Method of forming groups of cigarettes

Details Method of forming groups of cigarettes Method of forming groups of cigarettes

1998-01-12

2000-07-25

Ellis, Christopher P.

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor system for establishing and moving a group of items

Having items discharged from plural distinct outlets into group

198450, 1984741, B65G 4730

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060926422

ABSTRACT:
A method of forming groups of cigarettes, each group being defined by at least one layer of cigarettes arranged side by side. The layer is fed continuously at a given speed and by means of a conveying seat along a given annular path extending through an unloading station. At the unloading station where the layer is transferred from the seat to a group forming pocket (6) by orienting the seat with respect to the path as a function of the relative position of the seat and the pocket (6) at least at the unloading station.

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