Apparatus and method for assembly of multi-segment rod-like articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8475348
APP PUB NO 20120077659A1
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12891913

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An apparatus for assembly of multi-segment rod-like objects, such as, for example, components of a composite cigarette filter, is disclosed. The apparatus may include an intercalating unit and an assembly unit, linked by a transfer unit. Intercalating unit may include at least one rod supply unit and a conveyor. In one embodiment, intercalating unit may include a plurality of independent rod supply units. Each rod supply unit may include a hopper and a rod delivery mechanism comprising a rotary drum, a cutting device, a transfer wheel and a delivery wheel.

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AIGER GROUP AG6301 ZUG

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Iliev, Plamen Plovdiv, BG 6 71
Yanchev, Dimitar Plovdiv, BG 12 119
Yanchev, Yanko Pittsburgh, US 7 51

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