EQUIPMENT FOR INSERTION OF OBJECTS INTO SMOKING ARTICLES

摘要

An apparatus for providing rods formed from a continuous supply of filter material for use in the manufacture of cigarette filter elements is provided, each rod having individual objects placed at predetermined spaced intervals along the length thereof, comprises a first hopper configured to provide a reservoir for objects; a second hopper positioned to receive objects from the first hopper; a reciprocating screen positioned between the first hopper and the second hopper, the reciprocating screen defining a plurality of passageways therein, and the reciprocating screen being configured to facilitate transfer of the objects from the first hopper to the second hopper; and an object insertion unit in operable communication with the second hopper and configured to introduce a plurality of objects into engagement with the continuous supply of filter material.