公开(公告)号：US06298976B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09490639

申请日：2000-01-24

Applicant: Harry David

Inventor： Harry David

IPC: B65G4730

CPC classification number: B65B19/10 ,  B65G2201/0226

Abstract: A device is provided for assembling article groups from layers of rod-shaped articles used in the tobacco-processing industry. The rod-shaped articles are stacked one above the other and side-by-side in group forming bins that are intermittently movable in a forward direction. A number of funnels are provided that correspond, respectively, to the number of the article layers. Each funnel is divided into chutes. The chutes of each funnel receive the rod-shaped articles at chute inlets and are arranged for dropping the rod-shaped articles to chute outlets to form a layer of parallel aligned rod-shaped articles. A platform is disposed at each chute outlet for receiving the respective layer of parallel aligned rod-shaped articles. The platforms are staggered at successively different heights to define respective layer planes. Transfer push-rods are associated with a respective one of the funnels and are movable in the axial direction of the rod-shaped articles for pushing a respective one of the layers into a group forming bin. Each transfer rod is disposed at a level corresponding to a height of the respective layer plane and has an elongated slot. A phantom article is arranged at one of the chute outlets of each funnel that corresponds to a placement of the elongated slot in a respective one of the transfer push rods. Each phantom article is displaceable crosswise to the axial direction of the rod-shaped articles in the respective layer.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置，用于从烟草加工业中使用的棒状制品的层组合制品组。 棒状制品在组合形成箱中沿另一个并排堆叠，并且可以沿向前方向间歇地移动。 提供了多个漏斗，分别对应于物品层的数量。 每个漏斗分为滑槽。 每个漏斗的滑槽在滑槽入口处接收棒状制品，并且布置成用于将棒状制品落入滑槽出口以形成平行排列的棒状制品层。 每个斜槽出口设置一个平台，用于接收相应的平行排列的棒状物品层。 平台在连续不同的高度上交错以限定相应的层平面。 传送推杆与相应的一个漏斗相关联，并且可以在杆状物品的轴向方向上移动，以将相应的一个层推入组合箱中。 每个传送杆设置在与相应层平面的高度相对应的水平处，并具有细长的槽。 幻影制品布置在每个漏斗的一个斜槽出口中，其对应于细长槽在相应的一个传送推杆中的放置。 每个幻影制品可以相对于各个层中的棒状制品的轴向方向相互交叉。

公开(公告)号：US20010003891A1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-21

申请号：US09736189

申请日：2000-12-15

Inventor： Hartmut Meis

IPC: B65B019/04

CPC classification number: B65B19/10 ,  B65G2201/0226

Abstract: Blocks of plain or filter cigarettes are accumulated in at least two group building assemblies each of which comprises at least two block forming units receiving cigarettes by gravity flow by way of upright ducts. The assemblies are adjacent the path of a series of successive receptacles which serve to transport discrete blocks stepwise to a multiple-track packing machine. The units accumulate blocks of cigarettes during intervals which include the duration of at least one stepwise movement of the receptacles and that of at least one period of standstill of the receptacles. Such intervals suffice to ensure satisfactory gathering of cigarettes into blocks of required size and shape at a frequency which is required for full-speed operation of the multiple-track packing machine.

Abstract translation: 平板或过滤嘴香烟块堆积在至少两组建筑组件中，每组包括至少两个块形成单元，通过直立管道通过重力流接收香烟。 组件靠近一系列连续插座的路径，用于将离散块逐步传输到多轨包装机。 这些单位在间隔期间积聚香烟块，其中包括容器至少一次逐步运动的持续时间以及至少一个停留时间段的持续时间。 这样的间隔足以确保以多轨包装机的全速运行所需的频率将香烟令人满意地收集成所需尺寸和形状的块。

公开(公告)号：US06213284B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09236940

申请日：1999-01-25

Applicant: Mario Spatafora

Inventor： Mario Spatafora

IPC: B65G3200

CPC classification number: B65B19/10 ,  B65G2201/0226

Abstract: A method and unit for transferring articles between a first seat in a given position, and a second seat traveling along a first path, whereby at least one pickup member for picking up the articles is fed along a second path extending between the first seat and the first path; the articles are transferred between the second seat and the pickup member at a point of tangency between the first path and the second path; and the articles are transferred between the first seat and the pickup member as the pickup member travels along a substantially straight portion of the second path, parallel to an input/output direction of the articles with respect to the first seat.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在给定位置的第一座位和沿着第一路径行进的第二座椅之间转移物品的方法和单元，由此用于拾取物品的至少一个拾取构件沿着在第一座椅和第二座椅之间延伸的第二路径被馈送 第一条路 物品在第一路径和第二路径之间的相切点处在第二座椅和拾取构件之间传递; 并且当所述拾取构件沿着所述第二路径的基本上直的部分平行于所述物品相对于所述第一座椅的输入/输出方向行进时，所述物品在所述第一座椅和所述拾取构件之间传递。

公开(公告)号：US5860506A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-19

申请号：US693276

申请日：1996-08-15

Applicant: Thomas William Bailey ,  James Goodwin ,  Simon Charles Martin ,  Geoffrey William Vernon

Inventor： Thomas William Bailey ,  James Goodwin ,  Simon Charles Martin ,  Geoffrey William Vernon

IPC: B65B19/04 ,  B65B19/10 ,  B65G47/86 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B65G17/46

CPC classification number: B65G47/915 ,  B65B19/105 ,  B65G2201/0226

Abstract: A system for delivering rows of cigarettes, each for forming one layer of a bundle of cigarettes to be packed in a packing machine, includes a number of fluted planetary wheels (42) carried by an annular carrier (44) along a path on which cigarettes are picked up directly from the lower ends of channels (40) formed between vanes (38) in the hopper of the machine. The wheels (42) transfer the cigarettes in rows to flute sets (48) on a coaxial drum (46) from which the rows are further transferred to a delivery drum (22). Generally the packing machine includes three such systems, one for each layer of the bundle of cigarettes to be packed. In an alternative system cigarettes forming one row are picked up substantially simultaneously by row carriers (220) mounted on planetary wheels (226) so as to follow an hypocycloidal path.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / GB95 / 00290 Sec。 371日期：1996年8月15日 102（e）日期1996年8月15日PCT提交1995年2月13日PCT公布。 公开号WO95 / 21771 日期1995年8月17日一系列用于输送一排香烟的香烟，用于形成包装在包装机中的一层香烟，包括多个带槽的行星轮（42），其由环形载体（44）沿着 香烟直接从形成在机器的料斗中的叶片（38）之间的通道（40）的下端拾取的路径。 车轮（42）将香烟排成一行地转移到同轴鼓（46）上的槽组（48）上，这些行进一步传送到传送滚筒（22）。 通常，包装机包括三个这样的系统，一个用于要包装的香烟束的每一层。 在替代系统中，形成一排的香烟基本上同时被安装在行星轮（226）上的行式行星架（220）拾取，以便跟随一个下摆式路径。

公开(公告)号：US5223915A

公开(公告)日：1993-06-29

申请号：US733606

申请日：1991-09-06

Applicant: Armando Neri

Inventor： Armando Neri

IPC: A24C5/34 ,  B65B19/30

CPC classification number: B65B19/30 ,  A24C5/3412 ,  B65G2201/0226

Abstract: A system for inspecting the ends of cigarettes prior to their packaging on a conveyor line. The system provides telecamera units which produce images of the ends of a group of cigarettes. A processing unit then analyses the brightness level of a given area on each cigarette end. The processing unit then counts the total number of areas having a brightness level within a given range and compares that number with that of a reference end image for determining the existence of defects. An expulsion unit is further provided for rejecting those groups of cigarettes which fall below the requirements of the reference end image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在包装之前在输送线上检查香烟末端的系统。 该系统提供产生一组香烟末端的图像的电视摄影机组。 处理单元然后分析每个香烟末端上的给定区域的亮度水平。 然后，处理单元对具有给定范围内的亮度级别的区域的总数进行计数，并将该数量与用于确定缺陷的存在的参考结束图像的数量进行比较。 进一步提供排出单元以排除低于参考端图像要求的那些香烟组。

公开(公告)号：US11805807B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US16094257

申请日：2017-04-21

Applicant: G.D S.P.A.

Inventor： Luca Vecchietti ,  Sergio Morelli ,  Franco Spisni ,  Eugenio Navacchia ,  Maria Eleonora Cesarini ,  Gaetano De Pietra ,  Luca Federici

IPC: A24C5/31 ,  A24C5/34 ,  A24C5/35 ,  B65B11/30 ,  B65B19/28

CPC classification number: A24C5/31 ,  A24C5/34 ,  A24C5/35 ,  B65B11/30 ,  B65B19/28 ,  B65G2201/0226

Abstract: A diagnostic method for analysing the operation of an automatic machine which processes products in the tobacco industry includes the following steps: introducing into the machine an endoscopic probe whose shape and size correspond to the shape and size of the products the machine is designed to process and which the machine processes as if it were a real product. During processing in the machine, the probe acquires data through a sensor of its own. The method also includes determining the positions adopted by the probe while it is being processed in the machine and associating them with the data acquired by the probe while it is being processed in the machine.

公开(公告)号：US09980510B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US15132269

申请日：2016-04-19

Applicant: International Tobacco Machinery Poland Sp. z o. o.

Inventor： Adam Gielniewski ,  Bartosz Filipek

IPC: B65G1/00 ,  A24C5/47 ,  A24C5/35 ,  B65G45/10 ,  B08B9/043

CPC classification number: A24C5/478 ,  A24C5/35 ,  B08B9/0436 ,  B65G45/10 ,  B65G2201/0226

Abstract: The subject of the application is a device which supports mass flow of rod-shaped articles of the tobacco industry in a transport channel, having at least two segments (2, 3) connected by a connecting element (4), characterised in that the segments (2) are provided with positioning means (7, 8) which mate with the elements of the conveyor to set the position of the supporting device relative to the elements of the conveyor (5a, 5b). Furthermore, the subject of the application is a method of supporting mass flow of rod-shaped articles of the tobacco industry in a transport channel section characterised in that a supporting device (1) is introduced into the transport channel in the inlet part of the section being filled up provided with positioning means (7, 8) which with the elements of the conveyor set the position of the supporting device relative to the elements of the conveyor belt (5a, 5b), subsequently, the mass flow of rod-shaped articles is started in such a way so that the face of the mass flow is supported on the last segment of the supporting device, after which the travel of the belt of the conveyor in the remaining part of the section of the transport channel being filled up is started such that the mass flow of rod-shaped articles fills up the space of the channel section, supported on the last segment of the supporting device.

公开(公告)号：US20170275030A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15509242

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.

Inventor： Pierre-Yves GINDRAT

IPC: B65B19/04 ,  A24C5/32 ,  A24C5/35

CPC classification number: B65B19/04 ,  A24C5/325 ,  A24C5/35 ,  B65B19/10 ,  B65G11/08 ,  B65G11/20 ,  B65G2201/0226

Abstract: A method of feeding rod-shaped consumer goods to a packing apparatus is provided, including providing a plurality of rod-shaped consumer goods to an upstream end of a stacking channel, and feeding the plurality of rod-shaped consumer goods along the stacking channel to a downstream end of the stacking channel. The upstream end of the stacking channel is higher than the downstream end in the vertical direction, and at least a portion of the stacking channel extends at an angle of between about 25 degrees and about 75 degrees with respect to the vertical direction. The method further includes receiving the plurality of rod-shaped consumer goods into a hopper from the downstream end of the stacking channel, and distributing the plurality of rod-shaped consumer goods from the hopper into a packing apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US07171796B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US11083045

申请日：2005-03-17

Applicant: Gilberto Spirito ,  Alessando Minarelli

Inventor： Gilberto Spirito ,  Alessando Minarelli

IPC: B65B19/32

CPC classification number: B65B19/10 ,  B65B19/32 ,  B65G2201/0226

Abstract: A method of forming groups of cigarettes on a packing machine, whereby a conveyor feeds a succession of pockets in steps past a number of group-forming stations, where the pockets receive respective groups of cigarettes fed axially to the relative pockets by means of independent pushers, which are operated in a normal cyclic operating sequence to move selectively through respective group-forming stations; and whereby the formation of a gap along the conveyor, caused by non-supply of a faulty group to a relative pocket, is prevented by replacing the normal cyclic operating sequence with a different cyclic sequence capable of ensuring all the pockets are filled as of the fully operative group-forming stations only.

Abstract translation: 一种在包装机上形成一组香烟的方法，其中输送机沿许多个组合成型台阶段逐步地输送一系列袋，其中袋通过独立的推动器将相应的一组香烟轴向地供给到相对的袋 ，其以正常的循环操作序列操作以选择性地移动通过相应的组形成站; 并且由此通过用不同的循环序列代替正常的循环操作序列来防止沿着输送机形成沿着向相对口袋供应错误组而引起的间隙，从而能够确保所有口袋都被填充 完全有组织形成站。

公开(公告)号：US20060144018A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US10540031

申请日：2003-12-03

Applicant: Heinz Focke ,  Doris Focke ,  Jurgen Focke ,  Hermann Blome ,  Heido Sporing ,  Jurgen Tempel

Inventor： Heinz Focke ,  Doris Focke ,  Jurgen Focke ,  Hermann Blome ,  Heido Sporing ,  Jurgen Tempel

IPC: B65B19/04

CPC classification number: B65B19/04 ,  B65B63/026 ,  B65G2201/0226

Abstract: For the production of cigarette groups (11) having a formation comprising a plurality of vertical rows of cigarettes (10) arranged one beside the other, after pushing a corresponding number of cigarettes (10) out of shafts (13) of a cigarette magazine (12), a transverse displacement of the cigarettes (10) is required in order to arrange same in a tightly packed or saddle configuration. At least marginal push rods (18) for pushing the cigarettes (10) out of the shafts (13) of the cigarette magazine (12) can be displaced transversely together with the cigarettes.

Abstract translation: 为了生产具有彼此相邻布置的多个垂直排的香烟（10）的形式的香烟组（11），在将相应数量的香烟（10）推出卷烟盒（13）的轴（13）之后， 如图12所示），需要卷烟（10）的横向位移，以便以紧密包装或鞍座结构将其排列。 用于将香烟（10）从香烟盒（12）的轴（13）推出的至少边缘推杆（18）可以与香烟一起横向移动。