摘要 |
A method of, and an apparatus for, producing packs for cigarettes, having a continuously driven conveyor, such as a transporting belt with drivers, for transporting the packs, and having an arrangement for applying printing carriers, such as labels, coupons or the like, to a side surface of the packs, the arrangement for applying the printing carriers being arranged in the region of the conveyor, for the purpose of applying the printing carriers to a side surface of the pack, this side surface being directed toward the arrangement, during transportation along the conveyor. A pivoting arrangement for altering the relative position of the packs is arranged in the region of the conveyor and/or of the arrangement for applying the printing carriers, wherein the pivoting arrangement is set up for receiving a respective pack in a relative position appropriate for transportation on the conveyor, and for rotating the pack into a relative position suitable for applying the printing carrier, and for further rotating the pack into a relative position appropriate for further transportation on the conveyor. |