Methods and apparatus for applying C-shaped innerframes to cigarette bundles
US5035102A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B19/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A C-shaped innerframe is preformed and then applied to a preformed cigarette bundle as part of a cigarette packing operation. The preformed innerframe first contacts the bundle with the back of the C in contact with the front surface of the bundle, and with the arms of the C adjacent the sides of the bundle and projecting rearwarly behind the rear surface of the bundle. Thereafter, the arms of the C are brought in against the side and rear surfaces of the bundle to complete application of the innerframe to the bundle.
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