Feed unit
US9994399B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G59/061
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feed unit, for example for feeding components to smoking article assembly apparatus, includes a rotary device having one or more channels (7) adapted to receive components, one on top of another, and one or more pushers (21) associated with each channel. The feed unit also has a track (14) to receive components from outlets of the one or more channels (7) and the rotary device is configured to rotate with respect to the track (14) so that components pass through the channels (7) and are pushed along the track by the pushers (21) for output from the feed unit.
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