Modular machine for processing and/or testing rod-shaped articles, and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10888110
APP PUB NO 20140261477A1
SERIAL NO

14095103

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A processing machine for rod-shaped articles includes a base frame including a back plate extending upward from the base frame; and a plurality of function modules each adapted to perform a manufacturing function on a rod-shaped article. Each function module includes a mounting plate adapted to removably attach the function module to the back plate as a unit, and a dedicated drive motor supported on the mounting plate and adapted to move at least a portion of the function module. The plurality of function modules includes at least one of a rod infeed module, a hopper module, a drum module, a knife module, and a gluing module. A method of configuring a modular processing machine for rod-shaped articles is also described.

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  • HAUNI MASCHINENBAU GMBH

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abel, Falk Richmond, US 1 1
Hoffmann, Wilfried Locust Hill, US 8 55
Mueller, Peter Richmond, US 133 1481

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