A METHOD TO SET UP A MOVABLE OPERATING MEMBER OF AN AUTOMATIC MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING OR PACKAGING CONSUMER ARTICLES

    公开(公告)号:US20240067375A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-29

    申请号:US18280973

    申请日:2022-03-09

    CPC classification number: B65B19/30 B65B51/10 B65B57/08

    Abstract: A method to set up at least one movable operating member (5, 7) of an automatic machine (1) for manufacturing consumer articles (3) comprising the steps (16, 17) of: defining a first motion profile (FP) of the movable operating member (5, 7), determining possible imperfections in the processing of the articles (3), defining a corresponding second motion profile (SP) of an electric actuator system (8, 9), which, through a motion transmission system (12), is mechanically connected to the movable operating member (5, 7) and moves the movable operating member (5, 7) with the first motion profile (FP), correcting, by means of an interface device (15) of the automatic machine (1) and based on the possible determined imperfections, at least one conversion parameter (50) concerning the processing on the articles (3) performed by the movable operating member (5, 7); processing the first motion profile (FP), thus obtaining a first modified profile (MFP) of the movable operating member (5, 7).

    Cigarette Package Coding System and Associated Method
    2.
    发明申请
    Cigarette Package Coding System and Associated Method 有权
    香烟包装编码系统及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130096711A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-18

    申请号:US13275016

    申请日:2011-10-17

    Abstract: A package coding system for a cigarette manufacturing process is provided. An imprinting device imprints an alphanumeric code on each of a series of cigarette packages. A conveyor device conveys the cigarette packages in a feed direction. An inspection device is operably engaged with the conveyor device and inspects the alphanumeric code imprinted on each cigarette package conveyed by the conveyor device to determine whether any of the cigarette packages includes a defect in the imprinted alphanumeric code, and thus comprises a defective cigarette package. A removal device is operably engaged with the conveyor device and is configured to be in communication with the inspection device. The removal device is configured to remove the defective cigarette package from the series of cigarette packages conveyed by the conveyor device in response to identification thereof by the inspection device. An associated method is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种卷烟制造工艺的包装编码系统。 印记设备在一系列香烟包装上的每一个上印上字母数字代码。 输送机装置沿进给方向输送香烟包装。 检查装置与传送装置可操作地接合,并且检查由输送装置输送的每个卷烟包装上印上的字母数字代码,以确定卷烟包装盒中是否包含印刷的字母数字代码中的缺陷,从而包括有缺陷的卷烟包装。 移除装置与输送装置可操作地接合并且被构造成与检查装置连通。 移除装置被配置成响应于检查装置的识别,从由输送装置输送的一系列香烟包装中去除有缺陷的香烟包装。 还提供了相关联的方法。

    Apparatus and method for producing customised containers of cigarettes
    3.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for producing customised containers of cigarettes 有权
    用于生产定制的香烟容器的设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07866127B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-11

    申请号:US11659840

    申请日:2005-08-10

    CPC classification number: B65B19/12 B65B19/30

    Abstract: Cigarettes are stored in one or more reservoirs at a customer location. A computer receives customer orders and transmits them to a dispenser. Upon receipt of a customer order, a pre-selected number of cigarettes is automatically removed from the reservoir(s) by the dispenser and then automatically packed in a container by a packer comprising a collation mandrel which is movable relative to the dispenser. A preferred type of substantially air-tight, self-sealing container has a lid portion, a body portion and a collar, which is mounted within the body portion. The body portion is provided with one or more upwardly extending protrusions on the upper surface of the base thereof. An air and moisture impermeable membrane is sealed about the upper periphery of the collar.

    Abstract translation: 香烟存储在客户位置的一个或多个储存器中。 计算机接收客户订单并将其传送到分配器。 在接收到客户订单时,预先选定数量的香烟通过分配器自动从储存器中移出,然后通过封隔器自动地包装在容器中,所述封隔器包括可相对于分配器移动的对准心轴。 基本上气密的自密封容器的优选类型具有安装在主体部分内的盖部分,主体部分和套环。 主体部分在其基部的上表面上设置有一个或多个向上延伸的突起。 空气和湿气不渗透膜围绕套环的上周边密封。

    Variable-capacity FIFO store with an expulsion station
    5.
    发明授权
    Variable-capacity FIFO store with an expulsion station 有权
    可变容量FIFO存储与排出站

    公开(公告)号:US07163098B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-16

    申请号:US11065884

    申请日:2005-02-25

    Abstract: A variable-capacity FIFO store having a powered endless conveyor belt defining a conveying branch for transferring a mass of articles from an input station to an output station, and a return branch extending from the output station to the input station; and an adjusting assembly for adjusting the lengths of the conveying and return branches in complementary manner, so as to adjust the storage capacity of the store; an expulsion station is located along an output conveyor, downstream from the output station, to expel a given mass of articles from the output conveyor, and is controlled by a control unit for identifying the location of a mass of articles in the store, and for activating the expulsion station when the previously identified mass of articles travels through the expulsion station.

    Abstract translation: 一个可变容量的FIFO存储器,其具有动力环形传送带,其限定用于将大量物品从输入站传送到输出站的传送分支;以及返回分支,从输出站延伸到输入站; 以及用于以互补的方式调节输送和返回分支的长度的调节组件,以便调节商店的存储容量; 排出站沿输出输送机位于输出站的下游,以从输出输送机排出给定质量的物品,并由控制单元控制,用于识别商店中大量物品的位置,并且为了 当先前确定的物品通过排出台时,激活排出站。

    Device for transferring and inspecting groups of cigarettes
    6.
    发明申请
    Device for transferring and inspecting groups of cigarettes 失效
    用于转运和检查香烟组的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060180167A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-17

    申请号:US11305025

    申请日:2005-12-19

    CPC classification number: B65B19/32 B65B19/30

    Abstract: Groups of cigarettes approaching a packer are transferred and inspected by a conveyor equipped with receptacles advancing along a set path, and an inspection device such as will verify the presence and the integrity of each cigarette in each receptacle and generate signals to indicate the outcome of the inspection. The conveyor also incorporates emitters in the form of permanent magnets, each associated with a relative receptacle and interacting with a receiver consisting in an array of magnetoresistors ordered along the conveying path; the receiver is capable of emitting signals synchronized with the steps of the inspection procedure and indicating the position of each receptacle relative to a fixed inspection position.

    Abstract translation: 接近封隔器的香烟组由配备有沿着设定路径前进的容器的输送机转运和检查,以及检查装置,例如将验证每个容器中每根香烟的存在和完整性,并产生信号以指示 检查。 输送机还包括永磁体形式的发射器,每个发射器与相对插座相关联,并且与接收器相互作用,所述接收器包括沿着输送路径排列的磁阻器阵列; 接收器能够发射与检查程序的步骤同步的信号,并且指示每个插座相对于固定检查位置的位置。

    Packaging machine for cigarettes with shaft wall mounted sensors
    7.
    发明授权
    Packaging machine for cigarettes with shaft wall mounted sensors 失效
    香烟包装机,带壁挂式传感器

    公开(公告)号:US4931633A

    公开(公告)日:1990-06-05

    申请号:US124517

    申请日:1987-11-24

    CPC classification number: A24C5/3412 B65B19/30

    Abstract: Packaging machines for cigarettes are conventionally equipped with a (cigarette) magazine (11) which receives a stock of cigarettes (10). The lower region of the magazine (11) consists of a plurality of magazine shafts (12) which are divided off from one another by means of shaft walls (13). The cigarettes (10) are extracted at the lower ends of the magazine shafts (12) in groups each corresponding to the content of a cigarette pack, by being pushed out axially. In order to check the cigarettes for defective construction, especially for any gaps (16) in the tobacco in the region of the ends of the cigarettes (10), optoelectrical sensors, especially receivers (17, 18; 30, 31), are arranged in the shaft walls of appropriate thickness. These sensors are directed towards the side of the cigarettes (10) transversely relative to the longitudinal axis of these. Light entering from the end faces of the cigarettes (10) is received by the receivers (17, 18; 30, 31) and evaluated in terms of any gaps (16) in the tobacco. To generate the light, transmitters (19; 32) can be arranged on the end faces of the cigarettes (10) in the front wall (21) and/or rear wall (22) of the magazine (11). The magazine (11) equipped with test members in this way is suitable, in an especially simple and reliable way, for testing and separating out individual or extremely small groups of defective cigarettes.

    Abstract translation: 香烟包装机常规配备有(香烟)杂志(11),其接收一股香烟(10)。 刀库(11)的下部区域由多个通过轴壁(13)彼此分开的刀库轴(12)组成。 香烟(10)通过沿轴向推出而分别对应于香烟盒的内容物在卷筒轴(12)的下端处抽出。 为了检查香烟是否有缺陷的结构,特别是对于香烟(10)端部区域中的烟草中的任何间隙(16),布置有光电传感器,特别是接收器(17,18; 30,31) 在轴壁上有适当的厚度。 这些传感器相对于这些传感器的纵向轴线横向于香烟(10)的侧面。 从香烟(10)的端面进入的光由接收器(17,18; 30,31)接收,并根据烟草中的任何间隙(16)进行评估。 为了产生光,发射器(19; 32)可以布置在卷筒(11)的前壁(21)和/或后壁(22)中的香烟(10)的端面上。 以这种方式配备测试构件的杂志(11)以特别简单可靠的方式适用于测试和分离单个或极小群体的有缺陷的香烟。

    Process and apparatus for testing cigarettes
    8.
    发明授权
    Process and apparatus for testing cigarettes 失效
    用于测试香烟的工艺和设备

    公开(公告)号:US4907608A

    公开(公告)日:1990-03-13

    申请号:US37272

    申请日:1987-04-10

    CPC classification number: B65B19/30

    Abstract: In order to separate out defective cigarettes (29) in an economical way, cigarettes are tested in the region of magazine shafts (11a, 11b, etc.; 12a, 12b, etc.) of a cigarette magazine (10). The defective cigarettes (29) identified are conveyed beyond a lower main pushing-out plane (22) and are separated out below this. For this purpose, supporting members (carrying webs 32) for the cigarettes are movable up and down at the bottom end of the magazine shafts.

    Abstract translation: 为了以经济的方式分离有缺陷的香烟(29),在香烟盒(10)的杂志轴(11a,11b等; 12a,12b等)的区域中测试香烟。 所识别的有缺陷的香烟(29)被传送超过下主推出平面(22),并在该下方的主推出平面(22)之下被分离。 为此,用于香烟的支撑构件(承载腹板32)可在料斗轴的底端上下移动。

    Device for feeding cigarettes to the wrapping line of a packeting machine
    9.
    发明授权
    Device for feeding cigarettes to the wrapping line of a packeting machine 失效
    用于将香烟供给包装机的包装线的装置

    公开(公告)号:US4667831A

    公开(公告)日:1987-05-26

    申请号:US710098

    申请日:1985-03-11

    CPC classification number: B65B19/30 Y10S131/907

    Abstract: A device for feeding cigarettes to the wrapping line of a packeting machine comprises a hopper for feeding cigarettes to the machine. The hopper is divided at its lower end into outlet channels having a width substantially equal to the diameter of a cigarette, and through which the cigarettes disposed in piles descend. Along each channel there is provided, in order from the top downwards, sensor device for checking the cigarettes in succession, and at an expulsion position a device for expelling the defective cigarettes from the hopper. Along each channel there is provided cyclically operated retention mechanism for the cigarettes. This mechanism extends upstream and downstream of the expulsion position, and has two halt positions for the cigarettes. The mechanism includes two arcuate recesses in the channel which are connected via bores to a source of suction and a source of compressed air. The suction and compressed air sources are selectively connected to the recesses to either retain or expel a cigarette in the recesses.

    Abstract translation: 用于将香烟供给包装机的包装线的装置包括用于将香烟供给到机器的料斗。 料斗在其下端被分成具有基本上等于香烟直径的宽度的出口通道,并且通过该排放通道将布置在堆中的香烟下降。 沿着每个通道,从顶部向下依次提供用于连续检查香烟的传感器装置,并且在排出位置设置用于将有缺陷的香烟从料斗排出的装置。 沿着每个通道设置有用于香烟的循环操作的保持机构。 该机构在排出位置的上游和下游延伸,并且具有用于香烟的两个停止位置。 该机构包括在通道中的两个弧形凹槽,其通过孔连接到吸入源和压缩空气源。 吸入和压缩空气源选择性地连接到凹部以将香烟保持或排出在凹部中。

    Device monitoring the quality of cigarettes in a packaging machine
    10.
    发明授权
    Device monitoring the quality of cigarettes in a packaging machine 失效
    设备监控包装机中香烟的质量

    公开(公告)号:US4545488A

    公开(公告)日:1985-10-08

    申请号:US485167

    申请日:1983-04-15

    CPC classification number: B65B19/30 Y10S131/907

    Abstract: A device for monitoring the quality of cigarettes in a packing machine, which may be mounted on an input hopper of a packing machine of cyclic type in order to monitor the quality of the cigarettes of a stack moving in steps along each output channel of the hopper and to carry out the removal of defective cigarettes, comprising, with respect to each channel, a sensor element and an associate ejector element, whose respective operating cycles take place, with respect to each cigarette, within a same cycle of this machine.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于监测包装机中香烟质量的装置,其可以安装在循环型包装机的输入料斗上,以便监测沿料斗的每个输出通道逐步移动的料斗的质量 并且在该机器的相同周期内,对每个通道执行除去有缺陷的香烟,该传感器元件和相关的喷射器元件相对于每根香烟发生相应的操作循环。

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