Mouthstick launching unit servicing trolley

By designing a mobile vehicle for the maintenance of the mouth rod launching unit, and adopting a combination structure of positioning platform and fixing block, the problem of difficult disassembly and maintenance of the mouth rod launching unit was solved. This enabled single-person operation and safe storage, reduced the damage rate of precision components, and improved operational efficiency.

CN224491154UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14CHINA TOBACCO ANHUI IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA TOBACCO ANHUI IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional mouth-stick firing units are difficult to disassemble and repair, take up a lot of space, are prone to damage to precision components during storage, require two people to work together, and lack dedicated support.

Method used

A mobile vehicle for repairing mouthpiece launchers was designed. It adopts a combination structure of positioning platform and fixing block. Stable support and locking positioning are achieved through the cooperation of positioning groove and threaded hole. It is equipped with storage space for tool and cable storage and supports single-person operation.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid positioning, vertical maintenance, and safe storage of the mouthpiece launching unit, reducing the damage rate of precision components, reducing labor costs, and improving operational efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mouth stick launch unit maintenance removal car, mouth stick launch unit bottom is equipped with the installation column of threaded hole, mouth stick launch unit maintenance removal car includes movable frame, be equipped with the positioning mesa on movable frame, open the positioning sliding slot of strip on the positioning mesa, support through the positioning mesa to mouth stick launch unit, and the positioning sliding slot of positioning mesa and the installation column sliding fit of mouth stick launch unit bottom, and movable frame is equipped with the storage space in the part below positioning mesa, still be equipped with fixed block below positioning mesa, open the perforation on fixed block, and through screw from below to up in turn pass the perforation of fixed block, the positioning sliding slot of positioning mesa, the threaded hole of mouth stick launch unit and then screw down the nut, realize the locking positioning of mouth stick launch unit on positioning mesa. Compared with prior art, the utility model has the following advantages: realized the quick positioning support of mouth stick launch unit, vertical maintenance, can single -person operation and can safe storage.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco machinery repair equipment, specifically to a mobile vehicle for repairing mouthpiece firing units. Background Technology

[0002] During cigarette production, the filter rod firing unit requires regular maintenance. Traditional maintenance methods have the following drawbacks:

[0003] 1. Difficult to disassemble: The threaded hole at the bottom of the mouth rod launching unit fits tightly with the unit structure. In addition, the mouth rod launching unit weighs about 50 kilograms, which is quite heavy. It requires two people to lift it out. Also, because the surface of the mouth rod launching unit is irregular, a protective pad needs to be laid on the placement surface to prevent bumps and knocks before handling.

[0004] 2. Limited maintenance space: After disassembly, the mouthpiece firing unit is usually placed horizontally on the ground, which occupies a lot of space and makes maintenance operations inconvenient;

[0005] 3. High storage risk: The mouthpiece firing unit lacks a dedicated support when stored, and its precision components are easily damaged due to tipping or sliding. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a mobile vehicle for repairing mouthpiece launcher units, so as to achieve rapid positioning and support, vertical repair, single-person operation and safe storage.

[0007] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0008] The mobile vehicle for repairing the mouthpiece launcher unit includes a movable frame with a positioning platform on the frame. The positioning platform has at least one vertically extending positioning groove, which is a strip-shaped groove extending from one end of the positioning platform. The positioning platform supports the mouthpiece launcher unit. The positioning groove on the positioning platform slides in conjunction with the mounting post at the bottom of the mouthpiece launcher unit. The movable frame has a storage space located below the positioning platform. A fixing block with a through hole is also located below the positioning platform. A screw is passed through the through hole in the fixing block, the positioning groove on the positioning platform, and the threaded hole in the mouthpiece launcher unit from bottom to top, and then a nut is tightened to lock and position the mouthpiece launcher unit on the positioning platform.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned mobile vehicle for repairing the mouthpiece launching unit, the mobile frame is equipped with four wheels with brakes at the bottom, and a push-pull handle is provided at the rear end of the mobile frame.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned mouthpiece launching unit maintenance mobile vehicle, the positioning groove is a strip-shaped groove opened from the front end of the positioning platform to the rear.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned mobile vehicle for repairing the mouthpiece launching unit, the front end of the positioning platform is provided with a bent section that extends downward at an incline.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned mobile vehicle for repairing the mouthpiece launching unit, the positioning platform is provided with two positioning grooves, one on the left and one on the right, respectively located near the left and right ends of the positioning platform.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned mobile vehicle for repairing the mouthpiece launching unit, the perforation on the fixing block is a threaded perforation.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned mobile vehicle for repairing the mouthpiece launching unit, the bottom surface of the fixing block is covered with an anti-slip pad.

[0015] This invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0016] This utility model provides a mobile vehicle for repairing mouthpiece launchers. By setting a positioning platform on the vehicle and creating positioning grooves on the platform, along with fixing blocks and screws below the platform, the mouthpiece launcher can be securely installed on the vehicle. The stable support formed by the three-point fixing method ensures that the mouthpiece launcher will not tip over or slide sideways even during movement, greatly reducing the damage rate of the precision components of the mouthpiece launcher. The storage space can be used to store repair tools and cables, facilitating repair work and reducing cable tangling. It integrates mobile repair and temporary storage, and a single person can complete the loading, unloading, repair, and transportation of mouthpiece launchers weighing about 50 catties, reducing labor costs and making it highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing block of this utility model.

[0021] The following numbers are labeled in the diagram: 1. Movable frame; 2. Casters; 3. Push-pull handle; 4. Positioning platform; 5. Positioning groove; 6. Bending section; 7. Storage space; 8. Fixing block; 9. Perforation. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. These embodiments are implemented based on the technical solution of this utility model and provide detailed implementation methods and specific operation processes. However, the protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0023] See Figures 1 to 4 This embodiment discloses a mobile vehicle for repairing a mouth rod launching unit. The mouth rod launching unit has three threaded holes at its bottom, one of which is located on a mounting post that protrudes downward from the bottom of the mouth rod launching unit. The mobile vehicle for repairing the mouth rod launching unit includes a mobile frame 1. The bottom of the mobile frame 1 is provided with four mobile wheels 2 equipped with brakes. The rear end of the mobile frame 1 is provided with a push-pull handle 3 to facilitate pushing the mobile vehicle.

[0024] The movable frame 1 is equipped with a positioning platform 4, on which at least one vertically extending positioning groove 5 is formed. The positioning groove 5 is a strip-shaped groove extending from one end of the positioning platform 4, specifically from the front end to the rear end. The positioning platform 4 supports the mouthpiece launching unit. The front end of the positioning platform 4 has a downwardly extending curved section 6 to prevent impact to the mouthpiece launching unit. The positioning groove 5 of the positioning platform 4 slides in conjunction with the mounting post at the bottom of the mouthpiece launching unit. The movable frame 1 has a storage space 7 located below the positioning platform 4 for storing maintenance tools. A fixing block 8 is also provided below the positioning platform 4. The fixing block 8 has a through hole 9, which is a threaded through hole. A silicone anti-slip pad is attached to the bottom surface of the fixing block 8. By passing screws through the through hole 9 of the fixing block 8, the positioning groove 5 of the positioning platform 4, and the threaded hole of the mouth rod launching unit in sequence from bottom to top, and then tightening the nut, the mouth rod launching unit is locked and positioned on the positioning platform 4.

[0025] In this embodiment, two positioning grooves 5 are provided on the positioning platform 4, one on the left and one on the right, respectively, located near the left and right ends of the positioning platform 4. The two positioning grooves 5 on the positioning platform 4 allow for simultaneous positioning and support of the two mouthpiece launching units.

[0026] The movable frame 1 can be made of welded steel pipes, the positioning platform 4 can be made of iron plate, and the bent section 6 at the front end of the positioning platform 4 can be made of bent iron plate. The fixing block 8 can be made of iron block.

[0027] During use, the operator holds the push-pull handle 3 and pushes the trolley next to the mouthpiece launching unit to be repaired, ensuring that one of the positioning grooves 5 on the positioning platform 4 is aligned with the axis of the three threaded holes at the bottom of the mouthpiece launching unit. Then, the operator presses the brake on the moving wheel 2 to lock the trolley. Since the mouthpiece launching unit has no handle, the operator must hold both sides of the mouthpiece launching unit during operation, slide the bottom of the mouthpiece launching unit onto the positioning platform 4, and ensure that the mounting post at the bottom of the mouthpiece launching unit is in the positioning groove 5. Slowly move the mouthpiece launching unit backward along the direction of the positioning groove 5 until the mouthpiece launching unit is completely detached from the unit's support structure. At this time, the cables at the bottom of the mouthpiece launching unit are still connected to the unit and must be disconnected one by one. During the disconnection process, the cables will naturally fall into the storage space 7 on the lower layer of the trolley to avoid tangling.

[0028] Pull the mouthpiece launching unit fully backward along the positioning groove 5, exposing its maintenance surface to the working area of ​​the positioning platform 4. The operator then retrieves three fixing blocks 8 from the storage space 7 and places them below the positioning platform 4, corresponding to the three threaded holes of the mouthpiece launching unit. Next, take three M8 long screws and pass them sequentially from bottom to top through the through holes 9 of the fixing blocks 8, the positioning groove 5 of the positioning platform 4, and the threaded holes of the mouthpiece launching unit, then tighten the nuts to create a three-point rigid connection between the mouthpiece launching unit and the positioning platform 4. During this process, the operator can check the alignment accuracy by observing whether the screw penetration depth is consistent.

[0029] After the mouthpiece launching unit is secured on the positioning platform 4, maintenance work can begin. Maintenance tools can be retrieved as needed from the lower storage space 7, and disassembled precision parts can be temporarily placed there. Maintenance is performed vertically, which requires less space and is more convenient than the traditional horizontal placement method. After maintenance, the operator loosens the three long screws in the reverse direction, reconnects all cable interfaces, and pushes the mouthpiece launching unit back to its original position. If temporary storage of the mouthpiece launching unit is required, the screws can be kept tightened, and the mobile cart can be pushed directly to the storage area. Throughout the process, a single person can complete the loading, unloading, maintenance, and transportation of a mouthpiece launching unit weighing approximately 50 catties. Due to the stable support formed by the three-point fixation, the mouthpiece launching unit will not tip over or slide during movement.

[0030] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A mobile vehicle for repairing mouthpiece launching units, wherein the bottom of the mouthpiece launching unit is provided with a downward-protruding mounting post with a threaded hole, characterized in that: The mobile vehicle for repairing the mouthpiece launching unit includes a mobile frame with a positioning platform. At least one vertically extending positioning groove is formed on the positioning platform, which is a strip-shaped groove extending from one end of the platform. The positioning platform supports the mouthpiece launching unit. The positioning groove on the platform slides into contact with the mounting post at the bottom of the mouthpiece launching unit. The mobile frame has a storage space located below the positioning platform. A fixing block with through holes is also provided below the platform. A screw is passed through the through holes in the fixing block, the positioning groove on the platform, and the threaded hole in the mouthpiece launching unit from bottom to top, and then a nut is tightened to lock and position the mouthpiece launching unit on the platform.

2. The mobile maintenance vehicle for the mouthpiece launching unit as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile frame is equipped with four wheels with brakes at the bottom and a push-pull handle at the rear end.

3. The mobile maintenance vehicle for the mouthpiece launching unit as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning groove is a strip-shaped groove that extends from the front end of the positioning platform to the rear.

4. The mobile maintenance vehicle for the mouthpiece launching unit as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the positioning platform has a bent section that extends downward at an angle.

5. The mobile maintenance vehicle for the mouthpiece launching unit as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning platform has two positioning grooves, one on the left and one on the right, which are respectively located near the left and right ends of the positioning platform.

6. The mobile maintenance vehicle for the mouthpiece launching unit as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The perforation on the fixing block is a threaded perforation.

7. The mobile maintenance vehicle for the mouthpiece launching unit as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the fixing block is covered with an anti-slip pad.