EP3364787B1 - Maschine zur herstellung eines rauchartikels - Google Patents

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EP3364787B1
EP3364787B1 EP16795160.7A EP16795160A EP3364787B1 EP 3364787 B1 EP3364787 B1 EP 3364787B1 EP 16795160 A EP16795160 A EP 16795160A EP 3364787 B1 EP3364787 B1 EP 3364787B1
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Giuliano Gamberini
Gabriele BENNI
Massimo Sartoni
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    • 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
    • A24D3/0254—Cutting means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
    • A24D3/02—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
    • A24D3/0275—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters for filters with special features
    • A24D3/0291—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters for filters with special features for hollow tipped filters, e.g. recess filters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D3/00—Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut made; Apparatus therefor
    • B26D3/16—Cutting rods or tubes transversely
    • B26D3/164—Cutting rods or tubes transversely characterised by means for supporting the tube from the inside
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D3/00—Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut made; Apparatus therefor
    • B26D3/16—Cutting rods or tubes transversely
    • B26D3/164—Cutting rods or tubes transversely characterised by means for supporting the tube from the inside
    • B26D3/165—Cutting rods or tubes transversely characterised by means for supporting the tube from the inside by fluid under pressure

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  • This invention relates to a machine for making smokers' articles.
  • An example of such machine is disclosed in document WO2013/002657 A1 .
  • smokers' articles are made by assembling two or more tubular elements or pieces to each other.
  • the pieces of smokers' articles are obtained by transversely cutting a single rod or stick whose length is a multiple of the length each individual piece.
  • the roundness of the piece may cause the piece to be rejected if it does not fall within preset parameters.
  • the disk knife In order to give the rod a clean cut, the disk knife is driven in rotation at high speeds and the cutting blade is sharpened periodically as a function of the working cycles of the machine.
  • the numeral 1 denotes in its entirety a machine for making smokers' articles not illustrated.
  • the smokers' articles referred to herein comprise at least one piece 3 of smokers' articles obtained by cutting a rod 2.
  • Two or more pieces 3 of smokers' articles are obtained by transversely cutting a single rod 2.
  • rod 2 is used to denote an at least partly hollow stick.
  • the rod 2 might, for example, comprise at least one solid portion alternated with at least one hollow portion.
  • the rod 2 is a hollow stick.
  • the rod 2 has two free ends 8.
  • the rod 2 is a tubular stick with cylindrical cross section.
  • the rod 2 has a main axis "L" of longitudinal extension.
  • the rod 2 comprises at least one sheet 2a.
  • the rod 2 comprises a single sheet, the outer sheet 2a, wound on itself.
  • the rod 2 comprises at least one inner sheet 2b at least partly wrapped in the outer sheet 2a.
  • the inner sheet 2b is made of metallic material.
  • the inner sheet 2b is made of aluminium.
  • the outer sheet 2a is made of wrapping material.
  • the rod 2 comprises an inner sheet 2b wrapped in the outer sheet 2a.
  • the inner sheet 2b is equal in length to the outer sheet 2a or shorter in length than the outer sheet 2a.
  • the rod 2 comprises an inner sheet 2b partly wrapped in the outer sheet 2a.
  • the inner sheet 2b extends outwards from the end 8 of the outer sheet 2a of the rod 2.
  • the rod 2 comprises at least one outer sheet 2a and two or more inner sheets 2b wrapped one inside the other in a predetermined order.
  • the rod 2 has a first internal diameter defined by the outer sheet 2a.
  • the rod 2 has a second internal diameter defined by the inner sheet 2b.
  • the first internal diameter, defined by the outer sheet 2a, is smaller than the second internal diameter, defined by the inner sheet 2b.
  • the cross section of the rod 2 may be variable along the longitudinal axis L, in particular having a first internal diameter, defined by the outer sheet 2a, and a second internal diameter, defined by the inner sheet 2b and smaller than the first internal diameter.
  • the machine 1 comprises a hopper 4 for containing a mass 5 of filter rods 2.
  • the machine 1 comprises a roller 6 for withdrawing the rods 2 and located downstream of the hopper 4. More specifically, the bottom of the hopper 4 is closed by the withdrawal roller 6.
  • the roller 6 rotates in anticlockwise direction about its axis of rotation 6a.
  • the axis of rotation 6a is a horizontal axis normal to the plane of Figure 1 .
  • the withdrawal roller 6 is peripherally provided with a plurality of longitudinal flutes 9 running parallel to the axis 6a, each of which is capable of picking up and retaining a single rod 2 by suction.
  • the machine 1 comprises a transfer and retaining roller 10 located downstream of the hopper 4, in particular downstream of the withdrawal roller 6.
  • the roller 10 rotates in a clockwise direction about its axis of rotation 10a.
  • the axis of rotation 10a of the transfer and retaining roller 10 is a horizontal axis normal to the plane of Figure 1 .
  • the transfer and retaining roller 10 rotates in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the withdrawal roller 6.
  • the transfer and retaining roller 10 is peripherally provided with a plurality of longitudinal flutes 11 running parallel to the axis 10a, each of which is capable of retaining by suction a single rod 2 or pieces 3 obtained by cutting the rod.
  • the machine 1 comprises cutting means 12, in particular for transversely cutting the rods 2 into pieces 3.
  • the cutting means 12 cut the rods 2 transversely in such a way as to divide them into pieces 3.
  • each rod 2 is divided into a first and a second piece 3a, 3b.
  • the pieces 3 are equal in length.
  • the cutting means 12 are counter-rotating relative to the transfer and retaining roller 10 and, with reference to Figure 1 , rotate in anticlockwise direction.
  • the cutting means 12 face the transfer and retaining roller 10 and define therewith at least one cutting station 13.
  • the cutting means 12 comprise at least one disc knife 14 which rotates about its axis of rotation 14a, in particular parallel to the axis of rotation 10 of the transfer and retaining roller 10, and which has a circumferential cutting blade 15.
  • each disc knife 14 passes through respective radial slots made in the transfer and retaining roller 10 transversely to each flute 11, in such a way as to cut each rod 2 transversely.
  • Each rod 2 has a cut start zone 18 where contact between the cutting means 12, in particular between the blade 15 of the disc knife 14, and the rod 2 first occurs.
  • the cut start zone 18 is exactly half way along the rod 2.
  • the cutting means 12 cut at least into a portion of the outer sheet 2a of the rod.
  • the cutting means 12 cut into a portion of the outer sheet 2a of the rod and of the inner sheet 2b beneath it.
  • the machine 1 comprises opposing means 17 for opposing the cutting means 12 and capable, during the cutting action, of supporting from the inside of the rod 2 at least the portion of rod 2 in the proximity of the cut start zone 18.
  • the opposing means 17 oppose the action of the cutting blade 15 and hold in place at least the portion of rod 2 situated in the proximity of the cut start zone 18 of the rod 2.
  • the opposing means 17 are capable of supporting at least part of the inner sheet 2b of the rod 2 in the proximity of the cut start zone 18 of the rod 2.
  • the opposing means 17 support the outer sheet 2a of the rod 2 at the portion of it which surrounds the respective portion of the inner sheet 2b on which the opposing means 17 operate.
  • the opposing means 17 are movable towards and away from the rod 2 to pass from a non-operating configuration to an operating configuration and vice versa.
  • the opposing means 17 move translationally at least in an axial direction defined by the longitudinal axis L of the rod 2.
  • the opposing means 17 move translationally towards the rod 2.
  • the opposing means 17 move translationally away from the rod 2.
  • the opposing means 17 comprise a first and a second opposing element 19 and 20, each of which passes from a non-operating configuration to an operating configuration, and vice versa, relative to a respective end 8 of the rod 2.
  • first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 each act in conjunction with the respective end 8 of the rod 2.
  • first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 are located on opposite sides of the rod 2.
  • the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 move translationally in opposite directions along the same axial line.
  • first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 are configured to be inserted at least partly into the rod 2 through a respective end 8 of the rod 2.
  • the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 have respective end portions 19a and 20a whose radial dimensions are smaller than the internal diameter of the cross section of the rod 2.
  • the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 are positioned inside the rod 2 in such a way as to define a respective radial gap "R" with the portion of rod 2 in the proximity of the cut start zone 18, in particular with the inner sheet 2b of the rod 2.
  • the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 are positioned inside the rod 2 in such a way as to define, relative to the longitudinal axis "L" of the rod 2, an axial distance "d" from each other which is just larger than the thickness of the cutting means 12, in particular of the cutting blade 15 of the disc knife 14.
  • the opposing means 17 are movable in a radial direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of extension L of the rod 2.
  • the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 move translationally along the radial direction of the rod 2 after their translational movement along the rod's longitudinal axis "L” to be inserted into the rod 2, as illustrated in Figures 8 and 9 .
  • first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 along a respective radial line in the same feed direction.
  • first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 rotate about an axis of rotation which is offset from the longitudinal axis "L" of the rod 2.
  • the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 are positioned inside the rod 2 in such a way as to contact respective portions of rod 2 in the proximity of the cut start zone 18, in particular respective portions of the inner sheet 2b of the rod 2 in the proximity of the cut start zone 18.
  • the end portions 19a and 20a of the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 have respective surfaces which are shaped to mate with the portions of rod 2 contacted in the proximity of the cut start zone 18, in particular with the portions of the inner sheet 2b of the rod 2 in the proximity of the cut start zone 18.
  • end portions 19a and 20a of the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 have respective cylindrical surfaces.
  • the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 move away from the respective portions of rod 2 in order to disengage them-
  • At least one between the first and the second opposing element 19 and 20 is capable of conveying a pressurized fluid, in particular air, into the rod 2 through the respective end 8 of the rod 2 in such a way as to keep under tension at least the portion of rod 2 in the proximity of the cut start zone 18, in particular at least the portion of the inner sheet 2b of the rod 2 in the proximity of the cut start zone 18.
  • a pressurized fluid in particular air
  • the tension inside the rod 2 created by the pressurized fluid prevents deformation of the rod 2 while it is being cut.
  • both the first and the second opposing element 19 and 20 are capable of conveying a pressurized fluid, in particular air, through the respective end 8 of the rod 2.
  • the first opposing element 19 is capable of conveying a pressurized fluid, in particular air, through the respective end 8 of the rod 2, and the second opposing element 20 acts as a plug at the opposite end 8 of the rod 2.
  • first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 contact the respective end 8 of the rod 2 in such a way as to create a fluid tight coupling, as illustrated for example in Figures 10 and 11 .
  • the respective end portions 19a and 20a of the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 are made of a deformable material.
  • the end portions 19a and 20a each have a socket 21 for receiving the respective end 8 of the rod 2.
  • first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 each draw near a respective end 8 of the rod 2 in such a way as to define therewith a gap 22 through which the pressurized fluid can flow. as illustrated for example in Figure 12 .
  • the gap 22 does not negatively affect the pneumatic action of the opposing means 17 inside the rod 2.
  • the respective end portions 19a and 20a of the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20 are made of a rigid material.
  • this alternative solution allows limiting wear caused by friction on the ends 19a and 20a of the first and second opposing elements 19 and 20, thus increasing their working life.

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  1. Maschine zur Herstellung von Rauchartikeln, von denen ein jeder mindestens ein Stück (3) Rauchartikel umfasst, erhalten durch Schneiden eines mindestens teilweise hohlen Stabs (2), sich erstreckend entlang einer Längsachse (L),
    wobei die Maschine mindestens eine Transfer- und Haltewalze (10) für die Stäbe (2) und Schneidmittel (12) zum Schneiden der Stäbe (2) umfasst, positioniert, um der Transfer- und Haltewalze (10) zugewandt zu sein,
    wobei die Maschine dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass sie Mittel (17) umfasst, um den Schneidmitteln (12) entgegenzuwirken, die in der Lage sind, mindestens einen Stababschnitt (2) in der Nähe der Zone des Schnittbeginns (18) während des Schneidens von der Innenseite des Stabs (2) aus zu stützen.
  2. Maschine nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Stab (2) mindestens ein innenseitiges Blatt (2b) umfasst, das in ein außenseitiges Blatt (2a) eingewickelt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel (17), die den Schneidmitteln (12) entgegenwirken, in der Lage sind, mindestens einen Teil des innenseitigen Blatts (2b) des Stabs (2) in der Nähe der Zone des Schnittbeginns (18) des Stabs (2) zu stützen.
  3. Maschine nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die entgegenwirkenden Mittel (17) ausgelegt sind, um durch die Enden (8) des Stabs (2) zu wirken.
  4. Maschine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die entgegenwirkenden Mittel (17) hinführend zum Stab (2) und davon wegführend bewegbar sind, um von einer Nichtbetriebskonfiguration in eine Betriebskonfiguration und umgekehrt zu wechseln.
  5. Maschine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich die entgegenwirkenden Mittel (17) translatorisch hinführend zum und wegführend vom Stab (2) und umgekehrt entlang einer axialen Linie bewegen, die durch die Längsachse (L) des Stabs (2) definiert ist.
  6. Maschine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die entgegenwirkenden Mittel (17) ein erstes und ein zweites entgegenwirkendes Element (19, 20) umfassen, befindlich an entgegengesetzten Seiten des Stabs (2), wobei das erste und das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) von einer Nichtbetriebskonfiguration in eine Betriebskonfiguration und umgekehrt relativ zu einem jeweiligen Ende (8) des Stabs (2) wechseln.
  7. Maschine nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich das erste und das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) translatorisch entlang derselben axialen Linie, definiert durch die Längsachse (L) des Stabs (2), in entgegengesetzte Richtungen bewegen.
  8. Maschine nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens entweder das erste und/oder das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) in der Lage ist/sind, ein mit Druck beaufschlagtes Medium, insbesondere Luft, durch das jeweilige Ende (8) in den Stab (2) zu fördern, sodass mindestens der Stababschnitt (2) in der Nähe der Zone des Schnittbeginns (18) unter Spannung gehalten wird.
  9. Maschine nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste und das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) in der Lage sind, ein mit Druck beaufschlagtes Medium, insbesondere Luft, durch das jeweilige Ende (8) des Stabs (2) zu fördern.
  10. Maschine nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass entweder das erste oder das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) in der Lage ist, ein mit Druck beaufschlagtes Medium, insbesondere Luft, durch das jeweilige Ende (8) in den Stab (2) zu fördern, und dass das andere entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) als Stopfen am entgegengesetzten Ende (8) des Stabs (2) wirkt.
  11. Maschine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens entweder das erste und/oder das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) sich in der Betriebskonfiguration einem jeweiligen Ende (8) des Stabs (2) nähert, sodass dazwischen ein Spalt (22) definiert wird, durch den das mit Druck beaufschlagte Medium strömen kann.
  12. Maschine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens entweder das erste und/oder das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) in der Betriebskonfiguration mit einem jeweiligen Ende (8) des Stabs (2) in Kontakt ist/sind.
  13. Maschine nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens entweder das erste und/oder das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) einen jeweiligen Endabschnitt (19a, 20a) aus verformbarem Material aufweist/aufweisen, sodass eine Abdichtung mit dem jeweiligen Ende (8) des Stabs (2) geschaffen wird.
  14. Maschine nach Anspruch 12 oder 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens entweder das erste und/oder das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) einen jeweiligen Endabschnitt (19a, 20a) aus verformbarem Material aufweist/aufweisen, wobei mindestens einer der Endabschnitte (19a, 20a) einen Stutzen (21) zur Aufnahme des Endes (8) des Stabs (2) aufweist.
  15. Maschine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste und das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) ausgelegt sind, um durch ein jeweiliges Ende (8) des Stabs (2) mindestens teilweise in den Stab (2) eingeführt zu werden.
  16. Maschine nach Anspruch 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste und das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) in der Betriebskonfiguration in den Stab (2) eingeführt werden, sodass relativ zur Längsachse (L) des Stabs (2) ein axialer Abstand (d) voneinander definiert wird, der knapp breiter ist als der von den Schneidmitteln (12) eingenommene Bereich.
  17. Maschine nach Anspruch 15 oder 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste und das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) in der Betriebskonfiguration in den Stab (2) eingeführt werden, sodass ein jeweiliger radialer Spalt (R) mit dem Stababschnitt (2) in der Nähe der Zone des Schnittbeginns (18) definiert wird.
  18. Maschine nach einem der Ansprüche 15 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die entgegenwirkenden Mittel (17) entlang einer radialen Linie relativ zur Längsausdehnungsachse (L) des Stabs (2) bewegbar sind, um von einer Nichtbetriebskonfiguration in eine Betriebskonfiguration und umgekehrt zu wechseln, in der die entgegenwirkenden Mittel (17) mit jeweiligen Stababschnitten (2) in der Nähe der Zone des Schnittbeginns (18) in Kontakt sind.
  19. Maschine nach einem der Ansprüche 15 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich das erste und das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) translatorisch entlang einer jeweiligen radialen Linie quer zur Längsausdehnungsachse (L) des Stabs (2) in dieselbe Richtung bewegen, um von einer Nichtbetriebskonfiguration in eine Betriebskonfiguration und umgekehrt zu wechseln.
  20. Maschine nach einem der Ansprüche 15 bis 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich das erste und das zweite entgegenwirkende Element (19, 20) um eine Rotationsachse drehen, die relativ zur Längsausdehnungsachse (L) des Stabs (2) außermittig ist, um von einer Nichtbetriebskonfiguration in eine Betriebskonfiguration und umgekehrt zu wechseln.
  21. Maschine nach Anspruch 15 bis 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Endabschnitte (19a, 20a) des ersten und des zweiten entgegenwirkenden Elements (19, 20) jeweilige Oberflächen aufweisen, die ausgebildet sind, um sicher mit den Stababschnitten (2) in der Nähe der Zone des Schnittbeginns (18) zusammenzupassen.
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