Storing rod-like articles
US4365703A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 1981 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24C5/352
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus for handling rod-like articles incorporates a buffer reservoir system using trolleys having vertical compartments for storing the articles in stack formation. The compartments receive the articles from outlets in a first conveyor and may return articles to a second conveyor through inlets. The first conveyor may form part of a conveyor system linking one or more cigarette making machines to one or more cigarette packing machines. The outlets are closable by a gate and a platform is moved through each compartment to lower articles from the outlet. The bottoms of the compartments are provided with removable slats. A particular form of closure suitable for separating a stack of rod-like articles and apparatus for loading and unloading containers with rod-like articles are also disclosed.
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