Method and device for the separation of foreign bodies

Details Method and device for the separation of foreign bodies Method and device for the separation of foreign bodies

2005-03-24

2008-11-11

Lopez, Carlos (Department: 1791)

Tobacco

Cigar or cigarette making

With cleaning away unwanted product component, e.g., gum or...

C131S287000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07448391

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for the separation of foreign bodies and a device for the separation of foreign bodies from a tobacco stream. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the tobacco stream is directly conveyed into the area of the foreign-body detection device with compressed air and whereby foreign bodies in the tobacco stream are identified by means of the foreign-body detection device based on at least one characteristic and subsequently removed from the tobacco stream. The A device according to the invention is characterized in that a device (feeding device) feeding the tobacco to a foreign-body detection device and a foreign-body separation device are provided, whereby the tobacco feeding device for conveying the tobacco stream comprises a source of compressed air.

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