Apparatus and method for packing smoking articles

Details Apparatus and method for packing smoking articles Apparatus and method for packing smoking articles

2007-06-20

2011-12-13

Truong, Thanh (Department: 3721)

Package making

Methods

Group forming of contents into a unit

C053S148000, C053S415000, C206S268000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08074429

ABSTRACT:
A packaging apparatus comprises one or more packing machines (MC1, MC2, MC3) which are operable to join together at least two assembled packs (P1, P2). A strap applicator (MC4) applies a strap system (S) to one face of all but one of the assembled packs (P1, P2). Conveying means (TC) guide the assembled packs (P5P1, P2) such that the face of each assembled pack (P1, P2) having the strap attached thereto abuts a face of another of the assembled packs such that the strap (S) is sandwiched between the abutting faces. Fixing means, which fix the strap (S) about adjacent packs such that the packs (P1, P2) are joined together and are movable relative to each other by rotation about one or more edges.

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