A feed unit, for example for feeding components (2) to smoking article assembly apparatus, having a stationary guide member (14) and a dispensing unit configured to dispense components (2) into the stationary guide member (14). The dispensing unit has one or more channels (7) to receive components (2) one on top of the other, and each channel (7) has a control gate (12) to apply suction/gaseous flow to control output of components (2) from the channel (7) for onward conveyance through the stationary guide member (14).
申请公布号
WO2015144531(A1)
申请公布日期
2015.10.01
申请号
WO2015EP55694
申请日期
2015.03.18
申请人
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED
发明人
FALLON, GARY;PARK, KIE SEON;FULLER, MARTIN;VERNON, GEOFFREY;CLEALL, ANDREW;STEMBRIDGE, JAMES;GRUNFELD, THOMAS