摘要 |
<p>A compact cigarette making machine is disclosed. The machine consists of a hollow channel-shaped base carrying a tobacco receiving member which is longitudinally slideable within the base ( 2). A cover is pivotally secured to the tobacco receiving member and is slideable therewith with respect to the base. An elongate tobacco injection spoon (10) is removably carried by the base and is stationary therewith, as a hollow circular nipple (22) for reception of a preformed cigarette tube is provided at the forward end of the tobacco receiving member (4). A tobacco receiving slot is provided in the tobacco receiving member and the cover (6) is provided with a projection for compacting tobacco positioned in the slot (26). With the cover closed and tobacco positioned in the slot and a cigarette tube positioned on the nipple, rearward movement of the cover and tobacco receiving member with respect to the base results in the injection of a compacted wad of tobacco into the cigarette tube. The spoon and nipple which are the components most subject to gumming by the tobacco are easily removed for cleaning or replacement.</p> |