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    • 专利摘要:
    METHOD FOR COMBINING THE SEGMENTS OF A SMOKING ITEM AND A COMBINER FOR THE COMBINATION OF THESE SEGMENTS. A method for combining segments of an article for smoking, comprising the steps of: - providing a group of segments having a heat source (10; 20) and an aerosol-forming substrate (11; 21), the substrate of aerosol formation (10; 20) being arranged so that a remote end (112; 212) of it is facing away from the heat source (10; 20) while a close end (112; 211) of the same slope at the source heat (10; 20), - feeding a truncated hollow cone directing an air flow (13; 23) having a wider end (131; 231) and a truncated narrower end (130; 230) so that the end narrowest truncated (130; 230) is arranged facing the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21), and - move the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) towards the remote end ( 112; 212) of the aerosol-forming substrate (11; 21) to either touch the remote end (112; 212) of the substrate or extend and m a recess (113; 213) at the remote end (112; 212) thereof.
    公开号:BR112015026057B1
    申请号:R112015026057-8
    申请日:2014-05-21
    公开日:2021-02-09
    发明作者:Oleg Mironov；Andrea Carraro；Christopher John Grant
    申请人:Philip Morris Products S.A；
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    专利说明:

    [0001] The present invention relates to a method for combining segments of a smoking article and a combiner for combining these segments.
    [0002] Several smoking articles in which the tobacco is heated instead of undergoing combustion have already been proposed in the state of the art. One of the aims of these "heated smoking articles" is to reduce the known harmful smoke components, of the types that are produced by the combustion and pyrolytic degradation of tobacco, in conventional cigarettes. In a known type of heated smoking article, an aerosol is generated by the transfer of heat from a combustible heat source to an aerosol-forming substrate located downstream from the combustible heat source. During smoking, volatile compounds are released from the aerosol-forming substrate by means of heat transfer, from the combustible heat source, and swallowed together with the air sucked through the smoking article.
    [0003] This smoking article normally comprises a plurality of segments, such as the heat source, the aerosol-forming substrate containing tobacco, air directing elements, one or more filter segments, etc., which must be combined and assembled to form the final smoking article. In this sense, there is a need to provide a method and apparatus to effectively and reliably combine the segments of a smoking article.
    [0004] According to one aspect of the invention, a method is provided for combining segments of a smoking article. The method comprises the step of providing a group of segments, the group of segments comprising a heat source and an aerosol forming substrate which are coaxially arranged in that sequence, preferably along a common central longitudinal axis. The aerosol-forming substrate is arranged so that a remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate faces away from the heat source, while an end close to the aerosol-forming substrate touches the heat source.
    [0005] The method further comprises the step of feeding a hollow truncated cone directing the air flow, having a wider end and a narrower end truncated towards the group of segments, so that the truncated narrower end of the cone the disposed truncated hollow faces the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate, with a central longitudinal axis of the truncated hollow cone preferably being aligned with the common central longitudinal axis of the group of segments. Still further, the method comprises the step of moving the truncated hollow cone towards the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate to touch the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate or extending into a recess at the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate aerosol.
    [0006] The arrangement of the group of segments and the feeding of the truncated hollow cone directing the air flow are carried out in such a way that the truncated hollow cone can later be moved on the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate. The hollow cone can be moved at the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate, so that the narrower end of the cone touches the aerosol-forming substrate, or can be positioned to extend into a hole or recess that has been formed in the substrate. of aerosol formation. Before moving the truncated hollow cone towards the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate, the central longitudinal axis of the truncated hollow cone is preferably aligned with the common longitudinal axis of the group of segments so that the movement of the truncated hollow cone at the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate it can be carried out by a linear movement of the truncated hollow cone and the group of segments in relation to each other.
    [0007] Generally, the movement of the cone in a position where it also touches the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate or where it extends into a recess in the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate can be performed with or without a outer casing being wrapped around the group of segments.
    [0008] Regarding the movement of the cone towards the aerosol forming substrate without an outer wrapper being wrapped around the group of segments, it is possible, for example, to move the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone in one recess at the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate without an outer wrapper being wrapped around the group of segments. Only after that, an outer jacket is wrapped around this segment group arrangement and the cone is inserted, this outer jacket then forms an air inlet tube.
    [0009] Alternatively, it is also possible to provide a separate individual air inlet tube and arrange the separate individual air inlet tube (a separate segment) relative to the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate. The hollow truncated cone can then be inserted into the individual air inlet tube and moved to the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate so that the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone touches the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate or extend into a recess at the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate.
    [00010] The movement of the truncated hollow cone towards the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate can also be carried out with an external casing already supplied around the group of segments. The outer shell then extends beyond the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate.
    [00011] In this case, the outer shell can form an air inlet tube into which the truncated hollow cone is inserted and moved to either lean against the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate or extend into a recess at the remote end of the substrate of aerosol formation.
    [00012] As an alternative, it is also possible for a separate individual air inlet tube to be readily supplied relative to the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate, this air inlet tube being rolled up by the outer shell. The hollow truncated cone can then be inserted into the individual air inlet tube and moved to the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate so that the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone touches the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate or extend into a recess at the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate.
    [00013] Although the cone can generally be moved towards the remote end of the aerosol-forming tube with or without an air inlet tube being present, in a preferred embodiment, the method according to the invention comprises the step of providing a air inlet pipe around the truncated hollow cone. The air inlet tube has an internal diameter that essentially corresponds to the outer diameter of the truncated hollow cone. The term "essentially corresponds to the outer diameter of the truncated hollow cone" should be understood in the sense that the inner diameter of the air inlet tube is either slightly larger than the outer diameter of the truncated hollow cone (so that, for example, a small amount of glue, wax, silicone or combinations thereof, can be applied to the outer surface of the cone at its widest end to connect the wider end of the cone to the air inlet tube in an airtight manner), or that the outer diameter of the truncated hollow cone at its widest end exactly matches the inner diameter of the air inlet tube, or that the outer diameter of the truncated hollow cone at the widest end of the cone is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the air inlet tube air. In the latter case, the truncated hollow cone can form an airtight pressure fitting with the air inlet tube so that no gluing of the wider end of the truncated hollow cone with the air inlet tube is carried out. The positioning of the truncated cone in the air inlet tube (touching the aerosol-forming substrate or extending into a hole or indentation formed in the aerosol-forming substrate) is carried out in such a way that, in a final smoking article, the route of the air flow extends between at least one air inlet and the mouth end of the smoking article. The volume radially interconnected by the exterior of the hollow truncated cone and the interior of the air inlet tube defines the first portion of the air flow path. Preferably, during use, the air drawn through the air inlet moves longitudinally upstream from at least one air inlet towards the aerosol-forming substrate. The volume radially interconnected to the interior of the truncated cone defines the second portion of the airflow route. During use, air and any other volatile compound entrained in air after it passes through the aerosol-forming substrate, moves longitudinally downstream through the second part of the airflow route towards the mouth end of the article for smoking . Aerosols and other substances generated from the aerosol-forming substrate pass through the aerosol-forming substrate through the narrow end of the truncated cone directing the air flow and through the interior of the truncated hollow cone towards a user swallowing in a downstream end of the smoking article. Aerosols or other substances are generated by heating the aerosol-forming substrate by transferring heat from the heat source. The truncated hollow cone, whose internal volume increases from the narrowest end to the widest end of the cone, functioning as an expansion chamber. This allows cooling of the aerosols generated on the aerosol-forming substrate.
    [00014] As used in this document, the term "pull over" means to touch, to be positioned adjacent to or near or bordering.
    [00015] As used herein, the terms "upstream" and "front", "downstream" and "rear / rear" are used to describe the relative positions of the components, or parts of components, of the smoking article in relation to the direction in which the user aspires in the article to smoke while using it. The smoking articles according to the invention comprise a mouth end and an opposite distal end. During use, the user aspires through the mouth end of the article to smoke. The mouth end is downstream of the distal end. The heat source is located at or near the distal end.
    [00016] As used in this document, the term "air inlet" is used to describe one or more holes, butchers, grooves and other openings in the outer casing and in any materials that circumscribe components of the smoking article according to the invention to downstream of the aerosol-forming substrate through which air can be sucked into the first portion of the airflow path.
    [00017] The truncated hollow cone directing the air flow is preferably formed from one or more substantially gas-impermeable materials that are substantially stable at the temperature of the aerosol generated by the heat transfer from the heat source to the aerosol-forming substrate. . Suitable materials are known in the art and include, but are not limited to, cardboard, plastic, ceramics and combinations thereof. The wider end of the truncated cone can have a diameter in the range of about 5mm to about 9mm, for example, in the range of about 7mm to about 8mm (here and here, the term "about" should be understood as including and disclosing the value of the respective limit explicitly). Preferably, the wider end of the truncated hollow cone has substantially the same outer diameter as the inner diameter of the air inlet tube, so that the truncated hollow cone - once inserted into the air inlet tube - is disposed in a substantially airtight manner. gas inside the air inlet tube to prevent air or aerosols from leaking through a space between the hollow cone and the air inlet tube. The substantially gas-tight arrangement of the cone inside the air inlet tube can be achieved by fitting the cone by pressure, or the cone can be provided with a seal, such as glue, wax, silicone and combinations at the widest end. The narrow end of the truncated cone can have a diameter in the range of about 2 mm to about 5 mm, for example, in the range of about 2.5 mm and about 4.5 mm. However, the wider end and the narrower end of the truncated cone may have other diameters, depending on the general diameter desired for the smoking article. A length of the truncated cone can be in the range of about 7 mm to about 50 mm, for example, in the range of about 10 mm to about 45 mm and, in particular, a range of about 15 mm to about 30 mm. However, the truncated hollow cone may have other lengths, depending on the overall desired length of the smoking article, and the presence and length of other components in the smoking article.
    [00018] The heat source used in the present invention can be a combustible heat source, heat sink, a chemical heat source, an electrical heat source or a combination thereof. Preferably, the heat source is a combustible heat source such as, for example, a carbonaceous or carbon-based heat source. As used herein, the term "carbonado" is used to describe a combustible heat source comprising carbon, while the term "carbon based heat source" is used to describe a heat source comprising mainly carbon. Preferably, the carbonaceous combustible heat sources have a carbon content of at least about 35 percent, more preferably at least about 40 percent, most preferably still at least about 45 percent by dry weight of the combustible heat source. Preferably, combustible carbon-based heat sources have a carbon content of at least about 50 percent, more preferably at least about 60 percent, most preferably still at least about 80 percent by dry weight of the source. carbon-based heat fuel. A combustible heat source can contain one or more additives. Preferably, suitable additives include, but are not limited to, additives to promote the consolidation of the combustible heat source, to promote ignition of the combustible heat source, to promote combustion of the combustible heat source, additives to promote the decomposition of one or more gases produced by the combustion of the combustible heat source, or combinations of these additives. The heat source preferably comprises an aid for ignition.
    [00019] The air inlet tube may be a hollow tube and may be formed by or contain material equal to or different from the material of the truncated cone directing the air flow. The air inlet tube preferably has one or more air inlets, preferably in a side wall of the tube, allowing air from outside the air inlet tube to enter the air inlet tube through one or more inlets. of air. If the air inlet tube is provided with the outer shells, preferably, these outer shells also comprise air intakes to interact with the air intakes in the air inlet tube. When a user brings down a smoking article made according to the invention, for example, in a nozzle, air is passed through the aerosol-forming substrate and exits the aerosol-forming substrate (now enriched with volatile compounds from the heated aerosol-forming substrate) through the narrow end of the truncated cone towards the nozzle.
    [00020] Preferably, the aerosol forming substrate comprises at least one aerosol former and a material capable of emitting volatile compounds in reaction to heating. Suitable aerosol builders are well known in the art. Preferred aerosol builders for use in smoking articles according to the invention are polyhydric alcohols or mixtures thereof, such as glycerin. Preferably, the material capable of emitting volatile compounds in reaction to heating is a charge of plant-based material, more preferably a homogenized plant-based material. For example, the aerosol-forming substrate may comprise one or more plant-derived materials, including, but not limited to: tobacco; tea, for example, green tea; mint; blond; eucalyptus; basil; sage; verbena; and tarragon. The plant-based material may contain additives, including, but not limited to, flavorings, binders, wetting agents and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the aerosol forming substrate consists essentially of tobacco material, more preferably homogenized tobacco material. Preferably, the aerosol forming substrate has a length in the range of about 5 mm to about 20 mm, more preferably in the range of about 8 mm to about 12 mm.
    [00021] According to one aspect of the method according to the invention, the air inlet tube or slope with the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate (e.g. separate individual air inlet tube) or extends over the aerosol-forming substrate (e.g., casing forming the air inlet tube), and the step for moving the truncated hollow cone at the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate consists of pushing the truncated hollow cone through one end the air inlet tube to an end position.
    [00022] Pushing the truncated hollow cone directing the air flow into the air inlet tube can be done, preferably, by means of a transfer tool. The transfer tool pushes and guides, preferably, the truncated hollow cone when introducing the cone from inside the air inlet tube. The transfer tool enters, at least in part, the truncated hollow cone through the wider end of the cone. With a portion of the transfer tool being disposed within the truncated hollow cone, support and alignment of the hollow truncated cone can be provided. Preferably, the transfer tool or a portion of the transfer tool has a shape corresponding to the shape of the interior of the truncated hollow cone. The transfer tool can thus support the truncated hollow cone while inserting the cone into the air inlet tube. Once the cone has been inserted into the air inlet tube and has reached its final position, the transfer tool can be retracted. The transfer tool can then be used to insert a subsequent truncated hollow cone into a subsequent air inlet tube.
    [00023] The final position can be a position in which the narrowest truncated end of the truncated hollow cone touches the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate. Alternatively, the final position may be a position in which the narrowest truncated end of the truncated cone extends into the aerosol-forming substrate, preferably into a recess formed at the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate. By controlling the depth of insertion of the truncated cone, the location through which the aerosol exits the aerosol-forming substrate can be defined and controlled. This control can advantageously facilitate the production of smoking articles with desired aerosol delivery rates. In preferred embodiments, the truncated narrower end of the truncated hollow cone extends within the aerosol-forming substrate at a distance of up to about half the length of the aerosol-forming substrate. If the truncated hollow cone extends within the aerosol-forming substrate, a recess for receiving the narrower end of the cone is preferably formed in the aerosol-forming substrate before inserting the narrower end of the cone into the substrate. In an alternative embodiment, the recess is formed simultaneously as the narrower end of the cone is inserted into the aerosol-forming substrate.
    [00024] According to another aspect of the method according to the invention, the step of moving the truncated hollow cone at the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate comprises providing a transfer tool having a tip. The transfer tool is inserted into the truncated hollow cone so that the tip of the transfer tool protrudes, preferably, from the truncated cone through the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone. The transfer tool together with the truncated hollow cone is then moved towards the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate. Preferably, the tip of the transfer tool forms a recess in the aerosol-forming substrate and the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone extends to the recess formed in the aerosol-forming substrate.
    [00025] The truncated hollow cone can be moved towards the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate with or without an air inlet tube being present. Preferably, the step of forming a recess is combined with the insertion of the truncated hollow cone in the air inlet tube. The tip of the transfer tool projecting from the narrow end of the truncated cone and forming the recess has a diameter that substantially corresponds to the diameter of the narrowest end of the truncated hollow cone. Once the transfer tool has been inserted through the wider end of the truncated hollow cone and subsequently through the truncated cone, the transfer tool along with the cone is moved towards the aerosol-forming substrate. In this way, the tip of the transfer tool is allowed to form the recess in the aerosol-forming substrate, followed by the truncated narrower end of the cone. If the air inlet tube is present, the tip of the transfer tool also forms the recess in the aerosol-forming substrate, followed by the truncated narrower end of the cone.
    [00026] In alternative modalities, the recess can be preformed in the aerosol-forming substrate regardless of the insertion process. This recess can, for example, be a hole or a circular or tapered cutout in the aerosol-forming substrate.
    [00027] According to yet another aspect of the method according to the invention, the method preferably also comprises the step of attaching the truncated hollow cone directing the air flow to the air inlet tube in a hermetic way, so that the air flow between the truncated hollow cone and the air inlet tube is prevented, at least substantially, at the wider end of the hollow tube.
    [00028] The air inlet tube can be attached to the truncated cone when the cone is disposed in the final position inside the air inlet tube to guarantee the position of the cone in the air inlet tube and also in relation to the other segments of the air inlet. group of segments. This display can be achieved, for example, by fitting the cone into the air inlet tube. This can be achieved by having a cone with an outside diameter at the widest end of the cone that is the same or slightly larger than the inside diameter of the air inlet tube. An additional or alternative display can be obtained by gluing or otherwise making the wider end of the truncated hollow cone stick to or adhere to the air inlet tube, or by a combination of these displays. By attaching the truncated hollow cone to the air inlet tube or having a snap fit relationship with the air inlet tube, the leakage of air flow between the wider end of the cone and the air inlet tube is preferably , substantially or completely impeded. In certain preferred embodiments, a seal around the downstream end of the truncated hollow cone completely prevents air from leaking between the outside of the wider end of the truncated hollow cone and the interior of the air inlet tube.
    [00029] In alternative modalities, a little air can leak between the outside of the wider end of the truncated hollow cone and the inside of the air inlet tube. In these alternative modalities, the resistance to air entrainment from the nearby air inlet through the air inlet pipe immediately downstream of the wider end of the truncated hollow cone must be less than the resistance to air entrainment near the air inlet through the wider end of the truncated hollow cone and the interior of the air inlet tube.
    [00030] The drag resistance is measured in accordance with ISO 6565: 2011 and is normally expressed in units of mmH2O.
    [00031] In alternative modalities where a little air can leak between the outside of the wider end of the truncated hollow cone and the inside of the air inlet tube, the resistance to the air puff near the air inlet through the inlet tube of air downstream of the wider end of the truncated hollow cone can be measured by cutting the air inlet tube transversely downstream of the wider end of the truncated hollow cone and swallowing through the cut downstream end of the air inlet tube.
    [00032] Likewise, the resistance to air entrainment in the first part of the airflow path of the next air inlet through the wider end of the truncated hollow cone and the interior of the air inlet tube can then be measured by sealing the narrowest truncated end of the truncated hollow cone, so that air can flow through the gap between the exterior of the truncated hollow cone and into the air inlet tube and swallowed by the downstream end of the inlet tube. air.
    [00033] In certain preferred embodiments, the proportion of air drag resistance near the air inlet through the air inlet tube downstream of the wider end of the truncated hollow cone to the air drag resistance in the first part of the path of the air flow near the air inlet through the wider end of the truncated hollow cone and the interior of the air inlet tube is between about 1: 3 to about 1: 5. For example, in certain preferred embodiments, the proportion of drag to air near the air inlet through the air inlet tube downstream of the wider end of the truncated hollow cone is preferably about 50 mmH2O at about 100 mmH2O, while the resistance to the corresponding puff of air in the first portion of the airflow path near the air inlet through the wider end of the truncated hollow cone and the inside of the air inlet tube can preferably be about 150 mmH2O to about 500 mmH2O.
    [00034] In accordance with another aspect of the method according to the invention, the step of feeding a truncated hollow cone directing an air flow towards the group of segments comprises feeding a continuous chain of truncated hollow cones, with cones truncated hollows adjacent to the chain connected to each other, towards the group of segments. The first truncated hollow cone is then separated from the chain. According to another aspect of the method according to the invention, the group of segments is supplied as a coiled component together. The coiled component comprises a housing which extends beyond the end of the remote aerosol forming substrate from the heat source. The truncated hollow cone is inserted at least into the air inlet tube through the remote end of the air inlet tube of the coiled component. In the present embodiment, the individual segments of the group of segments are held in a fixed position in relation to each other by the enclosure. The wrapper can, for example, be a small strip of paper or plastic or a sheet of metal. As an example only, the wrapper may, in addition to extending over at least part of the heat source and the aerosol-forming substrate (or additional segments, if applicable), extend beyond the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate. The casing extending beyond the remote end of the aerosol formation can form the air inlet tube. In this case, the enclosure, in addition to holding the heat source and the aerosol forming substrate in position, also forms a segment (the air inlet tube) itself. This segment is shaped like a hollow tube. The air inlet tube as a segment of a component wound together can be formed in this way. Alternatively, the air inlet tube is an individual wrapper separated by that portion of the wrapper that extends beyond the aerosol-forming substrate. In this case, the portion of the wrapper that extends beyond the aerosol-forming substrate does not form the air inlet tube, since one of the individual coiled segments is the air inlet tube.
    [00035] If the coiled component is used in the method according to the invention, the method may further comprise the step of transferring the coiled component comprising the group of segments together with the truncated hollow cone inserted in the air inlet tube. an assembler for assembling the rolled-up component together with the additional components of a smoking article. Preferably, additional components or segments of the smoking articles are, for example, an expansion chamber or a nozzle. These additional components or segments are arranged downstream of the truncated hollow cone directing the air flow. For example, a nozzle can be a single-segment nozzle or a multi-segment nozzle. The nozzle may comprise a filter made from cellulose acetate, paper or other suitable known filtration materials. In addition, a spokesperson can also include adsorbents, flavorings, or other aerosol modifiers and additives.
    [00036] According to another aspect of the method according to the invention, the air inlet tube is an individual segment that is not connected to the other segments of the group, and in which the truncated hollow cone is inserted into the inlet tube of air through the remote end of the air inlet tube while the air inlet tube is not connected to the other segments of the group. In particular, the air inlet tube is not connected to the heat source or to the aerosol forming substrate before the truncated cone is inserted into the air inlet tube. According to this aspect of the method, the method preferably also comprises the step of transferring the group of segments with the truncated hollow cone directing the air flow being inserted into the air inlet tube for a wrap finish to wrap the group of segments supplied with the truncated hollow cone directing the air flow with a material screen. After this finishing, the group of segments which is now wound can then be transferred to an assembler for assembly with more segments or components of a smoking article as described above in relation to the jointly wound component.
    [00037] As mentioned, in this modality, the air inlet tube is supplied as an individual segment that is aligned, but is not connected, with other segments in the group of segments. The transfer tool by inserting the truncated hollow cone into the air inlet tube can then also serve to fix the position of the air inlet tube to the side and preferably adjacent to the adjacent aerosol forming substrate. After the truncated hollow cone has been inserted at least into the air inlet tube, the group of segments is then preferably transferred to wrapper finish to be rolled up. The wrapper applied by the wrapper finish then holds the segments in fixed positions in relation to each other.
    [00038] In another aspect of the method according to the invention, the method further comprises the step of disposing the common central longitudinal axis of the group of segments to extend perpendicularly towards the transport of the group of segments, before aligning the longitudinal axis center of the truncated hollow cone to be moved at the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate with the common central longitudinal axis of the group of segments. Once the axes are aligned, the movement of the cone towards the aerosol forming substrate can be carried out by a simple linear movement of the cone (for example, with the aid of the transfer tool) along the aligned longitudinal axes.
    [00039] In the production of smoking articles, a plurality of groups of segments is preferably arranged in such a way that the common central longitudinal axes of the groups of segments are arranged parallel to each other. For example, groups of segments can be arranged in parallel and next to each other on a linear conveyor when being transported perpendicular to the orientation of their longitudinal axes by means of the conveyor. One method for obtaining a parallel arrangement that is especially suitable for high-speed smoking article manufacturing processes is to organize and maintain the groups of segments on an outer circumference of a rotating drum, for example, in corresponding flutes arranged parallel to each other. . In this way, the common central longitudinal axes of the groups of segments supplied in the flutes are arranged parallel to a longitudinal or rotary axis of the rotating drum. The direction of rotation of the drum corresponds to the direction of transport of the groups of segments. The groups of segments are preferably arranged so that all groups are facing the same direction. The remote ends of the respective aerosol-forming substances are facing in a direction away from the respective heat sources to receive the truncated cones that direct the air flow. As an example, groups of segments can be kept in flutes by means of suction.
    [00040] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a combiner is provided to combine the segments of a smoking article. The combiner comprises a plurality of flutes arranged in parallel, each flute being adapted to receive and carry a group of segments that includes a heat source and an aerosol forming substrate arranged coaxially in sequence along a common central longitudinal axis. The aerosol-forming substrate is arranged so that a remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate faces away from the heat source, while an end close to the aerosol-forming substrate abuts or extends over the heat source. The combiner further comprises a feeder arranged to feed a truncated hollow cone which directs the respective individual airflow having a wider end and a narrower truncated end towards the respective flute. The feeder is adapted to feed the respective truncated hollow cone in such a way that the narrowest truncated end of the respective truncated hollow cone is arranged facing the remote end of the respective aerosol forming substrate. A central longitudinal axis of the truncated hollow cone and the common central longitudinal axis of the respective group of segments in the respective flute are aligned with each other. The combiner further comprises a transfer tool, which is arranged to be movable in the direction of the common central longitudinal axis of the group of segments in the respective flute towards and away from the remote end of the respective aerosol forming substrate in the respective flute. The transfer tool is adapted to push the respective truncated hollow cone towards the remote end of the respective aerosol-forming substrate to touch the remote end of the respective aerosol-forming substrate or extend into a recess at the remote end of the respective aerosol-forming substrate. aerosol formation.
    [00041] In some preferred embodiments of the combiner according to the invention, the transfer tool comprises a support flange at a proximal end of the transfer tool to support the wider end of the respective truncated hollow cone to push the respective truncated hollow cone during the movement of the transfer tool towards the respective aerosol forming substrate. The transfer tool further comprises a cone-shaped support portion to support the truncated hollow cone during the movement of the transfer tool towards the respective aerosol forming substrate.
    [00042] The cone-shaped support portion is inserted into the truncated hollow cone through the wider end of the truncated hollow cone and can support a pushing action, as well as a centering of the truncated cone. The support flange can serve to distribute the force evenly acting on the wider end of the truncated hollow cone during the movement of the truncated hollow cone towards the respective aerosol forming substrate.
    [00043] The transfer tool can also be provided with a tip to form a recess in an aerosol-forming substrate, as described above. Preferably, the transfer tool is provided with a tip if the truncated hollow cone is to be inserted into the aerosol-forming substrate to at least partially extend into the aerosol-forming substrate and if the formation of a recess in the aerosol-forming substrate Aerosol formation must be carried out in conjunction with the insertion of the truncated hollow cone.
    [00044] According to another aspect of the invention, the plurality of the flutes is arranged on the outer surface of a rotating drum. An individual transfer tool is arranged on each of the flutes arranged on the outer surface of the rotating drum. And although linear conveyors are also generally possible for transporting groups of segments, a rotating drum with flutes on it is particularly advantageous in the manufacture of smoking articles, as it allows for reliable high-speed manufacturing.
    [00045] The advantages of the aspects of the combiner have been properly discussed together with the aspects of the apparatus and will not, therefore, be repeated in this document. Preferably, the method and combiner according to the invention and as described above are used in the manufacture of smoking articles, especially smoking articles in which the tobacco is heated instead of burning, as in conventional cigarettes.
    [00046] The aforementioned modalities of the method and combiner according to the invention will become more evident with the aid of the following detailed description of the modalities of the invention, in which:
    [00047] Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal cross-section of a first embodiment of a heated smoking article comprising a truncated hollow cone and a separate air inlet tube;
    [00048] Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal cross-section of a second embodiment of a heated smoking article comprising a truncated hollow cone without a separate air inlet tube;
    [00049] Fig. 3 shows a first modality of the method for combining the segments of a smoking article, according to the invention, with the insertion of the cone being carried out before packaging;
    [00050] Fig. 4 shows a second modality of the method for combining the segments of a smoking article, according to the invention, with the insertion of the cone being carried out before packaging;
    [00051] Fig. 5 shows a first modifier of the combiner to combine the segments of a smoking article, according to the invention, with the insertion of the cone being carried out before packaging; and
    [00052] Fig. 6 shows a second modifier of the combiner to combine the segments of a smoking article, according to the invention, with the insertion of the cone being carried out after packaging.
    [00053] The first embodiment of a heated smoking article 1 shown in Fig. 1 comprises a combustible carbonaceous heat source 10 and an aerosol-forming substrate 11. The aerosol-forming substrate 11 is located immediately downstream of the source. of carbonaceous fuel heat and is circumscribed by the filter plug housing 110. An end near 111 of the aerosol-forming substrate 11 is disposed adjacent to the carbonaceous heat source10. A thermally conductive element 101 consisting of a tubular layer of aluminum foil surrounds and extends partially longitudinally over the carbonaceous heat source 10 and the aerosol forming substrate 11 which may include a glycerin plug and tobacco material. Further downstream of the aerosol-forming substrate 11, an individual separate air inlet tube 12 is disposed adjacent to a remote end 112 of the aerosol-forming substrate 11. Within the air-inlet tube 12 a truncated hollow cone directing an air flow 13 is arranged so that a truncated narrower end 130 of the cone 13 abuts the remote end 112 of the aerosol forming substrate 11. The truncated narrower end 130 of the cone 13 is supported in a permeable diffuser the air 120 disposed inside the air inlet tube 12 in relation to the remote end 112 of the aerosol forming substrate 11. The wider end 131 of the truncated hollow cone is hermetically arranged in the air inlet tube 13, so that no air can leak between the wider end 131 of the cone 13 and the inner wall of the air inlet tube 12. Downstream of the air inlet tube 12 there is a hollow tubular expansion chamber 14 and a nozzle 15 comprising a filter plug 150 and a filter plug housing 151. The entire arrangement of the segments is wound entirely by an outer housing 16. The air inlets 161 are provided in the outer housing 16, and the inlets of Additional air 121 is provided in the air inlet tube 12.
    [00054] In use, when the user draws through the nozzle of the smoking article 1, fresh air is sucked into the smoking article 1 through the air intakes 161, 121. The inhaled air passes between an outer wall of the hollow cone truncated 13 and an inner wall of the air inlet tube 12 along a first portion of the air flow path upstream to the aerosol forming substrate 11. The aerosol forming substrate 11 is heated by heat conduction from from the combustible heat source 10 through the thermal conductive element 101. Heating of the aerosol-forming substrate 11 releases volatile and semi-volatile components and glycerin from the tobacco material plug, which forms an aerosol that is entrained in the swallowed air as it flows along a second portion of the air flow path through the interior of the cone 13 into the expansion chamber 14 where it cools and condenses. The cooled aerosol then passes downstream through the nozzle 15 of the smoking article.
    [00055] The modality of the smoking article 2 shown in Fig. 2 is, to some extent, similar to the modality shown in Fig. 1, so that the corresponding parts / segments will not be explained in detail again. Downstream of the heat source 20, the aerosol-forming substrate 21 is arranged circumscribed by the filter plug wrap 210, with the end 211 of the aerosol-forming substrate adjacent to the heat source 20. Likewise, an element of heat conduction 201 is provided by wrapping and partially extending over the heat source 20 and the aerosol forming substrate 21. Unlike the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, however, the embodiment shown in Fig. 2 does not comprise a separate air inlet. Instead, at the remote end 212 of the aerosol-forming substrate 21, a recess 213 is provided, in which the narrower end 230 of the truncated hollow cone 23 extends. The front end of the wall of the tubular expansion chamber 24 abuts the wider end of the cone 23 so that the cone 23 is held firmly in position. Still downstream of the expansion chamber, a nozzle 25 is disposed again, comprising a filter plug 250 and a plug wrap 251. The total arrangement of the segments is wrapped entirely by an outer shell 26, with air intakes 261. The mode The operating mode is very similar to the one in Fig. 1, except that the air does not have to pass through the air intakes of a separate air inlet pipe, as there is simply no separate air inlet pipe segment in the air. modality of Fig. 2.
    [00056] Fig. 3 shows a first modality of the method for combining the segments of an article for smoking. In this first embodiment, the cone is inserted before the casing. Also, in the embodiment of Fig. 1, a separate air inlet tube is provided, however, this modality is also conceivable without this separate air inlet tube being provided. A heat source 10 and an aerosol forming substrate 11 are fed and arranged in a way that the heat source 10 and the aerosol forming substrate 11 are arranged along a common central longitudinal axis. The close end 111 of the aerosol forming substrate 11 abuts the heat source 10. Subsequently, the separate tubular segment that forms the separate air inlet tube 12 is fed and arranged in a way that the common central longitudinal axis of the group of segments and the longitudinal central axis of the air inlet tube 12 coincide. As a next step, a chain of truncated hollow cones 13 is fed and the main cone is cut from the chain. A transfer tool 3 with a tip 30 is then inserted into the cut hollow truncated cone 13, preferably as the tip 30 protrudes from the truncated hollow cone 13 through the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 13. The cutting tool transfer 3 together with the cone 13 is then moved through a remote end of the air inlet tube 12 towards the remote end 112 of the aerosol forming substrate 11 until the tip 30 of the transfer tool 3 forms a recess 113 in the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate 11, followed by the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 13. In an alternative embodiment, the tip 30 of the transfer tool 3 protrudes up to, but not beyond, the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 13. The transfer tool 3 together with the cone 13 is then moved through a remote end of the air inlet tube 12 towards the remote end 112 of the aerosol forming substrate 11 until the narrow end of the truncated hollow cone 13 is inserted into the remote end 112 of the aerosol forming substrate 11. Tip 30 of the transfer tool 3 supports the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 13 as this forms a recess 113 at the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate 11. After insertion of the truncated hollow cone 13, the transfer tool 3 is then retracted so that the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 13 is arranged in the recess 113 while the wider end of the cone 13 is in an airtight arrangement with the air inlet tube (as discussed above, this can be achieved with a pressure fitting or with the aid of glue, etc.). The segments thus combined are then transferred to be involved or to be combined with additional segments and then to be involved.
    [00057] Fig. 4 shows a second modality of the method for combining the segments of an article for smoking. In contrast to the first embodiment shown in Fig. 3, in the second embodiment shown in Fig. 4 the cone is inserted only after the wrapper. Also, in the embodiment of Fig. 4, a separate air inlet tube is not provided, however, this modality is also conceivable with a separate air inlet tube being supplied and also with a casing being placed before the cone is inserted . A heat source 20 and an aerosol forming substrate 21 are fed and arranged in such a way that the heat source 20 and the aerosol forming substrate 21 are arranged along a common central longitudinal axis. The close end 211 of the aerosol forming substrate 21 abuts the heat source 20. The heat source 20 and the aerosol forming substrate 21 are surrounded by an outer shell 26 that extends longitudinally beyond the remote end 212 of the forming substrate. aerosol spray 21 in a downstream direction. As a next step, a chain of truncated hollow cones 23 is fed and the main cone is cut from the chain. A transfer tool 3 with a tip 30 is then inserted into the cut truncated hollow cone 23, preferably as the tip 30 protrudes from the truncated hollow cone 23 through the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 23. The trimming tool transfer 3 together with the cone 23 is then moved through a remote end of the external recess 26 towards the remote end 212 of the aerosol forming substrate 21 until the tip 30 of the transfer tool 3 forms a recess 213 at the remote end of the aerosol-forming substrate 21, followed by the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 23. In an alternative embodiment, the tip 30 of the transfer tool 3 protrudes up to, but not beyond, the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 23. A transfer tool 3 together with cone 23 is then moved through a remote end of outer casing 26 towards remote end 212 of the substrate aerosol forming act 21 until the narrow end of the truncated hollow cone 23 is inserted into the remote end 212 of the aerosol forming substrate 21. The tip 30 of the transfer tool 3 supports the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 23 as this forms a recess 213 at the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate 21. After insertion of the truncated hollow cone 23, the transfer tool 3 is then retracted so that the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 23 is arranged in the recess 213 while the wider end of the cone 23 is in an airtight arrangement with the air inlet tube (as discussed above, this can be achieved with a pressure fitting or with the aid of glue, etc.). The segments of this have been combined are then transferred to be assembled with additional segments, finally forming the smoking article 2 (Fig. 2).
    [00058] Fig. 5 shows a first embodiment of a combiner 4 for combining the segments of a smoking article, according to the invention that operates according to the first embodiment of the method according to the invention (see Fig. 3 ). As can be seen in Fig. 5, the combiner 4 comprises three drums, 41, 42 and 43, which are arranged with their rotational axes being parallel to each other. The drums, 41, 42, 43, individually comprise a plurality of flutes 410, 420, 430, respectively, which are arranged on the outer surface of the respective drum 41, 42, 43. The heat sources 10 and the aerosol forming substrates 11 are fed towards the flutes 410 of the drum 41, so that a heat source 10 and an aerosol-forming substrate 11 are arranged in an adjacent relationship so that the near end 111 of the aerosol-forming substrate 11 touches the source heat source 10. The heat source 10 and the aerosol forming substrate 11 can be kept in the respective flute 410 with the aid of suction applied through the interior of the drum and through holes provided in the respective flutes 410. In addition, the cones 13 are fed in the form of, for example, a chain towards the respective flutes 410 of the first drum 41. The main cone 13 is then cut from the chain and inserted into a flute 410, however, it is axially removed Within the arrangement of the heat source 10 and the aerosol-forming substrate 11. The narrow end of the cone 13 is arranged so that it faces the remote end 112 of the aerosol-forming substrate. In addition, as shown in Fig. 5, on each flute a separate transfer tool 3 is arranged so that the respective transfer tool 3 can be inserted into the respective cone 13 through the wider end of the respective cone 13. During rotation of the drum 41, the respective transfer tool 3 is moved towards the remote end 112 of the aerosol forming substrate so that the tip 30 of the transfer tool 3 forms a recess 113 in the remote end 112 of the forming substrate. aerosol spray 11, followed by the respective cone, or alternatively the tip 30 of the transfer tool 3 provides support for the narrower end of the truncated hollow cone 13 as it forms a recess 113 at the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate 11, as explained in detail above (see flute 410 above drum 41). The transfer tool is then retracted, leaving the narrow end of the cone 13 inserted in the recess 113. Although the description above did not mention the presence of a separate air inlet tube 12 (Fig. 1), it should be mentioned that in a preferred embodiment of the combiner a separate air inlet tube 12 can also be fed into each individual flute 410 so that it touches the remote end 112 of the aerosol forming substrate 11. Cone 13 is then fed through the end remote control of the respective separate air inlet tube 12, as described above without the separate air inlet tube 12.
    [00059] Since the cones 13 have been inserted directly into the recess 113 at the remote end of the aerosol forming substrate 11 (with or without the separate air inlet tube 12), the arrangement of the segments is then transferred from the first drum 41 for a second drum 42 and, subsequently, for a third drum 43. The drums 42, 43 comprise corresponding flutes 420, 430, in which the arrangement of the segments can be carried out in a manner similar to the manner described above (that is, by suction). The individual arrangements of the segments can then be transferred from the third drum 43 with the aid of a transfer wheel 44 comprising gripping elements 440 with suction openings 441 for gripping and transferring the individual arrangements of the segments of the third drum to a linear system of winding (for example a finishing system known in the art).
    [00060] A second embodiment of a combiner 5 according to the invention shown in Fig. 6 for combining the segments of a smoking article according to the invention operating in accordance with the second embodiment of the method according to the invention (see Fig. 4). The heat source 20 and the aerosol-forming substrate 21 are readily surrounded by an outer shell 26 that extends axially beyond the remote end 212 of the aerosol-forming substrate 21 (with or without a separate air inlet tube 22 being enclosed by the outer shell 26). A plurality of these wrapping arrangements of the heat source 20 and the aerosol forming substrate 21 (and possibly the separate air inlet tube 22) are then fed into the respective flutes 510 arranged on the outer surface of a drum 51. Also, a chain of cones 23 is fed towards the drum 51 and the main cone 23 of the chain, is separated from the chain and inserted into a respective flute 510 on the outer surface of the drum spaced at an axial distance from the remote end of the outer casing 26 In each flute again, a transfer tool 3 is arranged so that the tip 30 of the respective transfer tool 3 can be inserted through the wider end of the respective cone 23, or, alternatively, the tip 30 of the transfer tool 3 protrudes up to, but not beyond, the narrowest end of the truncated hollow cone 23. The cone is then moved through the remote end of the outer shell 26 towards the end remote age 212 of the aerosol forming substrate, as explained above in connection with Fig. 5. Once the cone 23 has been moved to the final position, the transfer tool 3 is retracted again. After that, the arrangement of the segment formed in this way is transferred to an assembler to form the final smoking article.
    [00061] Although the modalities of the invention have been described in this document with the aid of drawings, the invention is not limited to these modalities. Several modifications and alterations are conceivable, without departing from the teachings of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection is defined by the attached claims.
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    Claims (15)
    [0001]
    1. Method for combining segments of an article for smoking, the method characterized by comprising the steps of: - providing a group of segments, the group of segments comprising a heat source (10; 20) and a substrate for forming aerosol (11; 21) which are arranged coaxially in sequence along a common central longitudinal axis, the aerosol-forming substrate (10; 20) being arranged so that the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol-forming substrate aerosol (11; 21) is aimed at stopping away from the heat source (10; 20) while a close end (112; 211) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) abuts the heat source (10; 20), - feeding a truncated hollow cone directing an air flow (13; 23) having a wider end (131; 231) and a truncated narrower end (130; 230) towards the group of segments (10, 11; 20, 21) in such a way that the narrowest truncated end (130; 230) of the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) already disposed facing the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21), with a longitudinal central axis of the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) being aligned with the common central longitudinal axis of the group of segments (10, 11; 20, 21), and - moving the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) towards the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) to touch the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate ( 11; 21) or to extend into a recess (113; 213) at the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21).
    [0002]
    Method according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises the step of supplying an air inlet tube (12; 26) around the truncated hollow cone (13; 23), the air inlet tube ( 12; 26) with an inner diameter that essentially corresponds to an outer diameter of the widest end (131; 231) of the truncated hollow cone (13; 23).
    [0003]
    3. Method according to claim 2, characterized in that the air inlet tube (12; 26) also touches the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) or extends over the aerosol-forming substrate (11; 21), and in which the step to move the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) towards the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol-forming substrate (11; 21 ) comprises pushing the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) through a remote end (112) of the air inlet tube (12; 26) towards the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) in a final position.
    [0004]
    Method according to claim 3, characterized in that in the final position the narrowest truncated end (130) of the truncated hollow cone (13) touches the remote end (112) of the aerosol forming substrate (11).
    [0005]
    5. Method, according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that in the final position the narrowest truncated end (230) of the truncated hollow cone (23) extends into a recess (213) formed at the remote end (212) of the aerosol-forming substrate.
    [0006]
    6. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the step for moving the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) towards the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) comprises providing a transfer tool (3) with a tip (30), inserting the transfer tool (3) into the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) so that the tip (30) of the transfer tool (3 ) protrudes from the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) through the narrower end (130; 230) of the truncated hollow cone (13, 23), and moving the transfer tool (3) together with the truncated hollow cone ( 13; 23) towards the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) until the tip (30) of the transfer tool (3) forms a recess (113; 213) in the substrate of aerosol formation (11; 21) and the narrower end (130; 230) of the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) extends until the recess (113; 213) is aerosol-forming substrate (11; 21).
    [0007]
    Method according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that it further comprises the step of securely attaching the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) to the air inlet tube (12; 26), so that an air flow between the truncated hollow cone and the air inlet pipe is prevented.
    [0008]
    8. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the step of feeding a truncated hollow cone directing an air flow (13; 23) towards the group of segments comprises feeding a continuous chain of cones truncated hollow (13; 23), with adjacent truncated hollow cones (13; 23) of the chain being connected to each other, towards the group of segments and separating the first truncated hollow cone (13; 23) from the continuous chain of hollow cones truncated (13; 23).
    [0009]
    Method according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the group of segments is supplied as a coiled component, the coiled component comprising a housing (26), which extends beyond the remote end (212) of the aerosol forming substrate (21), where the housing (26) extends beyond the remote end (212) of the aerosol forming substrate (21) forming the air inlet tube or the air inlet tube it is a separate individual segment surrounded by that part of the housing (26) that extends beyond the remote end (212) of the aerosol forming substrate (21), and in which the truncated hollow cone (23) is inserted into the air inlet tube (26) through the remote end of the air inlet tube (26).
    [0010]
    Method according to claim 9, characterized in that it further comprises the step of transferring the rolled-up component together comprising the group of segments together with the truncated hollow cone (23) inserted in the air inlet tube (26) of an assembler for assembling the rolled-up component together with the additional components of a smoking article.
    [0011]
    11. Method according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized by the fact that the air inlet tube (12) is an individual segment that is not connected to the other segments of the group, and in which the truncated hollow cone (13) is inserted into the air inlet tube (12) through the remote end of the air inlet tube (12) while the air inlet tube (12) is not connected to the other segments of the group.
    [0012]
    Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises the step of disposing the common central longitudinal axis of the group of segments to extend perpendicularly towards the transport of the group of segments, before aligning the central longitudinal axis of the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) to be moved towards the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) with the common central longitudinal axis of the group of segments.
    [0013]
    13. Combiner (4; 5) for combining segments of smoking articles, the combiner for carrying out the method according to claim 1 and characterized by comprising: - a plurality of flutes (410; 510) arranged in parallel, each flute being adapted to receive and transport a group of segments comprising a heat source (10; 20) and an aerosol-forming substrate (11; 21) coaxially arranged in that sequence along a common central longitudinal axis, the substrate of aerosol formation (11; 21) being arranged so that the remote end (112; 212) of the aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) faces away from the heat source (10; 20) while a close end ( 111; 211) of the aerosol-forming substrate (11; 21) abuts the heat source (10; 20), - a feeder arranged to feed a truncated hollow cone directing a respective individual airflow having a wider end (131 ; 231) and an end m more narrowly truncated (130; 230) towards the respective flute (410; 510), the feeder being adapted to feed the respective truncated hollow cone (13; 23) so that the narrower truncated end (130; 230) of the respective truncated hollow cone (13; 23) is arranged facing the remote end (112; 212) of the respective aerosol forming substrate (11; 21), with a longitudinal central axis of the respective truncated hollow cone (13; 23) and the common central longitudinal axis of the respective group of segments in the respective flute (410; 510) being aligned with each other, the combiner further comprising: - a transfer tool (3), which is arranged to be movable in the direction of the central common longitudinal axis of the group of segments in the respective flute (410; 510) towards and away from the remote end (112; 212) of the respective aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) on the respective flute (410; 510), the transfer tool (3) being adapted to push the respective truncated hollow cone each (13; 23) towards the remote end (112; 212) of the respective aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) to touch the remote end (112; 212) of the respective aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) or to extend in a recess (113; 213) at the remote end (112; 212) of the respective aerosol forming substrate (11; 21).
    [0014]
    14. Combiner according to claim 13, characterized by the fact that the transfer tool (3) comprises a flange for support at a proximal end of the transfer tool (3) adjacent to the wider end (131; 231) of the respective truncated hollow cone (13; 23) to push the respective truncated hollow cone (13; 23) during the movement of the transfer tool (3) towards the respective aerosol forming substrate (11; 21), and in which the the transfer tool (3) further comprises a support portion with a conical shape to support the truncated hollow cone (13; 23) during the movement of the transfer tool (3) towards the respective aerosol forming substrate (11; 21) .
    [0015]
    15. Combiner, according to claim 13 or 14, characterized by the fact that the plurality of the flutes is arranged on the outer surface of a rotating drum, and in which an individual transfer tool is arranged on each of the flutes arranged on the outer surface of the rotating drum.
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