A METHOD AND A MACHINE FOR PRODUCING A SUB-UNIT OF A SMOKING ARTICLE AND SUB-UNIT THUS OBTAINED

    公开(公告)号:WO2022053911A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-17

    申请号:PCT/IB2021/057985

    申请日:2021-09-01

    Applicant: G.D S.P.A.

    Abstract: A method for producing a sub-unit of a smoking article which involves applying a connecting strip (2) having at least one weakened zone (20) onto the outer surface of a tubular segment (1) in such a way that the connecting strip (2) has a first portion (2a), superposed on the tubular segment (1) to cover a first angular portion of the outer surface of the tubular segment (1), leaving uncovered a second angular portion of the outer surface of the tubular segment (1), and at least one second portion (2b), axially protruding from a respective end of the tubular segment (1), with the weakened zone (20) being interposed between the first portion (2a) and the second portion (2b). The second portion (2b) of the connecting strip (2) is then folded transversely to the first portion (2a), at the said weakened zone (20), to form a closing wall which at least partly closes the end opening of the tubular segment (1).

    PRODUCTION DEVICE AND PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR INFUSION TYPE CAPSULES

    公开(公告)号:WO2022029548A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-10

    申请号:PCT/IB2021/056720

    申请日:2021-07-26

    Applicant: G.D S.P.A.

    Abstract: In a device (200) and in a production process for capsules, in particular for infusion type products, for delivery filters (20) into the capsules continuously, independently of both the feed rate of the flows of the filters (20) and of the cup-shaped containers (10) of the capsules, there are provided: a plurality of filter delivery devices (20); a first transport system for said delivery devices, continuously moving them along a first closed path; and a second transport system of support devices (9) which are continuously moved along a second closed path, each support device (9) receiving a respective cup-shaped container (10), wherein said first closed path comprises a filter inserting segment (20) which is superimposed to said second closed path, thereby the delivery devices and respective support devices (9) of the cup-shaped containers (10) are synchronized with each other, so as to continuously achieve the transfer of the filter (20) to a target cup-shaped container (10).

    TRANSFER DEVICE AND TRANSFER PROCESS
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2022029545A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-10

    申请号:PCT/IB2021/056716

    申请日:2021-07-26

    Applicant: G.D S.P.A.

    Abstract: In a transfer device (200) and a process for discrete elements (1), fed in a line with a predetermined spacing, any variations in the dimensions of the discrete elements, which result in a variation in the release spot included in a release segment, are absorbed by the alignment of the receiving elements, and in this respect a transport device (131) has a plurality of receiving elements (2) each apt to receive a respective discrete element (1) and moving along a transport path at a predetermined speed, are provided; a release device (121) on which said discrete elements (1) are transported along a release path with a linear development, having the release segment (127), and which intersects said transport path at a receiving segment thereof; and a moving mechanism being provided for the receiving elements (2) in the transport device to align the receiving elements (2) with each other at said reception section, so that the release segment (127) is superimposed on the transport path at said reception section.

    UNIT AND METHOD FOR RETAINING AND MOVING AT LEAST ONE COMPONENT AND AT LEAST ONE CONTAINER AND PRODUCTION APPARATUS FOR ARTICLES CORRELATED THERETO

    公开(公告)号:WO2022023927A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-03

    申请号:PCT/IB2021/056712

    申请日:2021-07-26

    Applicant: G.D S.P.A.

    Abstract: A retention and movement unit (100) of at least one component (20) and at least one container (10), comprising a moving retention member (1) comprising in turn a frame (2) and alternatively either a first gripping device (30) which is secured to said frame (2), comprising a first retention element (31) and configured so as to be able to take up a first configuration (C1) which is suitable for selectively retaining said at least one component (20) by means of said first retention element (31) and a second configuration (C2), which is different from said first configuration (C1) and which is suitable for selectively retaining said at least one container (10), or said first gripping device (30), secured to said frame (2), comprising said first retention element (31) configured so as to be able to take up said first configuration (C1) and a second gripping device (40), secured to said frame (2), comprising a second retention element (41) configured so as to be able to take up said second configuration (C2), wherein said first configuration (C1) is suitable for selectively retaining said at least one component (20) by means of said first retention element (31) and said second configuration (C2), which is different from said first configuration (C1), is suitable for selectively retaining said at least one container (10).

    UNIT AND METHOD FOR THE MOVEMENT AND FILLING OF A CONTAINER, APPARATUS WITH SUCH A UNIT

    公开(公告)号:WO2022023925A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-03

    申请号:PCT/IB2021/056709

    申请日:2021-07-26

    Applicant: G.D S.P.A.

    Abstract: A movement and filling unit (100) of a container (10) comprising a movement and filling equipment (1) in turn comprising a frame (2), a metering member (50) which is configured to release a predetermined dose (59) of a filling product by means of a release opening (51), a movement device (30) which is secured with an ability to move with respect to the frame (2), a housing (40) which is secured to the movement device (30) comprising at least one seat (41), the movement device (30) being configured to move the at least one seat (41) along a movement trajectory in which there can be defined a removal position (Pp) in which the container (10) is housed in the at least one seat (41), a filling position (Pr) in which the seat (41) is vertically aligned at a position under the release opening (51), a release position (Pri) in which the container (10) with the product is removed from the at least one seat (41).

    PACKAGING PROCESS, PACKAGING APPARATUS AND RELATED CONTROL SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:WO2022009068A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-13

    申请号:PCT/IB2021/056004

    申请日:2021-07-05

    Applicant: G.D S.P.A.

    Abstract: In a packaging process and apparatus (100), with a relevant control system, for articles which are intended to be packaged (1) in box-shaped packagings (30), both the flow of box-shaped packagings and the flow of articles (1) are efficiently managed, avoiding that the latter are discarded to an excessive extent during the packaging process, and there is provision for a continuous flow of articles which are intended to be packaged (1); a step of conveying open box-shaped packagings (30) in a continuous flow, in which the conformity with the respective instructions in relation to the box-shaped packagings (30) is verified; a transfer of articles (1) to the box-shaped packagings (30), in which the conformity with the respective predetermined instructions relative to the deposit of the articles is verified, wherein, if the packagings do not comply, the flow of articles is suspended, and wherein, if the deposit of articles does not comply, the articles (1) which are present on their transport line (115) and which are still intended to be transferred are moved to a buffer (116).

    A MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A CONTINUOUS TUBULAR ELEMENT WITH FILLING HAVING A SPACER AND/OR FILTER FUNCTION

    公开(公告)号:WO2021171187A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-02

    申请号:PCT/IB2021/051535

    申请日:2021-02-24

    Applicant: G.D S.P.A.

    Abstract: Described is a machine (M) for making a continuous tubular element with filling from web material, comprising first and second means (10, 30) for feeding respective continuous webs (A, B), a forming station (20) configured to perform a folding and/or deformation of a first continuous web (A) in a shaped configuration, and a wrapping station (50) wherein the second continuous web (B) is wound in a tubular shape around the first continuous shaped web (A) to obtain the continuous tubular element (T). Upstream of the wrapping station (50) there is a first gluing device (31) configured to apply at least one longitudinal line of glue (33) on at least one of the continuous webs (A, B) in such a way as to define at least one gluing zone, said longitudinal line of glue (33) being positioned in such a way as to coincide with a zone of superposing and contact between the two continuous webs (A, B) feeding out of the wrapping station (50).

    CONTAINER FOR ARTICLES, RELATIVE BLANK AND METHOD OF MAKING

    公开(公告)号:WO2020250143A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-17

    申请号:PCT/IB2020/055444

    申请日:2020-06-10

    Applicant: G.D S.P.A.

    Inventor: PARADISO, Luca

    Abstract: Described is a container (1) for articles, comprising: an upper end (2) and a lower end (20); - a first lateral wall (3) and a second lateral wall (4); - a bottom (5), comprising a first bottom wall (51) and a second bottom wall (52). The container (1) comprises means for blocking the bottom (7, 8), comprising a first abutment flap (7) fixed to the inner surface (30) of the first lateral wall (3) and comprising a lower abutment edge (70); and a second abutment flap (8) comprising an upper abutment edge (80) and connected to the second bottom wall (52). The second abutment flap (8) is folded against the inner surface (30) of the first lateral wall (3) for abutting, with the relative upper abutment edge (80), the lower abutment edge (70) of the first abutment flap (7).

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