IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINES FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CIGARETTES
Year: 1882

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to William Robert Lake of the firm of Haseltine Lake
"
& Co, Patent Agents, Southampton Buildings London for an Invention of
"IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINES FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CIGARETTES
Communicated to him from abroad by Charles Goodwin Emery, Tobacco
Manufacturer, and William Hansom Emery, Mechanic, both of Brooklyn, New
York, United States of America.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said William Robert Lake at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 11th July 1882.
WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake, & Co, Patent Agents
Southampton Buildings London "IMPROVEMENTS IN MACHINES FOR THE MANU-
FACTURE OF CIGARETTES" [A communication to him from abroad by Charles
Goodwin Emery, Tobacco Manufacturer, and William Hanson Emery, Mechanic,
both of Brooklyn, New York, United States of America.]
The object of this invention is to produce a machine that will make a continuous
cigarette, cut it into lengths suitable for cigarettes, and deliver them completed
at the end of the machine, continuously and automatically.
In carrying the said invention into practice I provide a longitudinal shaft
extending the length of the machine beneath the table; this shaft is driven by a
suitable belt and pulley and furnishes the power for operating various parts of the
mechanism hereinafter described. A worm-wheel on this shaft at the feed end of
the machine operates a gear wheel and its shaft, from which latter a band extends
to a pulley on the shaft of the lower feed-roller. A gear-wheel on the opposite
end of this roller-shaft, gears with a wheel on the shaft of the upper feed-roller.
An endless band or feeding-belt travels over the lower feed-roller, and another
roller. The upper portion of the belt is supported by a portion of the frame. The
side pieces of the frame overlap the edges of the said belt forming guides for the
dressed tobacco as it is fed forward on the endless belt, and preventing the tobacco
from getting under the edges of the belt. Where the belt passes down around the
lower roller, are placed guard-plates which project from the frame on each side so

page_text: as to overlap the edges of the belt, and are curved down around the roller for a
short distance.
The endless feed-belt may be stretched and kept taut by a hand-screw, which
works in a bracket on the frame, and is attached to a shifting frame which slides
in ways on the frame, and in which one of the aforesaid rollers has its bearing.
Just beyond the feed-rollers a picker-cylinder is mounted in bearings in the frame,
and is driven by a belt from overhead shafting. This cylinder may be made of
wood, with radial wire teeth, arranged in parallel rows so as to alternate with each
other, or it can be made of metal with projecting pins, which may be applied in any
suitable manner, and be connected therewith either rigidly or flexibly. The teeth
of the picker-cylinder are in close proximity to the feed-rollers, so as to ensure its
catching the tobacco which is fed forward between the feed-rollers. A receiving
chamber which catches the finely dressed and disentangled tobacco as it is thrown
from the picker-cylinder, encloses that cylinder and is provided with a hood, which
should have a door or transparent pane to furnish ready access thereto and serve
as an inspection medium. This chamber has sloping or inclined sides and at the
bottom of it is a concave trough having a shoulder at each side. The chamber is
entirely separate from the trough which commences at the staple and runs along
under the chamber. The chamber fits close down on the sides of the trough but
the whole feed arrangement and chamber can be raised free and clear of it. The
trough is preferably formed of one piece of metal extending from a staple to a filler-
forming chamber. In this trough an endless tobacco or filler carrying belt runs.
It enters the trough at the front end of the chamber just below the feed-rollers
and picker-cylinder, where the bottom of the chamber inclines upwardly towards
the lower feed-roller. The belt emerges from the bottom of the chamber and
passes on over the top of the table or frame of the machine.
This belt passes around a pulley which receives its motion from the worm-wheel
and gearing, passes up through the chamber as above described, along the top of
the table or frame, then passes down through the table and over a pulley, back to
its driving-pulley again. In order to keep the proper tension on this belt it is
passed through a loop or eye, to which a cord having a weight is attached so as to
maintain a constant and uniform strain on the belt. This loop or eye is in a sliding
frame with a small roller at one end over which the belt passes
To prevent the belt from rising, and to guide it directly into the trough-shaped
bottom of the receiving chamber, it is passed through a staple or guide which is
secured on the frame at the upper edge of a pulley the belt lying between it and
the face of the pulley. In order to ensure the travel of the belt, and to prevent
slip, an arm is pivoted to a casting secured to the frame, and carries a friction-
wheel which rests upon the belt and pulley. The pressure of this friction-wheel
upon the belt and its pulley may be regulated by an adjusting screw. To take up
the slack of the belt, and compensate for stretching, an adjustable pressure-roller is
provided. A bracket bolted on one of the cross pieces of the frame has a projecting
arm with a curved slot in which a set-screw on a pivoted-arm works. This arm
carries the said adjustable pressure roller and may be adjusted to take up the slack
of the belt. The aforesaid chamber is hinged so that it may be swung over to
one side if desired, for replacing or repairing the filler-forming belt.
I also provide a packing chamber or receiver preferably of a concave or crescent-
shape, and a concave carrier-trough. The bottom of the packing chamber becomes
more and more concave, and also converges or decreases in diameter from the end
where the belt, which is termed the filler-carrier belt, enters to its opposite
discharge end. The sides of the packing chamber may or may not be formed in
one piece with its concave or curved bottom. An attendant can manipulate and
pack the mass of tobacco carried by the belt into this chamber or receiver as may
be desired or deemed necessary. As the belt carrying the tobacco moves forward
in the packing chamber the increasing curvature of the chamber gives a substan-
tially round or tubular form to the belt and the enclosed tobacco, the chamber
becoming substantially circular in cross section, but not closed at the top. At this

page_text: point one or more compressing rollers are journalled having concave peripheries
which compress and shape the tobacco filler. The second one is somewhat narrower
than the first one.. These rollers press the tobacco between the edges of the belt
and compact it therein. As the belt and filler pass from under the said rollers they
pass into a preferably cylindrical extension of the packing chamber, and an elastic
finger or a roller on an elastic support is preferably employed to still further press
the tobacco into the enveloping carrier belt. Just below this pressure finger or
roller an opening is preferably made in the table to allow any loose particles of
tobacco to escape
From this point the belt and enclosed filler enter a tubular filler-forming-tube
or conductor. This tubular conductor has an interior diameter or magnitude a
little in excess of the diameter or magnitude of the filler proper. As the belt and
enclosed filler enter this tube they are made to assume a substantially circular
form and the filler is compressed by the belt which partly encircles it. As the
belt with the partially pressed or formed filler emerges from the said tube a
grooved-roller (or a series of grooved-rollers may be used) keeps the edges of the
belt apart, and presses upon the filler packing and compressing it into the belt as it
passes into a conductor of a less diameter than the filler forming tube, which con-
ductor brings the edges of the belt together, so that it completely encircles the filler
and compresses it therein. These rollers are provided with cleaning or scraping
fingers secured on the roller-supporting brackets, the ends of which rest in the
grooves in the rollers. The second roller is preferably somewhat narrower than
the first one as is the case with the other pair of rollers herein before described.
This last conductor is termed the "final filler-forming tube," because in it the filler
receives and retains its form as a completed filler, ready to be enveloped or encased
in a continuous paper cigarette wrapper.
The delivery end of this tube or conductor preferably flares or enlarges, to
prevent the edge of the tube from cutting or wearing the belt as the latter is
spread out or opened, upon leaving the end of the tube. A bracket opposite the
end of this tube is provided with two downwardly-projecting fingers. As the belt,
with its enclosed filler, emerges from the said tube, the fingers on the bracket catch.
it and spread or open it on a roller. The belt passes around the said roller leaving
the fully-formed filler, passes under the table on the pulleys, before mentioned, and
returns to its driving pulley or wheel.
A brush wheel, mounted in a bracket on the underside of the table is driven by
a belt from the main shafting and removes any tobacco that has adhered to it. At
the opening at this point in the table a spout or chute is placed to convey away
any loose particles of tobacco that may fall from the belt or filler. The last named
roller, is mounted in a casting, which has a scraper to clear it of any tobacco, gum,
or other foreign matter that may get upon it. This feature is an important and
valuable factor in the machine, as by keeping the roller or pulley clean, the belt is
likewise kept in a clean condition. The scraper is preferably fastened upon the
bottom of projecting arms, on the metal frame or casting, although it may be located
in any suitable position.
This casting affords a convenient means of supporting and journalling the roller.
as it may be let into an opening in the frame, being sustained and secured upon.
the face of the table by wings.
As the belt leaves the filler, the latter passes across the opening in the table
being shielded, guided, and prevented from rising, by a curved guard-plate.
Immediately beneath this guard-plate, and arranged so as to receive the tiller
almost as the belt leaves it, is a bridge-plate. This bridge plate is curved up to a
substantially circular cross-section at its end to which point the guard-plate directs
the filler. As the filler emerges from the end of the bridge-plate, it is envelopped
by the paper wrapper and the surrounding carrier tape or belt.
This paper and carrier tape-guide or conveyor is arranged so that its horizontal
portion rests upon the table under the said bridge-plate which projects a suitable
distance along and into the curved or concave open face of the said guide.

page_text: This guide curves down through the opening in the table over a roller, which is
mounted in the guide and the face of which revolves in an opening, formed at the
angle or turn in the under face of the guide. The depending or vertical portion of
the guide is hollow and is of a rectangular shape in cross section, and is preferably
formed with an open face. The upper face or wall of the horizontal portion of this
hollow guide is slotted. The underside of the guide gradually curves upwardly
until it is substantially round with overlapping edges or rather spiral in cross
section, and of a tapering or funnel shape. The edges of the slotted upper face are
curved in a measure approximating the curving of the underside of the guide, and
inclined upwardly to the overlapping edges of the conical or funnel and being cut
away somewhat so as to form shoulders where the edges overlap.
The paper strip to form the cigarette wrapper is wound on a suitable drum or
roller, having a spring tension device, for regulating its speed, mounted in a bracket
on one of the heams of the frame. The paper passes into a conductor or guide
over a small roller journalled thereon, and passes up through it. Just above the
point where the paper enters the guide or conductor (which will be called the paper
and belt conductor) a carrier-belt, enters the conductor over another small roller.
The converging or funnel-shape of the conductor draws the opposite edges of the
paper and tape together, causing the paper to overlap and drawing the upper edge
between the overlapping edges of the funnel, so that one edge of the funnel lies
between the lapping edges of the paper. As the parts in this condition emerge
from the funnel-shaped end of the conductor, a hook secured on the frame catches
over the edge of the tape and holds or draws it down out of the way of a rotating
pasting disc the upper face of which is supplied with paste. The disc revolves
beneath the overlapping edge of the paper wrapper and applies paste to the under-
side of the overlapping edge. A. spring secured on the frame holds the edge of the
paper down on the face of the pasting disc. This arm may be provided with a
pressing finger or a roller.
As the parts move along they are drawn through a conductor, having over-
lapping edges which holds the paper and tape closely around the filler. The
underside of the outer overlapping edge of the paper, having the paste thereon, is
drawn over the face of this conductor, so that the paste is smeared and evenly
distributed thereon. From this conductor the filler in its enclosing paper, and tape,
pass into a cylindrical former, which presses the pasted edge of the paper down on
the other edge of the paper, completely and perfectly sealing the wrapper. As the
parts issue from this cylindrical former a hook similar to that before mentioned
still holds down the edge of the tape. Just beyond this hook is a smoother or
presser of felt, leather, or other suitable material, which presses down the pasted
edges of the wrapper. From this smoother or presser the continuous cigarette and.
carrier belt pass through a tubular conductor, which is of sufficient diameter to
permit the continuous cigarette and its enveloping carrier-tape or belt to pass
through it without further compressing the cigarette. The belt here leaves the
continuous cigarette, passing down through an opening in the table, around its
driving pulley, the continuous cigarette passing on through a tube to the cutting
apparatus.
The paper carrier-tape or belt, passes around its pulley and over other pulleys to
the paper and belt conductor herein before described. There is also a friction
pulley mounted upon a pivoted arm, and pressed upon the pulley of the carrier belt
by a screw so as to maintain the requisite tension on the belt, and prevent it from
slipping on the said pulley. This pulley is rotated by a cog-wheel on its shaft
which gears with a worm on the main shafting.
A sufficient space is left between two of the tubes where the belt leaves the
continuous cigarette to allow the continuous cigarette to be pulled out on the table
in case of any obstruction in its passage. If necessary, the continuous cigarette
may be cut or severed at this point in case of an obstruction and afterwards be
inserted in one of the tubes.
The mechanism for applying the paste to the wrapper will now be described.

page_text: It should be understood however that other apparatus for applying paste or
cement may be used without departing from the said Invention though the
apparatus shown is practical possesses novel features and is especially adapted for
use in this machine.
The pasting disc has an upright tubular hub, which fits down over an upright
shaft carried by a sliding frame which moves in a way or guide in or on the table
and which can be adjusted toward or from the continuous cigarette as may be
desired, being held in any desired position by a set screw which works in a slot in
the shifting frame. The lower part of the said disc is grooved and constitutes a
pulley around which the driving cord or belt passes. This belt passes over two
small pulleys journalled on the table and is actuated by a pulley on the main
shafting. The pasting disc can thus be driven at any required speed. A paste
receptacle of which the pasting disc constitutes the bottom is placed over the
upright revolving hub of the disc and is supported by a bracket-arm secured on the
sliding frame. The paste receptacle is bent in so as to form a V-shaped recess in
its side leaving a pasting surface of the wheel exposed from which the paper
receives its paste as before mentioned.
The vertical hub of the pasting disc carries a pinion gearing with a wheel on a
vertical shaft which has its bearings in the top of the paste receptacle, and in a
bracket mounted thereon. This shaft extends to the face of the pasting disc and
carries at or near its lower end a number of wings or flat blades. These wings or
flat blades project radially or obliquely from the shaft, and are inclined upwardly,
transversely in the direction of rotation of the shaft. This tends to throw or force
the paste against the face of the disc, keep it thoroughly stirred and in a smooth
condition, and causes it to flow with, a uniform supply on to the pasting surface of
the said disc.
The bottom of an inwardly inclined wall has just space enough between it and
the pasting disc to allow a sufficient quantity of paste to pass. A somewhat
larger space is left between the bottom of another inwardly inclined wall and the
pasting-disc so that if any more paste passes than is required to cement the edges
of the wrapper, it will re-enter the paste receptacle.
The wall or inwardly inclined side of the pasting chamber, is in contact with
the revolving hub of the disc. The edge of this wall scrapes the hub constantly
as the hub revolves in close proximity thereto. The other in wardly inclined wall
is not in contact with the hub, but a small space is left between it and the hub so
that any paste that might possibly be carried by the hub past the first edge could
re-enter the paste receptacle. The direction of rotation of the disc prevents the
paste from flowing out of the opening intervening between the edge of the wall
and the revolving hub. The paste receptacle should be provided with a suitable
shield or guard for protecting the paste therein.
If desired two cigarette machines may be mounted on the same frame and
actuated by a common line of shafting beneath the table. These machines may be
of different sizes, one making a larger cigarette than the other.
The relative speed of such machines and the requisite speeds of the different
parts of each machine may be obtained by suitable sized pulleys and gear wheels
as will be well understood by those familiar with mechanics. The picker-cylinders
which are actuated from overhead shafting may be mounted upon a common
shaft and be run by a single belt.
The mechanism for cutting the continuous cigarettes from both machines into
measured lengths, comprises a gear-wheel, on the end of the main shaft of the
machine, gearing with and actuating, two pinions which gear with toothed wheels
on suitable shafts fixed in a frame.
The said pinions are mounted on movable slotted arms held in position by
means of set-screws passing through their slots into suitable supports so that the
arms can be adjusted in order to throw either pinion into or out of action as may
be desired. Other toothed wheels provided with suitable hubs or sleeves, are

page_text: detachably secured to cam-grooved wheels and loosely mounted upon fixed shafts
on which the said cam-grooved wheels turn.
The cam-grooves of the said wheels receive rollers which are upon vertically
reciprocating pitmen. The lower forked ends of the said pitmen straddle the
shafts of the cam-grooved wheels, and the arms are thrown up or down by notches
in the grooves, the said notches constituting the cam portions of the grooves on the
reciprocating arms. A stud or projection opposite each notch serves to force the.
roller into the notch as the wheel revolves and brings the notch up to the roller
upon the pitman. The upper ends of the reciprocating pitmen are pivoted to and
operate rocking bearings in which rotary cutting discs are journalled.
Notched castings are supported by the frame of the cutting mechanism or
constitute the upper portions of the standards of the frame.
The said rocking bearings are pivoted on the sides of the lower portions of the
said castings and the shafts of the cutting discs are journalled on the forked arms
of the bearing above mentioned. The shaft of each cutting disc is provided with
a small drum or pulley on which a belt from overhead shafting runs to rotate the
cutting disc, at any desired speed. Across the base of the forked arms of each
rocking bearing is placed an adjustable two-part scraper composed of two
adjustable plates for keeping the cutting. disc clear and ensuring its making a
clean cut.
Guide-blocks through which the continuous cigarette issuing from the conductor
herein before described passes are mounted on the castings, the said blocks being
slotted and adjustably secured in position relatively to the cutters and the notches
in the casting by means of set-screws passing through their slots.
The rotary cutters are vibrated by the motion of their supporting rocking
bearings and entering the notches in the castings, sever the continuous cigarette
passing the guide-blocks, into appropriate lengths, each block having a horizontal
bore for the passage of the continuous cigarette.

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Figure 26 is a view of one of the cam-wheels that causes the vibration of one of
the cutting discs.
Figure 27 is a section taken through one of the cam-grooved wheels and the
cog wheel secured thereto.
Figure 28 is an end elevation of the machine
.
Figure 29 shows in perspective one of the notched castings and the adjustable
guide-block detached therefrom.
Figure 30 represents one of the forked rocking bearings carrying a rotary cutter
and an adjustable scraper.
Figure 31 is a perspective view of one of the forked bearings and elbow lever.
Figure 32 is a perspective view of one of the reciprocating arms.
In carrying the said invention into practice I provide a longitudinal shaft
extending the length of the machine beneath the table, this shaft is driven by a
suitable belt and pulley, as shown in Figure 1* and furnishes the power for
operating various parts of the mechanism hereinafter described-A worm, 1, on
this shaft at the feed end of the machine operates a worm wheel 2 and its shaft 3
from which latter a band extends to a pulley 4 on the shaft of the lower feed-
roller 5. A gear wheel 6 on this roller-shaft gears with a wheel, 7, on the shaft
of the upper feed roller 8. An endless band or feeding-belt 9 travels over the
lower feed-roller 5 and the roller 10. The upper portion of the said belt is
supported by the portion 11 of the frame as shown in Figure 1. The side pieces 12
of the frame Figures 2 and 3 overlap the edges of the belt 9 form guides for the
dressed tobacco as it is fed forward and prevent the tobacco from getting under
the edges of the said belt. Where the belt passes down around the lower roller 5
are placed guard-plates 13 (Figures 5 and 6) which project from the frame, on
each side, so as to overlap the edges of the belt, and are curved down around the
roller for short distance as clearly seen in Figure 5. This prevents any tobacco
from getting under the belt and into the bearings of the shafts.
The endless feed-belt may be stretched and kept taut by the hand-screw b
which works in a bracket on the main frame, the said 'screw is attached to the
shifting frame 14 which slides in ways or guides on the said main frame and the
roller 10 has its bearings in the said shifting frame Just beyond the feed-rollers a
picker-cylinder 15 is. mounted in bearings in the frame and is driven by a belt
from overhead shafting as shewn in Figure 1. This cylinder may be made of
wood, with radial wire teeth, arranged in parallel rows, so as to alternate with each
other, or it can be made of metal with projecting pins, which may be applied in
any suitable manner, and be connected there with either rigidly or flexibly. The
teeth of the picker-cylinder are in close proximity to the feed-rollers as shewn in
Figure 1 so as to ensure their catching the tobacco which is fed forward between
the feed rollers. A receiving chamber 16 which catches the finely dressed and
disentangled tobacco as it is thrown from the picker cylinder encloses the said
cylinder, and is provided with a hood 17 which should have a door and transparent
pane to furnish ready access to the said chamber and serve as a means for
inspection. The chamber 16 has sloping or inclined sides 18 as shown in cross
section in Figure 4, and at the bottom a concave trough 19 having a shoulder 20
at each side (Figure 4). The chamber is entirely separate from the trough which
commences at the staple and runs beneath the chamber, which fits close down on
the sides of the trough, but the whole feed arrangement and chamber can be raised
free and clear of the trough. The trough is preferably formed of one piece of
metal, extending from the staple to the filler forming chamber 38. In this trough
the endless tobacco or filler carrying belt 21 runs. It enters the trough at 22 at
the front end of the chamber just below the feed-rollers and picker-cylinder, where
the bottom of the chamber inclines upwardly towards the lower feed-roller as
shewn in Figure 1. The belt emerges from the bottom of the chamber at 23 and
passes on over the top of the table or frame of the machine.
This belt passes around the pulley 24 which receives its motion from the worin
and gearing, passes up through the chamber as above described, along the top of
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page_text: the table or frame, then passes down through the table and over a pulley 45 back
to its driving-pulley again, as will be clearly seen by reference to Figures 1, 1º,
and 1. In order to keep the proper tension on this belt it is passed through a
loop or eye 26 Figures 1 and 3, to which a cord having a weight is attached, so as
to maintain a constant and uniform strain on the belt. This loop or eye is in a
sliding frame with a small roller at one end, over which the belt passes.
To prevent the belt from rising, and to guide it directly into the trough-shaped
bottom of the receiving-chamber, it is passed through a staple or guide which is
secured on the frame and is shown in section in Figure 1 at the upper edge of the
pulley 24, the belt lying between it and the face of the pulley. In order to ensure
the travel of the belt, and to prevent slip, an arm 27 is pivoted to a casting secured
to the frame, and carries a friction wheel which rests upon the belt and pulley
Figure 1. The pressure of this friction wheel upon the belt and its pulley may
be regulated by an adjusting screw. To take up the slack of the belt, and
compensate for stretching, an adjustable pressure roller 28 Figure 1ª is provided.
A bracket 29 bolted on one of the cross pieces of the frame has a projecting arm
with a curved slot 30 in which slot a set-screw on the pivoted arm 31 works.
This arm 31 carries the roller 28 and may be adjusted to take up the slack of
the belt. The chamber 16 is hinged, as shown in Figure 4, so that it may be
swung over to one side, if desired, for replacing or repairing the filler forming
belt. To permit this movement the weight which keeps the tension on the loop 26
should be removed, so that the belt 21 will not be strained when the chamber is
Bwung over.
The tobacco which has been properly dressed is placed on the endless feed-belt 9,
and is carried forward between the feeding-rollers. As it emerges from between.
these rollers it is caught by the teeth of the picker-cylinder, and completely
disentangled, each fibre being separated from the others. The tobacco in this
condition of separation and disentanglement is thrown by the picker-cylinder into
the receiving chamber, being also impelled therein by the air blast created by
the revolution of the picker-cylinder, which is run at a comparatively high speed.
The thread, fibres, or pieces of tobacco in this loose, free, and disentangled
condition fall to the bottom of the receiving chamber, and are directed by its
inclined or sloping sides on to the belt travelling in a trough at the bottom of
the chamber. This belt passing at a uniform speed along the bottom will receive
a uniform and regular quantity of the tobacco, and will carry it along out of the
chamber at the aperture in its end, as seen at 23 in the drawings.
As the belt leaves the chamber it is carried forward through a packing chamber
or receiver 32, preferably of a concave or crescent-shape. Figure 7 is a section
showing the belt in a concave carrier trough 33, before it reaches the packing
chamber 32 which is shown in section in Figure 8. The bottom of the packing
chamber becomes more and more concave, and also converges. or decreases in
diameter from the end where the belt 21 (which is termed the filler-carrier belt)
enters to its opposite discharge end, the section of the packing chamber on the
line 8, 8 being shown in Figure 8. The sides 34 of the packing chamber may or
may not be formed in one piece with its concave or curved bottom. An attendant
can manipulate and pack the mass of tobacco carried by the belt into this chamber
or receiver as may be desired or deemed necessary. As the belt carrying the
tobacco moves forward in the packing chamber, the increasing curvature of the
chamber gives a substantially round or tubular formn to the belt and the enclosed
tobacco, the chamber becoming substantially circular in cross section but not
closed at the top. At this point one or more compressing rollers 35, 36, are
journalled having concave peripheries which compress and shape the tobacco filler.
The second roller 36 is somewhat narrower than the first one. These rollers press
the tobacco between the edges of the belt and compact it therein (see Figures 1
and 2a). As the belt and filler pass from under the rollers, 35 and 36 they pass
into a preferably cylindrical extension of the packing chamber, and an elastic
finger 37 or a roller on an elastic support, is preferably employed to still further

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press the tobacco into the enveloping carrier belt. Just below this pressure finger
or roller an opening is preferably made in the table to allow any loose particles of
tobacco to escape.
From this point the belt and enclosed filler enter the tubular filler-forming-tube
or conductor 38. This tubular conductor has an interior diameter or magnitude a
little in excess of the diameter or magnitude of the filler proper. As the belt and
enclosed filler enter this tube they are made to assume a substantially circular form
and the filler is compressed by the belt which partly encircles it. At this stage
the belt does not completely encircle the filler, which requires to be further
compressed and reduced in diameter.
The position of the belt relatively to its filler is clearly shown by the cross
section through the filler-forming tubes, (Figure 9). As the belt, with the partially
pressed or formed filler, emerges from the tube 38 a grooved roller 39 (or a series
of grooved rollers may be used) keeps the edges of the belt apart and presses upon
the filler, packing and compressing it into the belt as it passes into a conductor, 40,
of a less diameter than the filler forming tube 38, which conductor 40 brings the
edges of the belt together, so that it completely encircles the filler and com-
presses it therein. The rollers 39 are provided with cleaning or scraping fingers 41
secured on the roller supporting brackets, the ends of which rest in the grooves in
the rollers. The second roller 39 is preferably somewhat narrower than the first
one, as is the case with the other pair of rollers hereinbefore described. This last
conductor is termed the "final filler-forming tube" because in it the filler receives
and retains its form as a completed filler, ready to be enveloped or encased in a
continuous paper cigarette wrapper. The position of the belt around the filler at
this time is clearly shown in Figure 10 which is a section through the tube 40 on
the line 10, 10 Figure 2a from which it will be seen that the edges of the belt are
brought together, so that the said belt completely envelopes the filler.
The delivery end 42 of the tube or conductor 40 preferably enlarges, as seen
in Figure 17, to prevent the edge of the tube from cutting or wearing the belt
as the latter is spread out or opened, upon leaving the end of the tube.
A bracket 43 opposite the end of the tube 40 is provided with two downwardly
projecting fingers 44. As the belt, with its enclosed filler, emerges from the said
tube 40, the fingers on the bracket catch it and spread or open it on the roller 45.
The belt passes around the said roller 45, leaving the fully-formed filler, passes
under the table on the pulleys before mentioned, and returns to its driving pulley
or wheel.
A brush wheel 46 mounted in a bracket on the underside of the table (Figure 1b)
is driven by a belt from the main shafting, and removes any tobacco that has
adhered to it.. At the opening at this point in the table a spout or chute 47 is
placed, to convey away any loose particles of tobacco that may fall from the belt
or filler. The roller 45 is mounted in a casting 48, (shown detached in Figure 19)
which has a scraper 49 to clear it of any tobacco, gum or other foreign matter that
may get upon it. This feature is an important and valuable factor in the machine,
as by keeping the roller or pulley clean, the belt is likewise kept in a clean
condition. The scraper is preferably fastened upon the bottom of the projecting
arms 50 on the metal frame or casting, although it may be located in any suitable
position. This casting affords a convenient means of supporting and journalling
the roller, as it may be let into an opening in the frame, being sustained and secured
upon the face of the table by the wings 51.
As the belt leaves the filler the latter passes across the opening in the table,
being shielded, guided and prevented from rising by a curved guide-plate 52, shewn
in Figure 2b and in section in Figure 11. Immediately beneath this guard-plate 52
and arranged so as to receive the filler almost as the belt leaves it, is the bridge-
plate 53 shown in Figure 2b, and in detail in Figure 16. This bridge-plate is
curved up to a substantially circular cross-section at its end. to which point the
guard-plate 52.directs the filler. As the filler emerges from the end 54 of the

page_text: bridge-plate 53, it is enveloped by the paper wrapper and the surrounding carrier
tape or belt..
This paper and carrier-tape guide or conveyor, 55, is shown in detail in Figures 14
and 15, and is arranged, as shown in Figure 17, so that its horizontal portion 56
rests upon the table under the bridge-plate 53 before mentioned, which projects a
suitable distance along and into the curved or concaved open face of the guide 56
as shewn at Figure 17. The guide 55 curves down through the opening in the
table over the roller 58 which is mounted in the said guide, and the face of which
revolves in an opening 59 formed at the angle or turn in the under face of the
guide. The depending or vertical portion 60 of the guide which is hollow and of a
rectangular shape in cross section, is preferably formed with an open face 61. The
upper face or wall of the horizontal portion of this hollow guide is slotted at 62.
The underside of the guide gradually curves upwardly until it is substantially
round with overlapping edges, or rather spiral in cross section, and of a tapering or
funnel shape, as shewn in Figure 15. The edges of the slotted upper face are
curved in a measure approximating the curving of the underside of the guide, and
incline upwardly to the overlapping edges of the conical or funnel end, being cut
away somewhat so as to form shoulders where the edges overlap.
The paper strip X to form the cigarette wrapper is wound on a suitable drum or
roller 63, baving a spring tension device 64 for regulating its speed, mounted in a
bracket on one of the beams of the frame. The paper passes into the conductor or
guide 55, over a small roller 65 journalled thereon and passes up through it. Just
above the point where the paper enters the guide or conductor, (which will be called
the paper and belt conductor,) the carrier-belt Y enters the conductor over a small
roller 66. This belt is of less width than the paper wrapper. The wrapper and
belt pass in contact, face to face, up the conductor, (the paper being on the upper
side,) over the roller 58, and along through the horizontal portion of the guide.
The sectional view, Figure 11, will show the relative positions of the parts,
52 indicates the guard-plate, 53 the bridge-plate, Z the filler, 55 the hollow paper
and belt conductor, ✗ the paper strip, and Ỷ the paper carrier-belt or tape. As the
paper and belt are drawn along the curved side or edge, 67 of the upper slotted
portion of the conductor 56, it will curve up, and direct the belt and paper around
and over the filler as it issues from the bridge-plate. Following this operation, the
opposite curved side 68 of the conductor curves the other side of the paper and
tape around and over the filler. As the filler, paper and tape move forward
together, the right side of the paper, or that side curved around the filler by the
curved edge 68, will be directed by the said edge, between the overlapping edges
of the funnel or conical end of the conductor. The converging or funnel-shape of
the conductor also draws the opposite edges of the paper and tapo together, causing
the paper to overlap, and drawing the upper edge between the overlapping edges
of the funnel, so that the edge 69, of the funnel lies between the lapping edges of
the paper. This is clearly shown in figure 12, where it will be noticed, as before
mentioned, that the paper strip is wider than the carrier tape. As the parts in this
condition emerge from the funnel-shaped end of the conductor, a hook 70 secured
on the frame catches over the edge of the tape, and holds or draws it down out of
the way of the rotating pasting disc 71, Figure 20, the upper face of which is
supplied with paste and the operation of which will be hereinafter described.
The disc 71 revolves beneath the overlapping edge of the paper wrapper, and
applies paste to the underside of the same, as shown in Figure 20. A spring 72,
secured on the frame holds the edge of the paper down on the face of the pasting
disc. This arm may be provided with a pressing finger 73 (Figure 2b), or a
roller 74 (Figure 20.)
As the parts move along they are drawn through a conductor 75 having over-
lapping edges as shown in section in Figure 22, which holds the paper and tape
closely around the filler. The underside of the outer overlapping edge of the paper
having the paste thereon, is drawn over the face 76 of this conductor, so that the
paste is smeared and evenly distributed thereon. From this conductor the filler

page_text: in its enclosing paper, and tape pass into the cylindrical former 77, which presses
the pasted edge of the paper down on the other edge of the paper, thereby com-
pletely and perfectly sealing the wrapper. As the parts issue from this cylindrical
former, a hook 78 similar to that before mentioned and shown in Figure 13, still
holds down the edge of the tape These hooks have the effect of twisting or
deflecting the tape from its true line, in order to prevent the paste from getting
on the endless tape or belt. Just beyond this hook 78 is a smoother or presser 79,
of felt, leather, or other suitable material, which presses down the pasted edges of
the wrapper. This is shown in section in Figure 23. From this smoother or
presser the continuous cigarette and carrier belt pass through the tubular con-
ductor 80 which is of sufficient diameter to permit the said continuous cigarette
and its enveloping carrier-tape or belt to pass through it without further com-
pressing the cigarette. The belt here leaves the continuous cigarette passing
down through an opening in the table, around its driving pulley 81, the continuous
cigarette passing on through the tube 82, to the cutting apparatus hereinafter
described.
The paper carrier-tape or belt Y passes around its pulley 81 and over the pulleys
83 and 84 to the paper and belt conductor hereinbefore described. The pulley 83
which is also a friction pulley, is mounted upon a pivotted arm 85, and is pressed
upon the pulley 81 by a screw so as to maintain the requisite tension on the belt,
and prevent it from slipping on the said pulley 81. The pulley 81 is rotated by a
worm-wheel on its shaft which engages with a worm on the main shaft.
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A sufficient space is left between the tubes 80 and 82 (where the belt Y leaves
the continuous cigarette), to allow the said continuous cigarette to be pulled out
on the table in case of any obstruction in its passage, if necessary it may be cut
or severed at this point in case of an obstruction and afterwards be inserted in
the tube 82.
I will now describe the mechanism for applying the paste to the wrapper, it
should be understood however, that other apparatus for applying paste or cement
may be used without departing from the said Invention although the apparatus
shown is practical, possesses novel features and is especially adapted for use in this
machine The pasting disc 71 has an upright tubular hub 86, which fits down
over an upright shaft 87, carried by a sliding frame, the said sliding frame moves
in a way or guide in or on the table, and can be adjusted toward or from the
continuous cigarette as may be desired, being held in position by a set-screw 88
which works in a slot in the shifting frame as clearly shown in Figures 2 and 20.
The lower part of the disc 71 is grooved and constitutes a pulley 89 around which
the driving-cord or belt passes. This belt passes over two small pulleys 90
journalled on the table, and is actuated by a pulley 91 on the main shafting.
The pasting disc can thus be driven at any required speed; a paste receptacle 92,
of which the pasting disc constitutes the bottom, is placed over the upright
revolving hub of the disc, and is supported by a bracket-arm 93, secured on the
sliding frame. The paste receptacle 92 is of the formation shown in cross section,
Figure 21; that is to say, it is bent in so as to form a V-shaped recess in its side
leaving a pasting surface 94 of the wheel exposed, from which the paper receives
its paste as before mentioned.
The vertical hub of the pasting disc carries a pinion 95 gearing with a wheel 96
on a vertical shaft 97, which has its bearings in the top of the paste receptacle
and in a bracket mounted thereon. This shaft extends to the face of the pasting
disc and carries at or near its lower end a number of wings or flat blades 98, 5
which project radially or obliquely from the shaft, and are inclined upwardly,
transversely in the direction of rotation of the shaft as shown by the arrow.
This tends to throw or force the paste against the face of the disc keep it
thoroughly stirred and in a smooth condition, and causes it to flow uniformly on
to the pasting surface 94 of the said disc.
Between the bottom of the inwardly inclined wall 99, and the pasting disc
there is just space enough to allow a sufficient quantity of paste to pass. A some-

page_text: what larger space is left between the bottom of the other inwardly inclined wall
100 and the pasting-disc, so that if any more paste passes than is required to
cement the edges of the wrapper, it will re-enter the paste receptacle.
The wall, or inwardly inclined side 99 of the pasting chamber is in contact with
the revolving hub of the disc, the edge of this wall scrapes the hub constantly as it
revolves in close proximity thereto. The other inwardly inclined wall 100 is not
in contact with the hub, but a small space is left between it and the said hub, so
that any paste that might possibly be carried by the hub past the first edge 99,
could re-enter the paste receptacle The direction of rotation of the disc prevents
the paste from flowing out of the opening intervening between the edge of the
wall 100 and the revolving hub. From. the above description the operation of
the apparatus will be understood. Paste of suitable consistency being placed in
the receptacle an uniform and proper supply will be automatically delivered to the
pasting surface 94 and be applied to the wrapper of the cigarette. The paste
receptacle should be provided with a suitable shield or guard for protecting the
paste therein.
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Before describing the cutting mechanism reference should be made to the
machine as shown in Figure 24 where it will be seen that two cigarette machines
are mounted on the same frame and are actuated by a common line of
shafting beneath the table, as described. As shown in this Figure the machines.
may be of different sizes, one making a larger cigarette than the other The
relative speed of such machines, and the requisite speeds of the different.parts of
each machine, which have been fully described may be obtained by suitable sized
pulleys and gear-wheels as will be well understood by those familiar with
mechanice. The picker-cylinders, which are shown as actuated from overhead
shafting, may be mounted upon a common shaft and be rotated by a single belt.
The separate arrangement shown in figure 24 is, however, a preferable construction.
The mechanism for cutting the continuous cigarettes from both machines into
measured lengths is shown in Figures 25 to 32 A gear-wheel, 101 on the end of
the main shaft of the machine gears with and actuates two pinions 102, which gear
with toothed wheels 103 on suitable shafts fixed in a frame as shown. The said
pinions 102 are mounted on movable slotted arms 104, held in position by means
of set-screws passing through their slots into suitable supports, so that the said
arms can be adjusted in order to throw either pinion into or out of action, as may
be desired. The toothed wheels 103 provided with suitable hubs or sleeves, are.
detacbably secured to the cam-grooved wheels 105, and loosely mounted upon the
fixed shafts on which the said cam-grooved wheels turn.
The cam grooves 106 of the wheels 105 receive rollers 107 which are upon the
vertically reciprocating pitmen or rods 108. The lower forked ends of the pitmen
108 straddle the shafts of the cam-grooved wheels, and the arms are thrown up or
down by notches 109 in the grooves 106 [the said notches constituting the cam
portions of the grooves on the reciprocating arms. A stud or projection 110
opposite each notch serves to force the roller into the notch as the wheel revolves,
and brings the notch up to the roller upon the pitman. The upper ends of the
reciprocating pitmen 108 are pivoted to and operate the rocking bearings 111, in
which the rotary cutting discs 112 are journalled.
Notched castings 113 are supported by the frame of the cutting mechanism, or
constitute the upper portions of the standards 114 of the frame.
The rocking bearings 111 are pivoted on the sides of the lower portions of the
castings 113 and the shafts of the cutting discs are journalled on the forked arms
of the bearings 111, above mentioned. The shaft of each cutting disc is provided
with a small drum or pulley 115, on which a belt 116 from overhead shafting runs
to rotate the cutting disc, at any desired speed. Across the base of the forked
aims of each rocking bearing is placed an adjustable scraper 117 composed of two
adjustable plates for keeping the cutting disc clear and ensuring its making a
clean cut.
_ Guide-blocks 118 through which the continuous cigarette issuing from. the

page_text: conductor 82, herein before described passes, are mounted on the castings 113 the
said blocks being slotted and adjustably secured in position relatively to the
cutters and the notches in the casting, by means of set-screws passing through
their slots.
The rotary cutters are vibrated by the motion of their supporting rocking
bearings, and entering the notches in the castings 113, sever the continuous
cigarette passing the guide-blocks 118, into appropriate lengths, each block having
a horizontal bore for the passage of the continuous cigarette.
Having thus fully described the said Invention as communicated to me by my
foreign Correspondent and the manner of performing the same I wish it understood
that I claim.
First. The combination in a cigarette machine, of mechanism for feeding the
tobacco, with the picker cylinder arranged transversely to the feed and adapted to
completely separate and disentangle the tobacco so as to prepare it to form the
filler suitable for a cigarette, the receiving chamber with inclined sides for catching
the tobacco thrown from the picker cylinder, and a trough located at the bottom of
the said receiving chamber and traversed by the endless tobacco or filler carryinġ
belt, substantially as described.
Second. The combination of the endless feed-belt, the rollers over which it passes,
and the metal. guard-plates which overlap the edges of the belt and are curved
down over the lower feed-roller, substantially as set forth.
Third. The combination of the fred-belt, its rollers, the overlapping side pieces
of the frame, the curved metal plates also overlapping the edges of the belt, and
the upper feed-roller substantially as set forth.
Fourth. The combination of tobacco feeding mechanism for separating and
disentangling the tobacc», and a receiving chamber with sloping sides, substantially
as set forth.
Fifth. The combination of the tobacco feeding mechanism, the picker-cylinder or
disentangling and separating mechanism, the receiving chamber with converging
or sloping sides, and an endless filler forming belt moving along the contracted
bottom of the receiving chamber, substantially as set forth.
Sixth. The combination of the tobacco feeding mechanism, the picker-cylinder,
the receiving chamber with sloping or converging sides, the trough at the bottom
of the said chamber, and an endless filler carrying-belt which moves through the
trough, substantially as set forth.
Seventh. In a cigarette machine, the packing chamber having in cross section a
concave, semi-circular or crescent-shaped bottom in which the endless tobacco-
carrying belt runs, and the raised sides, substantially as set forth
Eighth. The combination of the endless filler-carrying belt, and the packing
chamber in the bottom of which the belt travels, and which tapers or contracts
from the end where the belt enters to its opposite end, so as to gradually compress
the belt and the tobacco carried thereby, substantially as set forth.
Ninth. The combination of the endless filler-carrying belt, tobacco feeding
mechanism, the picker-cylinder, the receiving chamber into which the tobacco is
thrown by the picker-cylinder, the sloping sides of the said chamber which direct
the disentangled and separated falling. tobacco on to the moving filler-carrying
belt, the open packing receptacle in which the tobacco may be manipulated and
packed by an attendant, and in which it is compressed and reduced in bulk as
the belt is drawn around it, one or more rollers or pulleys which press the tobacco
into the curved belt, and tubular conductors of reducing diameter which fold the
belt completely around the filler and compress and form it therein, substantially
as set forth.
Tenth. The combination of the filler forming mechanism, the bridge-plate on to
which the filler passes when the carrying belt leaves it, and the paper and tape
conductor which guides the paper and the endless carrier tape, substantially as set
forth.
Eleventh. The combination of the final filler forming-tube, the bracket straddling
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page_text: the end of the said tube, the fingers which spread the filler carrying-belt, and the
roller over which the belt passes beneath the table substantially as set forth.
Twelfth. The combination of the filler-forming mechanism, the bridge-plate
which supports the continuous filler as the filler-belt leaves it, the hollow paper
and belt conductor (into the curved face of which the bridge plate projects) the
curved edge of the upper slotted face of the paper and belt conductor, and its
tapering or funnel-shaped end with the overlapping edges, substantially as and for
the purpose set forth.
Thirteenth. The combined paper and tape or belt conductor in which the carrier
tape and paper travel having the hollow vertical portion projecting beneath the
table, and the horizontal portion with the funnel-shaped end which directs the
paper and belt around the completed filler, and overlaps the edges of the paper;
the conductor being formed, substantially as shown in Figure 15 of the drawings.
Fourteenth. The combination of filler-forming mechanism which simultaneously
draws the paper and carrier belt around the filler and overlaps the edges of the
paper, mechanism for pasting the edge of the paper, and mechanism for cutting off
the cigarettes into regulated lengths from the continuous cigarette, substantially
as set forth.
Fifteenth. The combination of filler-forming mechanism, mechanism for directing
the paper and carrier tape around the filler and overlapping the edges of the paper,
a hook or catch which holds the tape down out of the way, pasting mechanism
for applying paste to the paper, and mechanism for cutting off the cigarettes in
regulated lengths from the continuous cigarette, substantially as set forth.
Sixteenth-The combination of the filler-forming mechanism, the conductor for
directing the paper and belt or tape around the filler and overlapping the edges of
the paper, a pasting disc which applies paste to the edge of the paper, a tubular
guide with overlapping edges which evenly distributes the paste on the paper, and
a tubular guide which presses the edges of the paper together, substantiaily as set
forth
Seventeenth-The combination of filler-forming mechanism, mechanism which
simultaneously envelopes the tiller in the paper wrapper and directs the carrier
tape around it, pasting mechanism, a tubular guide which presses the edges of the
paper together, a smoother for acting on the pasted edge of the paper, and
mechanism for cutting off the cigarettes into regulated lengths from the continuous
cigarette substantially as set forth.
Eighteenth-The combination of filler-forming mechanism, a conductor for
directing the paper wrapper and carrier-tape around the filler a hook or catch
which holds the tape down out of the way, a pasting disc, a tubular guide which
presses the edges of the paper together, another hook or catch for holding down the
tape, a smoother, the final-forming tube, and mechanism for cutting off cigarettes
into regulated lengths from the continuous cigarette, substantially as set forth.
Nineteenth-The combination of the filler-forming mechanism, the drum or
pulley for the continuous wrapper, the tension therefor, the endless tape, the paper
and tape or belt conductor and pasting mechanism, substantially as set forth.
Twentieth-The combination of filler-forming mechanism the continuous paper
wrapper, the carrier tape of less width than the wrapper; mechanism for directing
the wrapper and belt around the filler, mechanism for pasting the wrapper, uniting
its edges, and forming the continuous cigarette, and mechanism for cutting the
continuous cigarette into regulated lengths, substantially as set forth.
Twenty-first:-The combination of the filler forming mechanism, mechanism for
directing the paper wrapper and tape around the filler, pasting mechanism, a guide
which presses the pasted edges of the wrapper together, the guide blocks through
which the finished cigarette is delivered, and a cutter which severs the continuous
cigarette into regulated lengths between the blocks, substantially as set forth.
Twenty second:-The combination of the rotating pasting disc its upright hub,
the pinion thereon, the paste receptacle, the shaft extending down into the paste

page_text: receptacle, the radial wings or blades thereon; and the pinion on the shaft
substantially as set forth.
Twenty-third The combination of the pasting-disc, its upright hub, the paste
receptacle, the rotating shaft extending into the paste receptacle, and the inclined
radial wings or 'blades thereon.
Twenty-fourth-The combination of the pasting disc, its upright hub, the paste
receptacle, and the inwardly inclined walls of the receptacle, one of which is in
contact with the rotating hub of the disc there being a small space between the.
hub and the edge of the other wall, substantially as set forth.
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Twenty-fifth-The combination of the endless carrier belt or tape Y, the tube 80, 1
the tube 82 and mechanism for cutting the continuous cigarette into regulated
lengths, the tube 82 being placed at such a distance from the tube 80 as to allow
the continuous cigarette to be manipulated. or a portion pulled out in case of any.
obstruction or stoppage of it when advancing to the cutting apparatus.
Twenty sixth: The combination in a cigarette machine of the cigarette con- 1
ductor, the rocking bearing carrying a rotary cutter, the pitman having a pivotal
connection with the said rocking bearing, and mechanism for actuating the said
pitman substantially as described.
Twentyseventh :-The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes, of the
cigarette conductor, the rotary and vibratory cutter supported upon a rocking 2
bearing, and the scraper secured upon the said rocking bearing, substantially as
described.
Twentyeighth-The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes, of the
rotary and vibratory cutter, with the scraper composed of two plates adapted to
operate at all times on the sides of the cutter, substantially as and for the purpose 2
described.
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Twenty ninth-The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes, of the
rotary and vibratory cutter with an adjustable block formed with a horizontal
bore serving as a conductor for a continuous cigarette substantially as described.
Thirtieth-The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes of the bracket 113 3
formed with a notch for receiving the rotary cutter when the latter is vibrated to
sever a cigarette, with a rotary and vibratory cutter, and an adjustable block
having a bore for the passage of the cigarette the said block being secured upon
the said bracket with the delivery end of the bore in position to deliver the
cigarette over the said recess in the bracket substantially as described.
Thirty first:-The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes of the cigarette
conductor with the rocking bearing carrying the cutter and mounted upon a shaft
adjustably secured in its bearings, whereby the same can be adjusted laterally with
reference to the wear of the cutter substantially as described.
Thirty second-The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes of the rotary
and vibratory cutter supported upon a rocking bearing with the wheel 105 having
in one of its sides a cam groove, and the pitman pivotally connected to the rocking
bearing and carrying a roller arranged in the said cam groove substantially as
described.
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Thirty-third :—The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes of the rotary 4
and vibratory cutter supported upon a rocking bearing with the wheel 105 having
a groove 106 and a notch or recess 109 in the said groove the cam projection
detachably secured to the wheel at a point in the channel opposite the said notch
or recess and the pitman or rod provided with a roller projecting into the groove of
the said wheel substantially as described
Thirty-fourth-The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes, of the
cigarette conductor and the rotary and vibratory cutter for cutting a continuous
cigarette into regulated lengths, with the toothed wheel detachably secured to the
wheel 105 and arranged to revolve upon the shaft upon which the said wheel is
mounted, whereby the said toothed wheel can be detached and replaced by a
toothed wheel having a different number of teeth in order to vary the vibrations of
the cutter and hence vary the length of the cigarettes substantially as described

page_text: Thirty fifth-The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes, of the rotary
and vibratory cutter, the wheel 105 adapted to actuate the devices for vibrating
the said cutter, the toothed wheel secured to the said wheel 105 and a toothed
wheel arranged to engage both with the toothed wheel upon the wheel 105 and
with a toothed wheel upon the driving shaft all constructed and arranged to
operate substantially as described;
Thirty sixth: The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes of the rotary
and vibratory cutter with the wheel 105 adapted to actuate the devices for
vibrating the cutter, the toothed wheel secured to the said wheel 105, the toothed
wheel upon the driving shaft, and the intermediate toothed wheel supported by an
arm capable of being adjusted so as to throw the toothed wheel out of gear with
the toothed wheel upon the wheel 105, all. arranged, to operate substantially as
described
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Thirty seventh-The combination in a machine for cutting cigarettes, of the
rotary and vibratory cutter the conductor for guiding and delivering a continuous
cigarette to the cutter, the rocking bearing supporting the cutter and provided
with a scraper for keeping the cutter clean, the pitman or rod having a roller, the
wheel 105 having a cam groove to receive the said roller and the toothed wheels
for actuating the said wheel 105, all the parts being relatively arranged to operate,
substantially as and for the purpose described.
In witness whereof I the said William Robert Lake have hereunto set my
hand and seal this Fifth day of January in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and eighty three.
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