Modular multi-segment tray, carrying element and modular tray insert

Abstract

The object of the application is a modular multi-segment tray ( 101 ) for use in the tobacco industry for conveying rod-shaped articles, characterized in that it comprises a carrying element ( 102 ), a multi-segment insert ( 103 ) and fastening means ( 112, 113, 114 ) adapted to join the carrying element ( 102 ) and the multi-segment insert ( 103 ), as well as a multi-segment insert and a carrying element for such tray.

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         16 . A modular multi-segment tray ( 101 ) for use in the tobacco industry for conveying rod-shaped articles, characterized in that it comprises a carrying element ( 102 ), a single multi-segment insert ( 103 ) and fastening means ( 112 ,  113 ,  114 ) adapted to join the carrying element ( 102 ) and the single multi-segment insert ( 103 ). 
     
     
         17 . The modular tray according to  claim 16 , characterized in that the fastening means are elements of a bolted, form-locked, glued or hinged joint. 
     
     
         18 . The modular tray according to  claim 17 , characterized in that the fastening elements ( 823 ,  824 ) allow the adjustment of the inclination angle (α) of a single multi-segment insert ( 803 ). 
     
     
         19 . The modular tray according to  claim 16 , characterized in that it is provided with protective covers ( 1360 ,  1370 ) and additional fastening elements ( 1361 ,  1371 ) for receiving the protective covers ( 1360 ,  1370 ). 
     
     
         20 . A carrying element ( 102 ) of a modular multi-segment tray for use in the tobacco industry for conveying rod-shaped articles, characterized in that it comprises at least one carrying wall provided with fastening means ( 113 ) adapted to fastening in the carrying element ( 102 ) of the single multi-segment insert ( 103 ). 
     
     
         21 . The carrying element according to  claim 20 , characterized in that the carrying element ( 102 ) has the form of a one chamber tray provided with fastening means ( 113 ). 
     
     
         22 . The carrying element according to  claim 20 , characterized in that the carrying element has the form of a single bottom wall ( 602 ) provided with fastening means ( 620 ). 
     
     
         23 . The carrying element according to  claim 20 , characterized in that the carrying element comprises side walls ( 506 ,  507 ) and a rear wall ( 505 ) provided with fastening means, whereas the fastening means are disposed either on the side walls ( 506 ,  507 ) or on the rear wall ( 505 ), or both on the side walls ( 506 ,  507 ) and the rear wall ( 505 ). 
     
     
         24 . The carrying element according to  claim 20 , characterized in that the carrying element comprises a bottom wall ( 404 ) and side walls ( 406 ,  407 ) provided with fastening means, whereas the fastening means are disposed either on the bottom wall ( 404 ) or on the side walls ( 406 ,  407 ), or both on the bottom wall ( 404 ) and the side walls ( 406 ,  407 ). 
     
     
         25 . A single multi-segment insert of a modular tray for use in the tobacco industry for conveying rod shaped articles, characterized in that it comprises a set of interconnected partitions ( 111 ) defining individual segments of the tray, where in addition the insert is provided with fastening means ( 114 ). 
     
     
         26 . The multi-segment insert of a modular tray according to  claim 25 , characterized in that a set of interconnected partitions ( 311 ) defining individual segments of the tray is connected by means of a bottom wall ( 315 ). 
     
     
         27 . The multi-segment insert of a modular tray according to  claim 25 , characterized in that a set of interconnected partitions ( 211 ) defining individual segments of the tray is connected by means of a bottom wall ( 215 ) and a rear wall ( 208 ). 
     
     
         28 . The multi-segment insert of a modular tray according to  claim 25 , characterized in that a set of interconnected partitions ( 111 ) defining individual segments of the tray is connected by means of a rear wall ( 108 ). 
     
     
         29 . The multi-segment insert of a modular tray according  claim 25 , characterized in that a set of interconnected partitions ( 111 ,  211 ,  311 ) defining individual segments of the tray has a depth adapted to the length of conveyed rod-shaped articles, in particular has a depth smaller than the depth of a carrying element. 
     
     
         30 . The multi-segment insert of a modular tray according to  claim 25 , characterized in that the bottom of the insert ( 931 ,  1031 ) or the bottom of the carrying element ( 1030 ) is set at an angle (β) relative to the level.