Cigar Bunch Making Machine.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 12th May, 1898
Cigar Bunch Making Machine.
I, EMANUEL PISKO, residing at No. 312, East 69th Street, in the City of New
York, in the County and State of New York, in the United States of America,
a Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
My invention relates to machines for forming cigar bunches of long filler
tobacco. It is intended to make these bunches and shape them without cutting
the tobacco and in close imitation of the well-known method by which bunches
are made by the hand of a bunch maker.
Tobacco is fed between two endless belts moving in the same direction arranged
to feed the tobacco by a step by step motion the length of the feed being adjustable
so that a predetermined quantity of tobacco can be fed. This is a well known
form of feeding device, any other form can be used, if desired. The tobacco is
fed across the table of the machine and between two jaws pivoted immediately
in front of the table. Above the front edge of the table is a holding down
device which descends and clamps the tobacco firmly on the table the quantity:
necessary for the formation of a single bunch being then between the pivoted
jaws. The tobacco is not forced in between the jaws but in a manner laid therein;
in the same way as a bunch maker would lay it in his hand.
These pivoted jaws close and seize the tobacco and then descend remaining
closed thus tearing off the tobacco in the same way in which it is torn off by
the hand of a bunch maker. The construction of the jaws is such that during
this operation the filler is forced back into the recess between the jaws. This
recess is curved in about the shape which would be assumed by the hand of
a bunch maker and thus the filler is given a preliminary or rough shaping the
same as in hand work. As the jaws descend further they are automatically
opened and the filler deposited in the bight of the apron of a rolling table which
may be of any desired form of construction. The jaws then rise to the first.
position ready to receive another charge.
All the motions of each part of the machine are absolutely controlled and
positively made so that there is no possibility of a sudden descent or motion,
or a sudden throwing into action of any part but every motion is started gradually..
and the position of each of the movable parts of the machine is at all times
controlled by its actuating device. This avoids jars and shocks which might
cause the breakage of the machine, insures perfection of the work performed,
and reduces the power necessary to operate the machines to a minimum.
The shape of the jaws is such that should the filler be too wet when fed it will
not leave the jaws when they descend and open but will stick in the space between
them, consequently when the next following charge of tobacco is fed it cannot
enter the space between the jaws because of the wet filler (i.e. the last previous
charge) still remaining in the jaws so that instead of the jaws closing and tearing
off the tobacco as said jaws descend as previously explained' this descent of said
jaws is blocked or prevented by the tobacco extending from the table in between
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the jaws or partially between same and (owing to the smooth regular and even
speed of the feed) the machine will be stopped (by throwing off, or slip," of the
operating belt without any sudden shock or jar) and thus it will be seen that
owing to the curved shape of the recess in the jaws and the motion of the upper
jaw as described the tobacco when crowded back will if too wet stick to the surface
of the jaws and as it is not ejected from the jaws by any other force than gravity
consequently when it thus sticks to the surface of the jaws it will not, even when
the jaws are opened downwards, fall into the aforesaid apron but will remain
adhering to the jaws.
Consequently when the jaws rise to the position in which to receive. the next
charge the space within said jaws being occupied obviously cannot receive another
charge but as the feed (of tobacco) nevertheless continues in the aforesaid regulated
manner thereby the jaws are choked and this part of the machine blocked by the
feed and the machine thereby stopped as aforesaid. Thus the feed of a wet
filler into the apron is automatically prevented and consequently the delivery
of a wet filler from this machine is automatically prevented.
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I, EMANUEL PISKO, residing at No. 312, East 69th Street, in the City of New
York, in the County and State of New York, in the United States of America,
a Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
--
. My invention relates to machines for forming cigar bunches of long filler
tobacco. It is intended to make these bunches and shape them without cutting
the tobacco and in close imitation of the well-known method by which bunches
are made by the hand of a bunch maker.
Tobacco is fed between two endless belts moving in the same direction arranged
to feed the tobacco by a step-by-step motion the length of the feed being adjustable
so that a predetermined quantity of tobacco, can be fed. This is a well-known
form of feeding device, any other form can be used, if desired. The tobacco is
fed across the table of the machine and between two jaws pivoted immediately
in front of the table. Above the front edge of the table is a holding-down
device which descends and clamps the tobacco firmly on the table the quantity
necessary for the formation of a single bunch being then between the pivoted
jaws. The tobacco is not forced in between the jaws but in a manner laid therein
in a similar way to that in which a bunch maker would lay it in his hand.
These pivoted jaws close and seize the tobacco and then descend remaining
closed thus tearing off the tobacco in the same way in which it is torn off by
the hand of a bunch maker. The construction of the jaws is such that during
this operation the filler is forced back into the recess between the jaws. This
recess is curved in about the shape which would be assumed by the hand of
a bunch maker and thus the filler is given a preliminary or rough shaping
as in hand work. As the jaws descend further they are automatically
opened and the filler deposited in the bight of the apron of a rolling table which
may be of any desired form of construction but advantageously of the character

page_text: set forth in my application for Patent No. 10880 of 1898. The jaws then rise
to the first position ready to receive another charge.
All the motions of each part of the machine are absolutely controlled and
positively made so that there is no possibility of a sudden descent or motion,
or a sudden throwing into action of any part but every motion is started gradually
and the position of cach of the movable parts of the machine is at all times
controlled by its actuating device. This avoids jars and shocks which might
cause the breakage of the machine, insures perfection of the work performed,
and reduces to a minimum the power necessary to operate the machines.
The shape of the jaws is such that should the filler be too wet when fed it
will not leave the jaws when they open but will stick in the space between them,
consequently when a second charge of tobacco is fed it cannot enter the space
between the jaws and owing to the smooth, regular, and even speed of the feed
the machine will be stopped without any sudden shock or jar. Thus the feed
of a wet filler is automatically prevented.
Referring to the accompanying drawings:-
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Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the machine, parts of the frame being broken
away.
Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the machine, parts of the frame being broken
away.
Fig. 3 is a plan view of the upper part of the machine showing the relative
arrangement of the operating cams.
Fig. 4 is a section taken on the line - of Fig. 2 looking to the left.
Fig. 5 is a section on the same line looking to the right.
Figs. 6, 7 and 8 are sectional views showing the shape of the jaws and their
relative positions in the various movements.
At the rear of the frame of the machine is a shaft A carrying a pulley A' which
is operated from any source of power.
This shaft is provided with a clutch B for throwing the machine in and out
of operation. This shaft also carries a gear wheel C which meshes with another
wheel D on the shaft E, which shaft also carries a sprocket wheel F at one
extremity. Attached to the frame is a horizontal table I which is depressed in
its centre to receive the upper part of an endless travelling belt J of the feeding
device the upper surface of the belt being flush with the edges of the table.
The table carries adjustable gauges 131 for regulating the length of the filler.
At the rear of this table is a shaft K extending from side to side thereof, said shaft
being movable in slots L and adjusted by means of the set screws thus affording
provision for tightening the belt. A roller M is attached to this shaft around
which the belt passes said roller being provided with projections m which engage
with eyelets in the edges of the belt. Attached to the frame is a horizontal table N
from which rise uprights 0. Through these uprights runs the shaft O¹ which
carries at one end a gear wheel P the shaft also carries a roller around which the
endless feeding belt passes this roller being also provided with projections the
same as that at the rear. The upper feeding belt P1 is carried by a frame P2
This frame is pivoted to the shaft P3 which is situated above the other shaft and
carried by the same uprights. This shaft also carries a roller provided with teeth
or projections which engage the eyelets in the edges of the upper feeding belt.
The rear of this frame carries an adjustable roller or shaft P similar in con-
struction to the rear roller around which the lower belt passes, thus enabling the
upper belt to be tightened to the desired degree. The distance of this pivoted
frame from the table and thus the distance between the two endless belts is regulated
by means of set screws P³. The end of the shaft on which this frame is pivoted
carries a gear wheel P meshing with the gear wheel of the lower shaft and also
carries a ratchet wheel P. Loosely pivoted on this shaft is a sleeve Q³
having an arm P8 which carries a ratchet P. On the shaft Q running from
side to side on the upper part of the frame is mounted loosely a bell crank arm Q¹
the end of which is connected by a link Q with the sleeve Q³ the other arm

page_text: carries a roller Q against which bears a cam Q5 carried by the shaft R.
Attached
to the ratchet sleeve is a chain or a cord Q the other end of which is attached to
a spring Q fastened to the table of the machine. The upper arm of the bell crank
carries a set screw Q8 which bears against the arm Q on the frame, thus limiting
the forward motion of the ratchet and consequently the extent of its throw.
The operation of this feeding device is as follows:-
With the ratchet in its extreme forward position the cam Q5 bears against the
roller Qin the upper arm of the bell crank and through the other arm of the
bell crank and the link Q2 connected with the ratchet sleeve turns the gear
wheel P6 which turns the shaft causing movement of the upper belt and this gear
wheel transmitting the motion to the gear wheel P on the shaft 01 causes the
motion of the lower belt the tobacco being carried along between the belts the
amount of tobacco fed depending upon the throw of the ratchet. When the cam
has passed the roller on the upper bell crank arm the force of the spring Q' pulls
the ratchet sleeve Q down, throwing the ratchet forward in position to again feed
at the proper time. This feeding device is well known. Any other suitable feed
may be used. Immediately in front of the rollers carrying the belts is a ledge
or table R' which extends between uprights O and on the level of the upper surface
of the lower belt. The belts deliver the tobacco onto and across this ledge.
The table of the machine carries the uprights S which carry a shaft S¹ on which
is pivoted a rocking arm S2 which carries at its extremities rollers S³. On its
upper arm it has two projections S* to the outer ends of which are loosely attached
links S these links at their lower ends being attached to a plate S6 and which
slides in ways or grooves S7 in the uprights S. The shaft R extending across
from side to side of the upper part of the frame carries a cam S which bears
against the rollers at the ends of the rocking arm S3 and moves the arm positively
in both directions thus causing a falling and rising of the sliding plate. It will
be noted that this cam bears always on one roller or the other so that the motion
ot the plate is not permitted except with the motion of the cam.
This causes
a smooth easy motion of the plate entirely free from sudden shocks or jars. The
cam shaft R is operated from the shaft E by means of the sprocket chain E
or other suitable means of transmitting power.
The device for seizing and tearing off and delivering the tobacco consists of a
lower jaw having rearward extensions 6' by which it is pivoted to the uprights S.
At the rear edge of the lower jaw a ledge 62 extends completely the length of
the jaw this ledge having a curved recess 63 in its forward face and having also
one on its upper edge. On the upper edge of this ledge is pivoted the upper
jaw by a knuckle joint as is clearly shown in Figs. 6, 7 and 8. This upper
jaw is provided on its inner face with a curved recess b as shown and the width
of this upper jaw is less than the distance from its pivotal point to the forward
edge of the lower jaw so that when the upper jaws comes down to seize and tear
off the tobacco it will also crowd the tobacco back into the recess between the
jaws.
The upper jaw is attached by means of screws 66 to the pivot pin of the knuckle
joint thus rendering it easily removable the object being to provide means for
cleaning the jaws should they become clogged without the necessity of dismantling
the machine. The lower jaw has attached to one of its ends the jointed slide rod c
which moves in a way c¹ in the upright S the joint being near the lower end of
the said rod. This sliding rod carries a pin projecting through a slot c in
the upright and through a slot in a rocking arm fastened to the shaft Q.
This arm carries a roller 5 forming a bearing for the cam c on the shaft R.
At the opposite end of the jaws and attached to the upper jaw is another
jointed sliding rod e moving in a way e¹ in the opposite upright. This rod also
carries a pine which passes through a slot e³ in said upright and through a slot
in the end of the rocking arme. This rocking arm is loose on the shaft Q
and carries a roller e forming a bearing for the cam e6. On the same end of the
lower jaw is a lug or projection c². On the upper end of the sliding rod is a cam

page_text: projection so placed that it will be engaged by the came on the shaft R. The
closing of the jaws and their motion downward to the rolling table is caused by
the sliding rode and the came. The upper motion of the jaws by which the lower
jaw is brought into proper position is performed by the sliding rod c and cam co.
The further upward motion of the upper jaw in order to open the jaws and permit
the feeding of tobacco between them is performed by means of the cam 6 acting
on the rocking arm e. The operation of these jaws is as follows:-
The parts being in position shown in Figs. 4, 5 and 6, the motion of the power
shaft causes through the connections shown the rotation of the shaft R. The
cam engages with the cam piece on the sliding rod e and closes the jaws.
The continued motion of the shaft in further descent of the sliding rod causes
both jaws to move downwardly together remaining closed until the lower portion
of the jointed slide rod e bears against the lug e on the end of the lower jaw.
This as will be seen causes the jaws to open, the lower jaw moving down into
contact with the rolling table. During this motion the opposite slide rod moves
downward being permitted to do so by the shape of the cam c. At this point
in the operation the cam c comes into action against the roller on the rocking
arm and the further rotation of the shaft causes said cam through its connections
described to operate said slide rod c which lifts the jaws into a position where the
lower jaw is level with the belt or table, but as will be seen the construction of the
jaws is such that the upper jaw is closed upon the lower one. This upper jaw is
raised to its proper position by means of the cam c6 bearing upon the roller on the
rocking arme. This arm being loose on the shaft and being connected with the slide
rod by means of the pin and slot connection shown and described will cause
the upper jaw to be raised to its proper position.
The cams are so constructed that they cease then to act for moving the parts
but keep them in position until another downward motion. Thus it will be seen
that all the motions in both directions are caused positively and in such a manner
that the parts will operate easily and smoothly without shock or jar.
N represents any desired form of rolling table having the usual bed, apron and
roller with mechanism for operating the same.
The operation of the machine is as follows:-
The ratchet being in position to cause the feed of the tobacco upon the rotation
of the power shaft the belts are moved by the mechanism described the tobacco
fed along between the belts over the table or ledge and into the space between the
jaws the amount fed depending upon the throw of the ratchet. On further motion
of the shaft the cams S9 bears against the roller on the lower end of the rocking
arm S2 and causes the slide or plate S which is advantageously serrated at its
lower edge to descend upon the tobacco and hold it firmly upon the edge of the
table. This slide or plate does not cut nor is it intended to have any cutting
action. The further rotation of the shaft causes the came to bear on projection e
of the slide rod e and thus causes the upper jaw to close upon the lower and then
both jaws to descend together. This motion tears off the tobacco in very close
imitation of the way it would be torn by the fingers on a hand bunch maker and by
the peculiar construction of these jaws the tobacco is crowded back into the curved
space between the jaws and given a preliminary or rough shaping. The jaws
descend together the upper jaw being raised by means of the lower end of the
slide rod striking against the lug e on the end of the lower jaw.
The lower jaw descends until it comes in contact with the edge of the rolling
table immediately above the pocket or bight in the belt. In fact this lower jaw
strikes the edge of the table but so slight a blow that while sufficient to secure
dislodging of the filler is not sufficient to be felt or to cause any perceptible jar
in the machine. On the further motion of the shaft the jaws rise to the proper
position to receive the next charge as before described.
It will thus be seen how all the motions of each part of the machine are
absolutely controlled and positively made so that there is no possibility of a sudden
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page_text: descent or motion or a sudden throwing into action of any part but every motion is
started gradually and the position of each of the movable parts of the machine is
at all times controlled by its actuating device. This is of the highest importance
as it not only avoids jars and shocks and breakage of the machine but it insures
the perfection of the work performed and reduces the power necessary to operate
the machine to a minimum.
The tobacco is not forced into the jaws but is in a manner laid therein in
the same way as an operator would lay it in his hand. The shape of the space
between the jaws during the feeding is practically that of the hand of a hand
bunch maker as will be seen by inspection of Fig. 6. When the tobacco is torn off
it is moved or crowded back into the recess between the jaws owing to the con-
struction before described.
The shape of the recess is such (see Fig. 7) that a preliminary or rough shaping
is given the filler just as in working bunches by hand. A further and most
important function of these jaws is that wet fillers will not be delivered to the
rolling table.
The shape of the jaws is such that should the filler be too wet when fed it will
not leave the jaws when they descend and open but will stick in the space between
them.
Consequently when the next following charge of tobacco is fed it cannot enter
the space between the jaws because of the wet filler (i.e. the last previous charge)
still remaining in the jaws so that instead of the jaws closing and tearing off
the tobacco as said jaws descend as previously explained this descent of said jaws
is blocked or prevented by the tobacco extending from the table in between the
jaws or partially between same and (owing to the smooth, regular and even speed
of the feed) the machine will be stopped (by throwing off or "slip" of the operating
belt without any sudden shock or jar) and thus it will be seen that owing to the
curved shape of the recess in the jaws and the motion of the upper jaw as described
the tobacco when crowded back will if too wet stick to the surface of the jaws
and as it is not ejected from the jaws by any other force than gravity consequently
when it thus sticks to the surface of the jaws it will not even when the jaws
are opened downwards fall into the aforesaid apron but will remain adhering to
the jaws.
Consequently, when the jaws rise to the position in which to receive the next
charge the space within said jaws being occupied obviously cannot receive another
charge, but as the feed (of tobacco) nevertheless continues in the aforesaid regulated
manner thereby the jaws are checked and this part of the machine blocked by
the feed and the machine thereby stopped as aforesaid.
Thus the feed of a wet filler into the apron is automatically prevented and
consequently the delivery of a wet filler from this machine is automatically
prevented.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is―
1. In a cigar bunch-making machine the combination with a tobacco feeding
device and a rolling table of a mechanism for seizing and tearing off sufficient
tobacco for a bunch and delivering it to the rolling table, means for operating said
mechanism and means for preventing the delivery of a wet filler therefrom.
2. In a cigar bunch-making machine the combination with a tobacco feeding
device and a rolling table of pivoted jaws for seizing and tearing off sufficient
tobacco for a bunch and delivering it to the rolling table, means for operating said
pivoted jaws and means for preventing the delivery of wet filler therefrom.
3. In a cigar bunch-making machine the combination with a tobacco feeding
device and a rolling table of a mechanism for seizing and tearing off sufficient
tobacco for a bunch and delivering it to the rolling table and means for preventing
the delivery of a wet filler therefrom, substantially as described.

page_text: 4. In a cigar bunch making machine the combination with a tobacco feeding.
device and a rolling table of pivoted jaws for seizing and tearing off sufficient
tobacco for a bunch and delivering it to the rolling table and means for preventing
the delivery of wet filler therefrom, substantially as described.
5. In a cigar bunch making machine the combination with a tobacco feeding
device and a roiling table of pivoted jaws for seizing and tearing off sufficient
tobacco for a bunch and delivering it to the rolling table and mechanism connected.
with said jaws for positively actuating them and means to prevent the delivery
of wet filler therefrom, substantially as described.
6. In a cigar bunch making machine means for seizing and tearing off and
delivering tobacco to the rolling table consisting of a lower jaw pivoted to the
frame of the machine, an upper jaw pivoted to the lower jaw at a distance above
its face the upper jaw being shorter than the distance from the pivotal point
to the edge of the lower jaw and means for operating said jaws, whereby the-
closing of the jaws will crowd the tobacco back into the space between same, thus
giving a rough shape to the bunch, substantially as described.
7. In a cigar bunch making machine means for seizing and tearing off and
delivering the tobacco to the rolling table consisting of a lower jaw pivoted
to the frame of the machine, an upper jaw pivoted to the lower jaw at a distance
above its face said jaw having a curved recess on its inner face, the upper jaw-
being shorter than the distance from the pivotal point to the edge of the lower jaw
and means for operating said jaws whereby the closing of said jaws will crowd
the tobacco back into the space between same thus giving a rough shape to the
bunch, substantially as described.
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8. In a cigar bunch making machine, means for seizing and tearing off and
delivering tobacco to the rolling table consisting of a lower jaw pivoted
to the frame of the machine, an upper jaw pivoted to the lower jaw at a distance
above its face, the upper jaw being shorter than the distance from the pivotal :
point to the edge of the lower jaw, whereby the closing of said jaws will crowd;
the tobacco back into the space between the same thus giving a rough shape to
the bunch, said lower jaw having a ledge extending across its face, and means for
operating said jaws, substantially as described.
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9. In a cigar bunch making machine, means for seizing and tearing off and
delivering tobacco to the rolling table consisting of a lower jaw pivoted
to the frame of the machine, an upper jaw pivoted to the lower jaws at a distance:
above its face, said jaw having a curved recess on its inner face, the upper jaw >
being shorter than the distance from the pivotal point to the edge of the lower
jaw, whereby the closing of said jaws will crowd the tobacco back into the space
between them, thus giving a rough shape to the bunch, said lower jaw having a
ledge across its upper face and means for operating said jaws, substantially as
described.
10. In a cigar bunch making machine, means for seizing and tearing off and
delivering tobacco to the rolling table consisting of a lower jaw pivoted
to the frame of the machine, an upper jaw pivoted to the lower jaw at a distance
above its face, the upper jaw being shorter than the distance from the pivoted
point to the edge of the lower jaw, said lower jaw having a ledge across its upper
face, said ledge having a curved recess on its inner face and means for operating:
said jaws, substantially as described.
11. In a cigar bunch making machine having means for seizing and tearing off
and delivering tobacco to the rolling table the combination therein of a lower-
jaw having provision at its rear edge for pivotal connection with the frame of
the machine and an upper jaw pivoted to the lower jaw intermediate of its edges
and at a distance above its face, said jaw having a curved recess on its inner face,
and a ledge extending across the lower jaw intermediate of its edges, substantially
as described.
12. In a cigar bunch making machine having means for seizing and tearing off
and delivering tobacco to the rolling table the combination therein of a lower jaw

page_text: having provision at its rear edge for pivotal connection with the frame a ledge
across the upper face of said jaw and an upper jaw pivoted on said ledge by a
knuckle joint the forward edge of the ledge and the inner face of the upper jaw
provided with curved recesses, substantially as described.
13. In a cigar bunch making machine the combination with a feeding device
and a rolling table of pivoted jaws for seizing and tearing off and delivering
the tobacco to the rolling table, jointed slide rods moving on each side of the
machine and attached one to the upper jaw and the other to the lower jaw and
means for positively operating one slide in a downward direction and the other
slide in an upward direction, substantially as described.
14. In a cigar bunch making machine, the combination with a feeding device
and a rolling table of pivoted jaws for seizing and tearing off and delivering
tobacco to the rolling table, jointed slide rods moving on each side of the machine-
and attached one to the upper jaw and the other to the lower jaw, and means for
positively operating one slide in a downward direction and the other slide in an
upward direction and means for automatically opening the jaws when in position.
to deliver the filler, substantially as described.
15. In a cigar bunch making machine the combination with a feeding device
and a rolling table of pivoted jaws for seizing and tearing off and delivering
tobacco to the rolling table, jointed slide rods moving on each side of the machine
and attached one to the upper jaw and the other to the lower jaw and means
for positively operating one slide in a downward direction and the other slide in
an upward direction, and a projection on the end of the lower jaw against which
one of the jointed slide rods bears in the downward motion of the jaws, whereby
said jaws are automatically opened, substantially as described.
16. In a cigar bunch making machine, the combination therewith of the pivoted
jaws for seizing and tearing off and delivering tobacco to the rolling table, a
sliding rod pivoted to the lower jaw, a shaft, a rocking arm fixed to the shaft
and connected with said sliding rod, a sliding rod connected with the upper jaw,
a second shaft, a cam on the shaft for actuating said rods, a rocking arm loose
on said first mentioned shaft and connected with said sliding rod, and means
for actuating said rocking arm, substantially as described.
17. In a cigar bunch making machine, means for seizing and tearing off and
delivering tobacco to the rolling table consisting of a lower jaw pivoted to the
frame of the machine, a movable upper jaw pivoted to the lower jaw at a distance
above its face the upper jaw being shorter than the distance from the pivotal
point to the edge of the lower jaw whereby the closing of said jaws will crowd
the tobacco back into the space between same thus giving a rough shape to the
bunch and means for operating said jaws, substantially as described.
18. In a cigar bunch making machine, means for seizing and tearing off and
delivering tobacco to the rolling table, consisting of a lower jaw pivoted to the
frame of the machine, an upper jaw pivoted to the lower jaw at a distance above
its face, the upper jaw being shorter than the distance from the pivotal point
to the edge of the lower jaw whereby the closing of said jaws will crowd the
tobacco back into the space between same thus giving a rough shape to the
bunch and means for positively operating said jaws and controlling their motion
in all positions, substantially as described.
19. In a cigar bunch making machine, the combination with a feeding device
and a rolling table of seizing and tearing jaws pivoted together the upper jaw
having a curved recessed inner face, substantially as described.
20. In a cigar bunch making machine, the combination with a feeding device
and a rolling table of seizing and tearing jaws pivoted together the upper jaw
having a curved recessed inner face, the lower jaw having a ledge at the rear with
a curved recess on its forward face, substantially as described.
21. In a cigar bunch making machine, means for gripping and tearing off the
tobacco, consisting of a lower jaw pivoted to the frame of the machine, an upper
jaw pivoted to the lower jaw above its face, means for closing the jaws and moving

page_text: them together downwardly to deliver the tobacco to the rolling table and means
for crowding the tobacco back into the space between the jaws after the tobacco
is torn off, whereby the filler is given a rough approximation to its finished
shape, substantially as described.
22. In a cigar bunch making machine, means for gripping and tearing off the
tobacco consisting of a lower jaw pivoted to the frame of the machine, an upper
jaw pivoted to the lower jaw above its face, the jaws when closed forming a curved
recess or receptacle and means for operating the jaws, substantially as described.
23. In a cigar bunch making machine means for gripping and tearing off
tobacco consisting of a lower jaw pivoted to the frame of the machine an upper
jaw pivoted to the lower jaw above its face, the
upper jaw being
shorter than the distance from the pivotal point to the front edge
of the lower jaw, whereby the closing of said jaws will crowd the
tobacco back into the space between same thus giving a rough shape to the
bunch the jaws when closed forming a curved recess or receptacle, substantially
as described.
24. In a cigar bunch making machine the combination of a feeding device, a
rolling table, mechanism for seizing and tearing off sufficient tobacco for a bunch
and delivering it to the rolling table and means for automatically detecting the
presence of wet filler, substantially as described.
25. In a cigar bunch making machine, the combination of a feeding device,
a rolling table, mechanism for seizing and tearing off sufficient tobacco for a bunch
and delivering it to the rolling table and means for automatically detecting and
preventing the feed of wet filler substantially as described.
26. A cigar bunch making machine constructed arranged and operating sub-
stantially as and for the purposes herein before described and illustrated in the
drawings hereunto annexed.
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TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.