Article wrapping apparatus
US6612094B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0226
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Article wrapping apparatus for wrapping or folding a wrapper blank around an article which may comprise or contain a group of rod-like articles such as cigarettes, includes a wrapper blank former which simultaneously folds sides and ends of a blank (60) by plunging the former (64) around an article holder (58) and subsequently plunging the article from the holder into the former. The apparatus also includes a housing (24) for supporting a partially-wrapped article which is pivoted relative to an abutment (32) so that a flap is swept into a closed position; and pivoted holders (24, 54) which are used to transfer articles between axially-spaced process positions on a process drum (6). Folding operations may be performed during transfer to or from a pivotable holder (24, 54), particularly in a radial direction of the drum (6).
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