Method and unit for combined transfer-turnover of packets of cigarettes

摘要

A method and unit for combined transfer-turnover of packets (2) of cigarettes, whereby the packets (2) are fed successively by a first conveyor (3) in a first direction (4) perpendicular to a front first face (5) of each packet and along a portion (6) of a path (P) extending through a transfer station (12), to which each packet (2) is supplied in time with a respective suction seat (34) carried by a second conveyor (7), which engages the first face (5) of the packet (2) by suction, and removes the packet from the transfer station (12) in a second direction (9) parallel to the first face (5).