filter rod - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for inserting oriented objects into a filter rod Download PDF

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EP3064076A3
EP3064076A3 EP16154008.3A EP16154008A EP3064076A3 EP 3064076 A3 EP3064076 A3 EP 3064076A3 EP 16154008 A EP16154008 A EP 16154008A EP 3064076 A3 EP3064076 A3 EP 3064076A3
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Erik Petter Blix
Shawn Henley
Scott Karpen
David Alan Pitt
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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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
    • A24D3/02—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
    • 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
    • A24C5/002—Feeding arrangements for individual paper wrappers
    • 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
    • A24C5/02—Cigarette-filling machines
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
    • A24D3/02—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
    • A24D3/0204—Preliminary operations before the filter rod forming process, e.g. crimping, blooming
    • A24D3/0212—Applying additives to filter materials
    • A24D3/0216—Applying additives to filter materials the additive being in the form of capsules, beads or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
    • A24D3/02—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
    • A24D3/025—Final operations, i.e. after the filter rod forming process
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
    • A24D3/02—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
    • A24D3/0275—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters for filters with special features
    • A24D3/0287—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters for filters with special features for composite filters
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
    • A24D3/06—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
    • A24D3/061—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters containing additives entrapped within capsules, sponge-like material or the like, for further release upon smoking
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
    • A24D3/06—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
    • A24D3/062—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters characterised by structural features
    • A24D3/063—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters characterised by structural features of the fibers

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Materials Engineering (AREA)
  • Cigarettes, Filters, And Manufacturing Of Filters (AREA)
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  • Manufacturing Of Cigar And Cigarette Tobacco (AREA)

Abstract

Die vorliegende Patentanmeldung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (100) zum Einlegen von Objekten (O) in einen Filterstab. Die Vorrichtung (100) kann umfassen: eine erste Leitung (120), die ausgebildet ist, eine Vielzahl der Objekte (O) in Reihe zu befördern; eine erste Vorschubeinrichtung (122), die einen ersten Einlass (140A) und einen ersten Auslass (140B) aufweist, die durch einen ersten Kanal (140) verbunden sind, wobei der erste Einlass (140A) mit der ersten Leitung (120) verbunden ist; eine erste Vereinzelungstrommel (124), die einen äußeren Umfang aufweist, der eine erste Reihe (170) von ersten Taschen (172) bestimmt, die ausgebildet sind, die Objekte (O) zu halten, wobei die erste Vereinzelungstrommel (124) ausgebildet ist, um eine erste Achse (R) zu drehen, um nacheinander die ersten Taschen (172) in Deckung mit dem ersten Auslass (140B) zu bewegen; und mindestens eine erste Luftquelle (158), die die Objekte (O) von dem ersten Einlass (140A) zum ersten Auslass (140B) und nacheinander in die ersten Taschen (172) der ersten Vereinzelungstrommel (124) befördert. Weitere Einzelheiten und Verfahren zum Einlegen von Objekten (O) in einen Filterstab werden ebenfalls besprochen.

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The present patent application relates to a device (100) for inserting objects (O) into a filter rod. The apparatus (100) may include: a first conduit (120) configured to convey a plurality of the objects (O) in series; a first advancing means (122) having a first inlet (140A) and a first outlet (140B) connected by a first channel (140), the first inlet (140A) being connected to the first conduit (120) ; a first singulating drum (124) having an outer periphery defining a first row (170) of first pockets (172) adapted to hold the objects (O), the first singulating drum (124) being formed; rotating a first axis (R) to sequentially move the first pockets (172) into registry with the first outlet (140B); and at least one first air source (158) conveying the objects (O) from the first inlet (140A) to the first outlet (140B) and sequentially into the first pockets (172) of the first singulating drum (124). Further details and methods for inserting objects (O) into a filter rod are also discussed.
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US14/620,713 US10045558B2 (en) 2015-02-12 2015-02-12 Method and apparatus for inserting oriented objects into a filter rod

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