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公开(公告)号：US12059023B2
公开(公告)日：2024-08-13
申请号：US17779654
申请日：2020-12-22
Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.
Inventor： Andreas Loeb , Luca Bosi , Matteo Grosoli
CPC classification number: A24C5/34 , A24C5/01 , G01V3/081 , A24D1/20 , A24F40/20 , A24F40/465 , G01V3/088 , G01V3/10
Abstract: The present invention relates to method for inspecting an inductively heatable aerosol-generating article (1) for the presence of a susceptor (21) using at least one sensor (110) that is responsive to the susceptor (21) being at least one of electrically conductive, magnetic or magnetized. The invention further relates to method and apparatus for inspecting an inductively heatable aerosol-generating article for a desired article alignment at a specific article location in an article manufacturing apparatus, wherein the susceptor is provided for inductively heating an aerosol-forming substrate comprised in the article, and wherein an arrangement of the susceptor at or in the article is asymmetric with regard to a length axis of the article. The method and the apparatus comprises usage of at least a first senor which is arranged and configured to detect at a first test site of the article location a presence or absence of a susceptor, wherein the presence of the susceptor at the first test is indicative of the presence of the desired article alignment at the article location. The first sensor is responsive to the susceptor being at least one of electrically conductive, magnetic or magnetized and responsive to the presence of the susceptor at the first test site.
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公开(公告)号：US20230240377A1
公开(公告)日：2023-08-03
申请号：US17927520
申请日：2021-05-17
Applicant: JT International S.A.
Inventor： Patrick Debergh
IPC: A24F40/53 , A24F40/20 , A24D1/20 , A24F40/51 , A24C5/01 , A24C5/34 , B65D85/08 , B65D75/52 , B65B19/28 , G06T7/00 , G06T7/73
CPC classification number: A24F40/53 , A24F40/20 , A24D1/20 , A24F40/51 , A24C5/01 , A24C5/34 , B65D85/08 , B65D75/522 , B65B19/28 , G06T7/001 , G06T7/74 , G06T2207/30108
Abstract: A method for authenticating an aerosol-generating article includes the steps of imaging and processing at least one consumable section of the aerosol-generating article, correlating a current digitalized image with a reference image registered during production of the article, and determining, based on correlation results and a predetermined correlation criterium, if the article is a genuine product. An aerosol-generating system includes an aerosol-generating device having a 2D and/or 3D imager that includes image processing and image correlation means for imaging and analysing the stochastic arrangement of the individual substrate parts of the aerosol-generating article. A machine for producing aerosol-generating articles includes an in-line imaging system.
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公开(公告)号：US20180310611A1
公开(公告)日：2018-11-01
申请号：US15766422
申请日：2016-10-07
Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.
Inventor： Pierre-Yves Gindrat , Zsolt Albert
CPC classification number: A24C5/34 , A24D3/0229 , A24D3/0233 , A24D3/0295
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting the diameter of an elongated rod, said method comprising: providing an elongated rod having a preliminary diameter; selecting a desired final diameter of the elongated rod; providing a diameter adjusting device including a first tubular element having an inlet and an outlet and a channel connecting the inlet and the outlet; adjusting the diameter of the outlet as a function of the desired final diameter of the elongated rod, wherein the diameter of the inlet is bigger than the diameter of the outlet when adjusted; and inserting the elongated rod in the diameter adjusting device from the inlet and outputting it from the outlet so that said elongated rod is compressed to the desired final diameter when outputted from the outlet of the first tubular element.
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公开(公告)号：US09844232B2
公开(公告)日：2017-12-19
申请号：US14204316
申请日：2014-03-11
Applicant: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Inventor： Gary Lee Wood , Derwin Hiatt , Larry McCann , Mike Shockley , Eddie Nuckols , David R. Hall , Frank Brantley , Isaac Martin , Martin Sama , Charles Reddell , Mike Whitley
CPC classification number: A24C5/34 , A24C5/3412 , G06T7/001 , G06T2207/30128 , H04N7/181
Abstract: Smoking article inspection systems configured to inspect smoking articles are provided. The systems may include imaging devices configured to capture images of an exterior of the smoking article and an analysis unit configured to analyze the images captured by the imaging devices. The analysis unit may execute an edge detection tool configured to determine a position of the smoking article based on an edge location of the smoking article and a defect detection tool configured to determine whether the smoking article is defective after the position of the smoking article is determined. The imaging devices may be configured to capture images of the smoking articles during the assembly thereof. Thereby, the analysis unit may determine any operations during assembly causing damage to the smoking article from analysis of the images of the smoking article captured during assembly. Related methods are also provided.
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5.发明申请System for monitoring and controlling machines used in the manufacture of tobacco products 有权用于制造烟草制品的机器的监测和控制系统
公开(公告)号：US20070144542A1
公开(公告)日：2007-06-28
申请号：US10579725
申请日：2004-11-11
Applicant: Marco Bencivenni , Eura Trevisonno , Luca Cerati
Inventor： Marco Bencivenni , Eura Trevisonno , Luca Cerati
IPC: A24C1/26
CPC classification number: A24C5/34 , G05B19/41875 , G05B2219/32177 , G05B2219/37208
Abstract: Tobacco products (2), typically cigarettes, are manufactured on a line (1) including a cigarette maker (3) and a filter tip attachment machine (4), both equipped with a number of production devices and units connected to respective master control units (82, 83) and visual display units (84). Key characteristics of sample tobacco products (2) are tested by an auxiliary inspection unit (45) forming part of a monitoring and control system associated with the manufacturing line (1), and connected up to a common interface network (48) so that signals reflecting the monitored characteristics can be fed back to a number of control units (81) associated respectively with the devices and the units of the line (1) on which the characteristics in question depend, and programmed to pilot corrective actions in response to the feedback signal.
Abstract translation: 烟草制品（2）（通常为香烟）在包括卷烟机（3）和过滤嘴附件机器（4）的生产线（1）上制造，两者都配备有多个生产装置和连接到各主控单元 （82,83）和视觉显示单元（84）。 样品烟草制品（2）的主要特征是通过形成与生产线（1）相关联的监测和控制系统的一部分的辅助检查单元（45）进行测试，并连接到公共接口网络（48），以使信号 反映所监测的特性可以反馈到分别与具有所述特征的线路（1）的装置和单元相关联的多个控制单元（81），并且被编程为响应于反馈的导频校正动作 信号。
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6.发明授权Method and apparatus for diagnosing mechanical problems, particularly in cigarette makers 失效用于诊断机械问题的方法和装置，特别是在卷烟制造商中
公开(公告)号：US5582192A
公开(公告)日：1996-12-10
申请号：US343666
申请日：1994-11-22
Applicant: James G. Williams, III
Inventor： James G. Williams, III
CPC classification number: A24C5/00 , A24C5/1871 , A24C5/31 , A24C5/34
Abstract: In a machine having rotating components, in which a substance is processed in continuous form, a sensor generates signals representative of the instantaneous supply rate of the substance at one or more selected locations in the machine. A processor performs a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis on such signals, to determine the amplitude harmonic value at each frequency over a spectrum of frequencies. The measured FFT values are compared to reference values at the corresponding frequencies in order to identify out-of-spec values and generate an error signal. Preferably also, the processor matches the frequency corresponding to the out-of-spec amplitude to a corresponding harmonic frequency value of one of the rotating machine components.
Abstract translation: 在具有旋转部件的机器中，其中物质以连续形式被处理，传感器产生表示机器中一个或多个选定位置处的物质的瞬时供给速率的信号。 处理器对这样的信号执行快速傅里叶变换（FFT）分析，以确定在频谱上的每个频率处的振幅谐波值。 将测量的FFT值与相应频率处的参考值进行比较，以便识别超出规格值并产生误差信号。 优选地，处理器将对应于超出规格幅度的频率与旋转机器部件之一的相应谐波频率值相匹配。
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公开(公告)号：US5044379A
公开(公告)日：1991-09-03
申请号：US370859
申请日：1989-06-23
Applicant: Michael J. Cahill , Paul R. Wiese
Inventor： Michael J. Cahill , Paul R. Wiese
IPC: A24C5/31 , A24C5/34 , G05B19/4063 , G07C3/14
CPC classification number: G05B19/4063 , A24C5/31 , A24C5/34 , G07C3/14 , Y10S131/91
Abstract: In a cigarette making machine, each of a number of quality parameters of the product (individual cigarettes and/or packaged cigarettes) is monitored and a quality value for each parameter is continuously calculated in accordance with predetermined criteira; certain machine operating trends (including causes of stoppages) are monitored; and control devices are automatically operated under the control of a programmable control unit (computer) responsive to all these inputs so as optimize the total of the quality parameters and also the machine operating characteristics.
Abstract translation: 在卷烟机中，监视产品的多个质量参数（单个香烟和/或包装香烟）中的每一个，并且根据预定的criteira连续地计算每个参数的质量值; 监控某些机器运行趋势（包括停机原因）; 并且控制装置在响应于所有这些输入的可编程控制单元（计算机）的控制下自动操作，以便优化质量参数的总和以及机器操作特性。
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8.发明授权Method and apparatus for controlling at least two physical properties, decisive for the quality of the finished product, of a rod made of smokable material 失效用于控制至少两种物理性质的方法和装置，对成品质量起决定性的，由可吸收材料制成的杆
公开(公告)号：US4771794A
公开(公告)日：1988-09-20
申请号：US30305
申请日：1987-03-26
Applicant: Horst Gaisser , Paul-Georg Henning , Heinz-Werner Masurat , Meinhard Meyer , Manfred Kuhne , Friedrich Walther
Inventor： Horst Gaisser , Paul-Georg Henning , Heinz-Werner Masurat , Meinhard Meyer , Manfred Kuhne , Friedrich Walther
CPC classification number: G05B11/32 , A24C5/34 , Y10S131/906 , Y10S131/908
Abstract: In a method and an apparatus for controlling the physical properties of a rod of smokable material the actual values of at least two physical properties, in particular resistance to draw and hardness or deformation of the tobacco rod or of the smokable article, are detected; the differences between said actual values and predetermined desired values are determined and control signals derived therefrom; said control signals are compared with each other and the particular instantaneously largest control signal is supplied to a single actuator, that is an ecreteur or a hopper. An auto-selector circuit with maximum selection is used to compare the control signals.
Abstract translation: 在用于控制可吸烟材料棒的物理性能的方法和装置中，检测到至少两种物理性质，特别是烟丝条或可吸烟制品的拉伸强度和硬度或变形的实际值; 确定所述实际值和预定期望值之间的差异，并从其中导出控制信号; 所述控制信号相互比较，并且特定的瞬时最大控制信号被提供给单个致动器，即一个écrête或一个料斗。 使用最大选择的自动选择器电路来比较控制信号。
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公开(公告)号：US4615342A
公开(公告)日：1986-10-07
申请号：US699629
申请日：1985-02-08
Applicant: Hartmut Federle , Friedrich Walther
Inventor： Hartmut Federle , Friedrich Walther
CPC classification number: G01K1/14 , A24C5/34 , G01N3/40 , Y10S131/906
Abstract: A device for determining continuously the hardness of a smokable article, more particularly a cigarette, from the mechanical properties of a rod of tobacco fibres during the manufacture of this smokable article, which ascertains the temperature of the former finger which compacts the rod of tobacco fibres to a predetermined diameter dependent on the diameter of the finished smokable article. This temperature measurement, which can be carried out by a thermocouple element, a resistance thermometer or a semiconductor temperature sensor, represents an exact reproducible measure of the hardness of the smokable article which is produced with this rod of tobacco fibres.
Abstract translation: 用于确定可吸烟制品的硬度的装置，其特征在于，在制造可吸烟制品期间，确定烟草纤维杆的先前手指的温度，从而在烟丝条上的机械性能连续地确定可吸烟制品，特别是香烟的硬度 达到预定直径，取决于成品可吸烟制品的直径。 可以通过热电偶元件，电阻温度计或半导体温度传感器进行的这种温度测量表示用该烟草纤维棒生产的可吸收制品的硬度的精确重复测量。
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公开(公告)号：US4569359A
公开(公告)日：1986-02-11
申请号：US588982
申请日：1984-03-13
Applicant: John R. Nowers , Robert E. Williams
Inventor： John R. Nowers , Robert E. Williams
CPC classification number: B23K26/0846 , A24C5/007 , A24C5/34 , A24C5/58 , Y10S131/905
Abstract: Apparatus for making ventilated cigarettes, includes a first perforator which is not readily susceptible to control and is arranged to perforate the tipping paper by which cigarettes are joined to filter portions, or to perforate the completed filter cigarettes. A controllable perforator is arranged to form additional perforations in the tipping paper prior to assembly of the filter cigarettes; and a control circuit is arranged to control the controllable perforator in response to a porosity measuring device and/or in response to a cigarette dilution testing device.
Abstract translation: 用于制造通风香烟的装置包括不容易受到控制的第一穿孔器，并且布置成使卷烟与穿过过滤部分的连接件穿孔，或使完成的过滤嘴香烟穿孔。 布置可控穿孔器，以在组装过滤嘴香烟之前在接装纸中形成额外的穿孔; 并且控制电路被布置成响应于孔隙度测量装置和/或响应于香烟稀释测试装置来控制可控穿孔器。
