HOPPER FOR ROD-SHAPED PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING ROD-SHAPED PRODUCTS Russian patent published in 2021 - IPC A24C5/32 

FIELD: rod-shaped products.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to a hopper for a rod-shaped product defining a longitudinal axis, wherein the hopper comprises a chamber for holding the rod-shaped products; distributor for aligning rod-shaped products with parallel longitudinal axes. In this case, the distribution device contains a plurality of walls forming adjacent channels, wherein at least one of the said walls comprises a stationary part and a movable part connected to the stationary part, and a vibration device made with the possibility of swinging the movable part relative to the stationary part.

EFFECT: preservation of the orientation of rod products, considering their displacement and the elimination of interruptions in production due to these displacements.

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