method of compensating momentary lack of filter segments in the multi-segment filter fabrication line, and device enabling compensation of the momentary lack of filter segments in the multi-segment filter fabrication line.

摘要

method of compensating momentary lack of filter segments in the multi-segment filter fabrication line, and device enabling compensation of the momentary lack of filter segments in the multi-segment filter fabrication line. The method is that in the event of a gap (12) in a track (9) feeding out the filter segment assemblies (5) of a groove (6) of a cutting drum (3), caused Due to the lack of a filter rod in a groove (6), the operation of the units above the gap (12) is withdrawn, with simultaneous acceleration of the operation of the units behind the gap (12) until the gap is eliminated. (12), the lack of a filter rod in the groove (6) being detected by sensors (13, 14), and the compensation process starting at the moment when the set of segments (5) driven by the impeller (8) Out of the feeder unit (7), being above the gap (12) is assumed by a release unit (h), and ends at the time of elimination of the gap (12). detecting the lack of a filter stem by the sensors (13, 14) in one of the modules (i) causes the operation of all units in other modules (1) to be delayed until the gap is eliminated (12), where then all modules (i) continue to operate at rated speed. the release unit (11) is in the form of tweezers retaining the segment set (5) after it takes the form of the outward feed unit (7), wherein the device (11) can be constituted by a drum (15). ) with endless screw-like strap (16) on the surface or an endless belt (25) with latches (26) or a set of two endless belts (35). near the cutting drum (3) there is located at least one sensor (13) detecting the lack of a filter rod in the groove (6), while in the area of the outward feed path (9) at least one second sensor is located (14) confirming the correctness of the readings of the first sensor (13).