Method and apparatus for opening soft-cup cigarette packs

Details Method and apparatus for opening soft-cup cigarette packs Method and apparatus for opening soft-cup cigarette packs

1994-03-23

1995-12-19

Werner, Frank E.

Material or article handling

Device for emptying portable receptacle

With container opening means

414411, 414786, 414417, 533812, 83946, 131 96, B65B 6900

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054763541

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for opening soft-cup packs of cigarettes. In progressive stages, the cellophane wrapper top and the pack closure strip are cut, the cellophane wrapper top piece is removed, the remaining cellophane is removed, the soft-cup is removed, and the foil bundle containing the cigarettes is raked open and the cigarettes removed. Various conveyors move the packs through the stages.

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