Patent ID: 9131731
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: A24C,B65B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for destructive opening cigarette packs comprising means for moving the packs in the apparatus, means for deforming successive packs by deflection of at least one wall of each pack toward the outside of the pack, means for incising at least one of the walls of the pack from the outside, and at least one pack opening element for opening successive packs from the inside, the pack opening element being slideable through the outside incision between the deflected wall of the pack and the cigarettes contained therein, the pack opening element that is slid through the outside incision having a part consisting of a contact surface that is substantially parallel to the pack wall being cut, the pack opening element also comprising a blade having a beveled edge for breaking the connection of the wall being cut with the bottom of the pack.