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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2015
G.d. Societa′ Per Azioni, Bologna, IT;
Andrea Grimandi, Ozzano Emilia, IT;
Enrico Medina, Bologna, IT;
Luca Lanzarini, Crespellano, IT;
Massimo Sartoni, Bologna, IT;
G.D SOCIETA' PER AZIONI, Bologna, IT;
Abstract
A coupling unit and method for inserting a support fitted with a hygroscopic pad in a base during the manufacture of a disposable cartridge for an electronic cigarette; are provided: a first seat that accepts the support fitted with the hygroscopic pad; a second seat that accepts the base and can be axially aligned with the first seat; a transfer device that inserts the support fitted with the hygroscopic pad in the base by applying a relative axial movement between the support fitted with the hygroscopic pad and the base; and a suction device, which is coupled to a first end of the base opposite to a second end of the base through which the support fitted with the hygroscopic pad enters, and causes suction that acts inside the base.