US3690327A
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Apparatus for regulating the start and termination of delivery of components of rod-shaped articles in filter cigarette machines or the like
Assignee: Körber AG
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Filing: 1970-03-25
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A machine for the production and/or processing of tobaccocontaining rod-shaped articles, particularly a filter cigarette machine, wherein the feeding units which supply components of rod-shaped articles (such as filter plugs and adhesive-coated uniting bands) can be arrested only when the components therein are located in a predetermined position with reference to other moving parts of the machine. The feeding units can resume the delivery of respective components only in certain predetermined positions of the movable parts. This reduces the number of rejects and insures that each component can be properly assembled with other components or otherwise manipulated as soon as the respective feeding unit is started.
Inventors
- 👤 Bob Heitmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:16
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/14; A24C5/31; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53039; Y10T29/53061; Y10T29/53313; Y10T29/53378
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
In an apparatus for assembling and/or processing components of cigarettes, packs or analogous smokers'' products, a combination comprising receiving and manipulating means including at least one continuously moving first conveyor; feeding means operative to supply components to said receiving means and including at least one second conveyor; normally engaged clutch means for moving said second conveyor in synchronism with said first conveyor so that said feeding means can supply components to said receiving means; and control means actuatable to engage and disengage said clutch means to thereby respectively start and terminate the movement of said second conveyor in dependency on the position of said first conveyor relative to said second conveyor and in dependency on the position of said second conveyor relative to said first conveyor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
In an apparatus for assembling and/or processing components of cigarettes, packs or analogous smokers'' products, a combination comprising receiving and manipulating means including at least one continuously moving first conveyor; feeding means operative to supply components to said receiving means and including at least one second conveyor; normally engaged clutch means for moving said second conveyor in synchronism with said first conveyor so that said feeding means can supply components to said receiving means; and control means actuatable to engage and disengage said clutch means to thereby respectively start and terminate the movement of said second conveyor in dependency on the position of said first conveyor relative to said second conveyor and in dependency on the position of said second conveyor relative to said first conveyor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said control means further comprises braking means arranged to arrest said second conveyor in response to disengagement of said clutch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said feeding means is arranged to supply uniting bands.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said feeding means is arranged to supply filter plugs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said second conveyor is arranged to supply said components to said first conveyor at a predetermined first transfer station and further comprising second feeding means for supplying to said first conveyor components of a second type at a second transfer station, one of said transfer stations being located upstream of the other transfer station as considered in the direction of movement of said first conveyor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A combination defined in claim 1, wherein said control means comprises means for producing clutch actuating signals and means for storing said signals until one of said conveyors assumes said position relative to the other of said conveyors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination as defined in claim 6, wherein said means for producing signals is operated By hand.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination as defined in claim 6, wherein said means for producing signals is responsive to changes in the operating condition of said apparatus.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination as defined in claim 6, wherein said means for producing signals is responsive to changes in the operation of said feeding means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |