Conveyor system for rod-like articles

Details Conveyor system for rod-like articles Conveyor system for rod-like articles

1985-10-24

1989-03-21

Werner, Frank E.

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor system having auxiliary section for storing items...

Auxiliary section has the same entrance and exit

131909, 198607, 198594, B65G 104

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048135275

ABSTRACT:
A variable capacity reservoir (88) for rod-like articles in stack formation comprises a variable length elevator (26) having an upper outlet (66) which rises and falls with the level of articles in the reservoir. The elevator (26) includes an endless band (24) which may be projected upwards from the floor of the reservoir (88), an extending membrane (44) shielding articles in the reservoir from engagement with a return run of the band. The reservoir (88) may receive filter rods and be located at or closely adjacent to a filter cigarette assembling machine.

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