Feed unit
US10046922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/8876
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feed unit, for example for feeding components (2) to smoking article assembly apparatus, having a stationary guide member (14) and a dispensing unit configured to dispense components (2) into the stationary guide member (14). The dispensing unit has one or more channels (7) to receive components (2) one on top of the other, and each channel (7) has a control gate (12) to apply suction/gaseous flow to control output of components (2) from the channel (7) for onward conveyance through the stationary guide member (14).
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