Method for forming at least a component of a container for consumer goods

By conveying depositable sheets separately from laminar blanks and using transfer devices, the method improves the efficiency and accuracy of producing container components, overcoming thickness variation challenges and enhancing production speed.

WO2026125748A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-18PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA
Filing Date
2025-12-12
Publication Date
2026-06-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methods for manufacturing containers for consumer goods face challenges in efficiently and reliably producing components with laminar blanks and depositable sheets, particularly due to variations in thickness and alignment issues, which affect production speed and efficiency.

Method used

A method involving the use of a band of material with depositable sheets separate from laminar blanks, conveyed along distinct paths, and transferred onto laminar blanks using transfer devices, allowing for accurate placement and flexible positioning of sheets on the blanks, reducing downtime and improving production efficiency.

Benefits of technology

This approach enables more accurate and flexible application of depositable sheets on laminar blanks, enhancing production efficiency and reducing machine downtime, while addressing thickness variation issues.

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Abstract

There is provided a method of manufacturing at least a component of a container for consumer goods. The method comprises: conveying a first band of material along a first path, the first band of material comprising a plurality of depositable sheets being arranged in pairs of a first depositable sheet and a second depositable sheet; conveying a plurality of laminar blanks along a second path, wherein the first path and the second path terminate at a transfer section comprising at least one transfer device; transferring the plurality of depositable sheets from the first reel of material onto the at least transfer device; and transferring the plurality of depositable sheets from the at least one transfer device onto the plurality of laminar blanks, such that each pair of the depositable sheets is transferred onto a respective one of the laminar blanks.
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