Operating Machine For Processing Smoking Articles With A Pneumatic Component Made Using Additive Manufacturing
Patent No. EP4328027 (titled "Operating Machine For Processing Smoking Articles With A Pneumatic Component Made Using Additive Manufacturing") was filed by GD on Dec 2, 2021. The application was issued on Jul 16, 2025.
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Operating machine for processing smoking articles, such as a wrapping machine for producing cigarette packets, comprising pneumatic components with holes for generating suction or compressed air. The pneumatic components have internal channels that distribute the air to the holes, with the channels having a curved progression to improve fluid dynamics and reduce energy losses compared to traditional straight channels.
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EP4328027
- Application Number
- EP24151100A
- Filing Date
- Dec 2, 2021
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Jun 13, 2025
- Publication Date
- Jul 16, 2025
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