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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2024
Filed:
Sep. 19, 2019
G.d S.p.a., Bologna, IT;
Luca Testoni, Bologna, IT;
Fabio Fini, Bologna, IT;
Antonio Lanzarini, Bologna, IT;
Luca Lanzarini, Bologna, IT;
Luca Federici, Bologna, IT;
G.D S.p.A., Bologna, IT;
Abstract
Apparatus for performing operations on semi-finished devices for producing disposable cartridges for electronic cigarettes includes: a guide having a branch extending along a forming direction, and having a longitudinal plane; carriages movable along the guide, each guide includes a retaining element to retain a semi-finished device during operations thereon; a drive system for advancing the carriages along the guide; and operating stations spaced from each other along the forming direction, each having an operating arrangement for performing operations on the semi-finished devices carried by the retaining elements applying stresses on the semi-finished devices; wherein: the retaining element is arranged laterally relative to the longitudinal plane, the apparatus includes a stationary support located at the operating stations, and each of the carriages includes a contrast element cooperating with the stationary support and arranged to transfer stresses applied by the operating arrangement on the semi-finished devices to the stationary support.