Apparatus and method for packing smoking articles
US8074429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/1063
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A packaging apparatus comprises one or more packing machines (MC1, MC2, MC3) which are operable to join together at least two assembled packs (P1, P2). A strap applicator (MC4) applies a strap system (S) to one face of all but one of the assembled packs (P1, P2). Conveying means (TC) guide the assembled packs (P5 P1, P2) such that the face of each assembled pack (P1, P2) having the strap attached thereto abuts a face of another of the assembled packs such that the strap (S) is sandwiched between the abutting faces. Fixing means, which fix the strap (S) about adjacent packs such that the packs (P1, P2) are joined together and are movable relative to each other by rotation about one or more edges.
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