Patent ID: 6073749
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A method of conveying packets of cigarettes, the method comprising the steps of successively feeding packets (2) of cigarettes to a guide (4) by means of first input conveying means (5) traveling in a first direction (D1), the guide (4) comprising an input (S1) for the packets (2) communicating with the first input conveying means (5), and an output (S2) for the packets (2); successively transferring the packets (2) from said input (S1) to said output (S2) by means of screw means (3) having an axis of rotation (3a); and successively feeding the packets (2) from said output (S2) to second conveying means (6) traveling in a second direction (D2); the method being characterized by comprising the further step of orienting the packets (2) with respect to said screw means (3) and along said guide (4); and the guide (4) comprising two conducting elements (25) located radially inwards and outwards of the screw means (3).