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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 16, 1999
Thomas William Bailey, Coventry, GB;
John David Chandler, Coventry, GB;
Andrew John Cleall, Coventry, GB;
Brian Hill, Coventry, GB;
Robert Howard Taylor, Coventry, GB;
Molins PLC, Milton Keynes, GB;
Abstract
Article wrapping apparatus for wrapping or folding a wrapper blank around an article which may comprise or contain a group of rod-like articles such as cigarettes, includes a wrapper blank former which simultaneously folds sides and ends of a blank ( ) by plunging the former ( ) around an article holder ( ) and subsequently plunging the article from the holder into the former. The apparatus also includes a housing ( ) for supporting a partially-wrapped article which is pivoted relative to an abutment ( ) so that a flap is swept into a closed position; and pivoted holders ( ) which are used to transfer articles between axially-spaced process positions on a process drum ( ). Folding operations may be performed during transfer to or from a pivotable holder ( ), particularly in a radial direction of the drum ( ).