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Apparatus for transporting rod-shaped articles
Assignee: Körber AG
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Filing: 1969-02-26
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-02-26
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for converting a single row of cigarettes, filter rod sections or like rod-shaped articles into one or more files of articles which move sideways comprises a rotary drum having flutes which are sealed from the atmosphere during travel past and beyond the station where the articles of the row enter successive flutes. The articles in the flutes are braked by mechanical or pneumatic means to come to rest in first regions of the respective flutes and are thereupon shifted lengthwise by pneumatic means, in and/or counter to the direction of travel during entry into the flutes, to assume final positions in which they form one or more files of articles moving sideways.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernhard Schubert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:36
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/32; A24C5/322; A24C5/326
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
In an apparatus for transporting cigarettes, filter rod sections and analogous rod-shaped articles, a combination comprising conveyor means having elongated flutes which move sideways; guide means for directing articles lengthwise into said flutes; control means for regulating movements of articles lengthwise of said flutes in a given direction so as to insure that the articles come to rest in first predetermined regions of respective flutes; and displacing means for thereupon moving the articles lengthwise of said flutes counter to said given direction to locate such articles in second predetermined regions of respective flutes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
In an apparatus for transporting cigarettes, filter rod sections and analogous rod-shaped articles, a combination comprising conveyor means having elongated flutes which move sideways; guide means for directing articles lengthwise into said flutes; control means for regulating movements of articles lengthwise of said flutes in a given direction so as to insure that the articles come to rest in first predetermined regions of respective flutes; and displacing means for thereupon moving the articles lengthwise of said flutes counter to said given direction to locate such articles in second predetermined regions of respective flutes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said conveyor means comprises a rotary drum and said flutes are provided in the periphery and extend in parallelism with the axis of said drum, and further comprising sealing means partially surrounding said drum to at least substantially seal some of said flutes from the atmosphere.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said control means comprises braking means for articles in said flutes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said conveyor means comprises additional flutes which move sideways and receive articles from said guide means, and further comprising second control means for regulating movements of articles lengthwise of said additional flutes in said given direction so as to insure that the articles come to rest in first predetermined regions of respective additional flutes, and second displacing means for thereupon moving articles lengthwise of said additional flutes in said given direction to locate such articles in second predetermined regions of said additional flutes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination as defined in claim 4, wherein said additional flutes alternate with said first mentioned flues.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said control means comprises pneumatic braking means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A combination as defined in claim 6, wherein said conveyor means has openings in communication with said flutes and said braking means comprises means for conveying through said openings currents of air which increase friction between the articles and said conveyor means to thereby arrest articles in the first predetermined regions of said flutes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said control means comprises mechanical braking means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said control means comprises adjustable braking means for increasing friction between the articles in said flutes and said conveyor means and means for adjusting said braking means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said control means comprises braking means operative to increase friction between articles in said flutes and said conveyor means for variable intervals of time and adjusting means for selecting the length of said intervals.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said displacing means comprises current generating means for producing in said flutes currents of air which move the articles to said second regions of respective flutes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
A combination as defined in claim 11, wherein said conveyor means is provided with suction ports communicating with said flutes and said current generating means comprises means for drawing said air currents by suction from said flutes into the respective ports.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A combination as defined in claim 12, wherein said displacing means further comprises valve means for connecting said current generating means with said ports when the articles come to rest in the first regions of respective flutes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
62 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said displacing means comprises means for producing in said flutes currents of air which move The articles from first toward second regions of such flutes and mechanical stop means arranged to enter the flutes during movement of articles therein from the first toward the second regions to thus arrest the articles in final positions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
A combination as defined in claim 14, wherein said stop means comprises a plurality of discrete arresting members movable in a predetermined sequence into successive flutes of said conveyor means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
A combination as defined in claim 14, wherein said means for producing air currents comprises a source of compressed air and means for admitting compressed air into flutes by way of orifices provided in said conveyor means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, further comprising sealing means for substantially sealing from the atmosphere those flutes which accommodate rod-shaped articles, said sealing means having at least one perforation for admission of air currents into such flutes.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
119 words
In an apparatus for transporting cigarettes, filter rod sections and analogous rod-shaped articles, a combination comprising conveyor means having elongated flutes which move sideways; guide means for directing articles lengthwise into said flutes; control means for including pneumatic braking means for regulating movements of articles lengthwise of said flutes in a given direction so as to insure that the articles come to rest in first predetermined regions of respective flutes; sealing means for at least substantially sealing from the atmosphere those articles which occupy said first regions of respective flutes; and displacing means for thereupon moving the articles by suction lengthwise of said flutes in said given direction to locate such articles in second predetermined regions of respective flutes.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
119 words
In an apparatus for transporting cigarettes, filter rod sections and analogous rod-shaped articles, a combination comprising conveyor means having elongated flutes which move sideways; guide means for directing articles lengthwise into said flutes; control means for including pneumatic braking means for regulating movements of articles lengthwise of said flutes in a given direction so as to insure that the articles come to rest in first predetermined regions of respective flutes; sealing means for at least substantially sealing from the atmosphere those articles which occupy said first regions of respective flutes; and displacing means for thereupon moving the articles by suction lengthwise of said flutes in said given direction to locate such articles in second predetermined regions of respective flutes.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
41 words
A combination as defined in claim 18, wherein said pneumatic braking means comprises means for drawing currents of air by suction from said flutes to thereby move articles toward and to arrest such articles in the first regions of respective flutes.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
A combination as defined in claim 19, wherein said control means further comprises means for adjusting said braking means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |