Apparatus and method for filling trays with rod-shaped smokers' articles

    公开(公告)号:US09681682B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-20

    申请号:US14476419

    申请日:2014-09-03

    Applicant: G.D S.p.A.

    CPC classification number: A24C5/33 A24C5/354 B65G37/00

    Abstract: An apparatus for filling trays with rod-shaped smokers articles comprises a station for filling the trays, a conveying apparatus for directing the smokers' articles in bulk to the filling station, a first conveyor assembly for directing the empty trays in succession to the filling station, and a second conveyor assembly for removing the full trays in succession from the filling station; the conveying apparatus has an outlet in communication with the filling station, and the apparatus comprises a delivery device for delivering the smokers' articles, in communication with the outlet and insertable into each tray to be filled, and a movement device for reciprocally moving the delivery device and each tray while the tray is being filled.

    Device and method for moving tubular bodies

    公开(公告)号:US12011029B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-18

    申请号:US15768280

    申请日:2016-10-12

    Applicant: G.D S.p.A.

    CPC classification number: A24C5/327 A24C5/323 A24D3/0291 A24D3/0254

    Abstract: A device for moving tubular bodies, includes a conveyor belt for feeding a plurality of tubular pieces, each extending along a respective axis of extension, in such a way as to provide a succession of groups of tubular pieces where each group is defined by a predetermined number of tubular pieces positioned in succession along the respective axis of extension and transversely offset therefrom. The device includes at least one housing for containing at least one tubular piece inside of which an air cushion is produced by which the tubular piece is transferred translationally outside the housing along its respective axis of extension.

    Compacting unit and method for the tobacco industry

    公开(公告)号:US11779046B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-10

    申请号:US16771815

    申请日:2018-12-10

    Applicant: G.D S.p.A.

    CPC classification number: A24C5/327 A24C5/478 A24D3/0241

    Abstract: A compacting unit for the tobacco industry includes a conveyor drum configured to convey groups of segments disposed perpendicularly to the feed direction. A first compactor and a second compactor have a first contact portion and a second contact portion, respectively. The first contact portion and the second contact portion are respectively adapted to be placed in contact with a first axial end and a second axial end of a group of segments in transit in the compacting station. The first contact portion is compliant, preferably elastically compliant, along a longitudinal direction of extension of the groups of segments upon interaction with the first axial end. The second contact portion defines a rigid abutment along the longitudinal direction of extension of the groups of segments suitable for setting a predetermined position for the second axial end.

    Machine for making cigarette filters and method for making cigarette filters

    公开(公告)号:US11672274B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-13

    申请号:US16070348

    申请日:2017-01-17

    Applicant: G.D S.P.A.

    CPC classification number: A24D3/0233 A24D3/0279 A24D3/04

    Abstract: A machine for making cigarette filters and which includes a forming beam having an internal channel whose transverse cross section changes shape along the main longitudinal direction of the channel. Porous conveyor means carry the tow along a feed path in the channel complying with the shape thereof and thereby being wrapped around the tow. At least one treatment station located along the feed path includes a nozzle for blowing a flow of steam into the channel. The nozzle includes a plurality of planar sectors positioned transversely to the channel and defining an overall planar flow orifice placed directly in communication with a steam feed duct. Each planar sector defines a respective planar flow orifice and at least two flow orifices have different thicknesses.

    Method and kit for adjusting a machine for wrapping or packing articles

    公开(公告)号:US10952462B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-23

    申请号:US16483616

    申请日:2018-02-21

    Applicant: G.D S.p.A.

    Abstract: A method and a kit for adjusting a machine for wrapping or packing articles, including a conveyor associated with an electric motor where, in an operating condition, the motor drives the conveyor in rotation about its axis of rotation. The method includes associating the conveyor with a reference integral with the conveyor and disposed at an angular position about its axis of rotation; detecting the angular position of the conveyor relative to the force of gravity by measuring the angle between a radial line passing through the reference and the force of gravity; detecting the angular position of the axis of the motor relative to a zero reference associated with an angular position transducer of the motor; calculating and storing the angular displacement between the angular positions of the motor and the conveyor corresponding to the angular displacement between the zero reference and the force of gravity.

    Tray for containing products with reduced longitudinal dimensions for the tobacco industry

    公开(公告)号:US10440985B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-15

    申请号:US14891999

    申请日:2014-05-20

    Applicant: G.D S.p.A.

    Abstract: A tray for containing products with reduced longitudinal dimensions, including a plurality of accumulation chambers, each of which is delimited by a rear wall, a base wall and two side walls for containing a layer of a plurality of the products stored according to an ordered orientation and covering an entire surface of the rear wall The accumulation chambers define modules whose respective rear walls are parallel to each other and a distance between two rear walls of two adjacent modules is substantially the same as reduced longitudinal dimensions of the products contained therein. Each tray includes a plurality of stackable modules which can be closed in a pack to define the thickness of the tray itself. A connecting and disconnecting mechanism is provided between each module and another so that the tray may be composed of a variable number of modules.

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