Automatic straw dispensing method and device

摘要

A method and device (1) for automatically dispensing straws (2), whereby a cartridge belt (11) of straws (2) - defined by a flexible belt (12) narrower than the length of the straws (2) and having a succession of transverse tubular seats (13) equally spaced along the flexible (12) and housing respective straws (2) in axially sliding manner - is fed in steps along a path (P) extending through a withdrawal station (18) where a feed device (15) and an extracting device (19) respectively provide, each time they are activated, for feeding the flexible belt (12) one step forward and sliding a straw (2a) partly along the respective tubular seat (13) into a withdrawal position. <IMAGE> <IMAGE>