公开(公告)号：US12022887B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US17282413

申请日：2019-09-19

Applicant: G.D S.p.A.

Inventor： Luca Testoni ,  Fabio Fini ,  Antonio Lanzarini ,  Luca Lanzarini ,  Luca Federici

IPC: B65G54/02 ,  A24F40/10 ,  A24F40/42 ,  A24F40/70 ,  B65B3/04 ,  B65B43/42 ,  B65B43/54 ,  B65B65/00

CPC classification number: A24F40/70 ,  A24F40/10 ,  A24F40/42 ,  B65B3/04 ,  B65B43/42 ,  B65B43/54 ,  B65B65/003

Abstract: Apparatus for performing operations on semi-finished devices for producing disposable cartridges for electronic cigarettes includes: a guide having a branch extending along a forming direction, and having a longitudinal plane; carriages movable along the guide, each guide includes a retaining element to retain a semi-finished device during operations thereon; a drive system for advancing the carriages along the guide; and operating stations spaced from each other along the forming direction, each having an operating arrangement for performing operations on the semi-finished devices carried by the retaining elements applying stresses on the semi-finished devices; wherein: the retaining element is arranged laterally relative to the longitudinal plane, the apparatus includes a stationary support located at the operating stations, and each of the carriages includes a contrast element cooperating with the stationary support and arranged to transfer stresses applied by the operating arrangement on the semi-finished devices to the stationary support.