A strip package collecting device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a strip package collecting device, which is arranged at the downstream end of a strip package conveying unit and includes: a collecting and sorting platform, which is arranged below the strip package conveying unit; a descending mechanism, which is arranged between the strip package conveying unit and the collecting and sorting platform and is used for transferring the strip packages conveyed by the strip package conveying unit onto the collecting and sorting platform; a horizontal pushing mechanism, which is arranged on one side of the collecting and sorting platform and is used for pushing the strip packages on the collecting and sorting platform along a first direction; a longitudinal pushing mechanism, which is arranged on the other side of the collecting and sorting platform and is used for pushing the strip packages on the collecting and sorting platform along a second direction; and a control unit, which is respectively connected to the horizontal pushing mechanism and the longitudinal pushing mechanism and is used for controlling the operation of the horizontal pushing mechanism and the longitudinal pushing mechanism. The present invention can facilitate manual picking of multiple strip packages, reduce the manual labor intensity, and improve the production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of packaging equipment, and particularly relates to a strip package collection device. Background Art

[0002] At present, during the normal operation of a cigarette strip packaging unit, the produced cigarette strips are conveyed through a cigarette strip conveying channel and then pushed onto the elevator conveying belt. The elevator lifts them upward to reach the elevated conveyor belt, and finally reach the cartoning machine for automatic cartoning. However, in actual production, when the cartoning machine, the elevated conveyor belt, or the elevator malfunctions or jams cigarettes, they will stop working. At this time, the cigarette strips cannot be continuously conveyed, and the packaging unit can only stop and cannot continue production. At this time, the produced cigarette strips are conveyed to a temporary cartoning platform, and manual picking or manual cartoning is required. However, the existing temporary cartoning platform generally has a height of 1400 mm and a length of 600 mm. Therefore, the temporary cartoning platform is relatively high and short, which is inconvenient for operators to organize the cigarette strips and results in a large labor intensity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems that it is inconvenient for manual organization of strip packages and the labor intensity is large after the packaging unit stops. The present invention provides a strip package collection device, which can facilitate manual picking of multiple strip packages, reduce the manual labor intensity, and improve the production efficiency.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a strip package collection device. The strip package collection device is arranged at the downstream end of a strip package conveying unit, and the strip package collection device includes:

[0005] A collection and sorting platform, arranged below the strip package conveying unit;

[0006] A descending mechanism, arranged between the strip package conveying unit and the collection and sorting platform, for transferring the strip packages conveyed by the strip package conveying unit to the collection and sorting platform;

[0007] A horizontal pushing mechanism, arranged on one side of the collection and sorting platform, for pushing the strip packages on the collection and sorting platform along a first direction;

[0008] A longitudinal pushing mechanism, arranged on the other side of the collection and sorting platform, for pushing the strip packages on the collection and sorting platform along a second direction;

[0009] A control unit, respectively connected to the horizontal pushing mechanism and the longitudinal pushing mechanism, for controlling the operation of the horizontal pushing mechanism and the longitudinal pushing mechanism.

[0010] With the above technical solution, when the packaging unit stops, the strip packets are transferred by the lowering mechanism from the strip packet conveying unit to the collection and sorting platform, and the transverse pushing mechanism and the longitudinal pushing mechanism are controlled by the control unit to push one or more strip packets to one side of the collection and sorting platform, so as to facilitate manual picking up of the strip packets for boxing operations and reduce the manual labor intensity. In addition, the collection and sorting platform is located below the strip packet conveying unit and is lower than the temporary sorting platform, which can also facilitate manual picking up of the strip packets.

[0011] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the lowering mechanism includes:

[0012] A frame body having a packet inlet, a packet outlet, and a strip packet channel communicating between the packet inlet and the packet outlet.

[0013] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the lowering mechanism further includes:

[0014] A clamping plate connected to the side wall of the frame body for contacting the strip packet during the descent of the strip packet;

[0015] An adjusting unit respectively connected to the clamping plate and the frame body for adjusting the distance between the clamping plate and the frame body.

[0016] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the adjusting unit includes:

[0017] A threaded rod, one end of which is connected to the frame body and the other end passes through the clamping plate and extends out;

[0018] An elastic member sleeved on the threaded rod and located between the clamping plate and the frame body;

[0019] A fastening member located outside the clamping plate, and the fastening member is threadedly connected to the end of the threaded rod extending out of the clamping plate.

[0020] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the clamping plate is in a "Z" shape.

[0021] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the frame body has an inclined portion and a vertical portion, and the inclined portion and the vertical portion form a first included angle.

[0022] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the clamping plate is arranged on the vertical portion.

[0023] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the packet outlet has a first edge away from the transverse pushing mechanism and a second edge close to the transverse pushing mechanism, and the first edge is 6-8 mm longer than the second edge.

[0024] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, on the second direction, both sides of the frame body have openings.

[0025] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the strip package collecting device further includes:

[0026] A temporary packing platform, which is docked with the strip package conveying unit and is used to receive the strip packages conveyed by the strip package conveying unit and convey the strip packages to the packaging unit;

[0027] A third driving unit, which is connected to the temporary packing platform and the control unit;

[0028] Wherein, the control unit is used to control the third driving unit to lift the temporary packing platform after receiving the shutdown signal of the packaging unit.

[0029] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, at the bag inlet of the frame body, the frame body is connected below the temporary packing platform.

[0030] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, a buffer is provided at a position on the collection and arrangement platform opposite to the bag outlet.

[0031] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal pushing mechanism includes:

[0032] A first driving unit, which is connected to the control unit;

[0033] A first bag pushing unit, which is connected to the driving end of the first driving unit.

[0034] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal pushing mechanism further includes a first detection unit, which is connected to the control unit and is used to detect whether there is a strip package at the bag outlet.

[0035] When the first detection unit detects that there is a strip package at the bag outlet, it outputs a first strip package signal to the control unit.

[0036] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the vertical pushing mechanism includes:

[0037] A second driving unit, which is connected to the control unit;

[0038] A second bag pushing unit, which is connected to the driving end of the second driving unit.

[0039] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the vertical pushing mechanism further includes a second detection unit, which is connected to the control unit and is used to detect whether there is a strip package at a specified position.

[0040] When the second detection unit detects that there is a strip package at the specified position, it outputs a second strip package signal to the control unit.

[0041] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the vertical pushing mechanism further includes a third detection unit, which is connected to the control unit and is used to output a in-place signal to the control unit when the driving end of the second driving unit returns to a predetermined position.

[0042] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the strip package collecting device further includes: stop bars disposed at both ends of the collecting and sorting platform along the first direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] Figure 1 Schematic perspective view showing the strip package collecting device provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0044] Figure 2 Schematic perspective view showing the strip package collecting device provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0045] Figure 3 Exploded view showing the descending mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 4 Schematic perspective view showing the first package pushing unit of the horizontal pushing mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0047] The following specific embodiments illustrate the embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of the present invention will be introduced in conjunction with the preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this invention are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of introducing the invention in conjunction with the embodiments is to cover other alternatives or modifications that may be extended based on the claims of the present invention. In order to provide a deep understanding of the present invention, many specific details will be included in the following description. The present invention can also be implemented without these details. In addition, in order to avoid confusing or obscuring the key points of the present invention, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0048] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0049] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the inventive product is usually placed during use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0050] The terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive distinction and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0051] In the description of this embodiment, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "set", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this embodiment can be understood according to specific situations.

[0052] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0053] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the present invention provides a strip package collection device, which is arranged at the downstream end of the strip package conveying unit 100. In this embodiment, the strip package collection device includes a collection and sorting platform 10, a descending mechanism 20, a horizontal pushing mechanism 30, a longitudinal pushing mechanism 40, and a control unit. Among them, the collection and sorting platform 10 is arranged below the strip package conveying unit 100 for storing strip packages. The descending mechanism 20 is arranged between the strip package conveying unit and the collection and sorting platform 10 for transferring the strip packages conveyed by the strip package conveying unit 100 to the collection and sorting platform 10. The horizontal pushing mechanism 30 is arranged on one side of the collection and sorting platform 10 for pushing the strip packages on the collection and sorting platform 10 along the first direction (such as Figure 1 the X direction shown in Figure 1 ). The longitudinal pushing mechanism 40 is arranged on the other side of the collection and sorting platform 10 for pushing the strip packages on the collection and sorting platform 10 along the second direction (such as

[0054] the Y direction shown in

[0055] ). The control unit is respectively connected to the horizontal pushing mechanism 30 and the longitudinal pushing mechanism 40 for controlling the operation of the horizontal pushing mechanism 30 and the longitudinal pushing mechanism 40.

[0054] With the above technical solution, when the packaging machine unit stops running, the descending mechanism 20 transfers the strip packages conveyed by the strip package conveying unit to the collection and sorting platform 10, and the control unit controls the horizontal pushing mechanism 30 and the longitudinal pushing mechanism 40 to push one or more strip packages to one side of the collection and sorting platform 10, so as to facilitate manual picking of the strip packages for boxing operations and reduce the manual labor intensity. In addition, the collection and sorting platform 10 is located below the strip package conveying unit and has a height lower than that of the temporary sorting platform, which can also facilitate manual picking of the strip packages.

[0055] Specifically, when the packaging unit is working normally, the strip package conveying unit 100 conveys the strip packages to the packaging unit. When the packaging unit stops, the strip packages conveyed by the strip package conveying unit 100 are slowly lowered to the collection and sorting platform 10 through the lowering mechanism 20. The horizontal pushing mechanism 30 pushes the strip packages in the first direction. When the number of the first strip packages in the first direction reaches a predetermined number, the longitudinal pushing mechanism 40 pushes the strip packages in the second direction. That is, the longitudinal pushing mechanism 40 can push multiple strip packages towards the operator for the operator to pick up the strip packages.

[0056] The control unit can be one of a PLC controller, an industrial control computer or a single-chip microcomputer.

[0057] To facilitate manual picking up of the strip packages, the height of the collection and sorting platform 10 from the ground is preferably set to 700 mm. It should be noted that the length of the collection and sorting platform 10 in the second direction can be set according to actual needs. When necessary, an extension plate can be provided on one side of the collection and sorting platform 10 to extend the length of the collection and sorting platform 10 for storing multiple groups of strip packages.

[0058] Further, as Figure 3 shown, the lowering mechanism 20 includes a frame body 21 having a package inlet 211, a package outlet 212 and a strip package channel 213 communicating between the package inlet 211 and the package outlet 212.

[0059] Specifically, the strip packages conveyed by the strip package conveying unit 100 sequentially pass through the package inlet 211, the strip package channel 213 and the package outlet 212 of the frame body 21 and fall on the collection and sorting platform 10.

[0060] Further, the lowering mechanism 20 further includes:

[0061] A clamping plate 22 connected to the side wall of the frame body 21 for contacting the strip package during the descent of the strip package;

[0062] An adjusting unit 23 respectively connected to the clamping plate 22 and the frame body 21 for adjusting the distance between the clamping plate 22 and the frame body 21.

[0063] Specifically, one side wall of the frame body 21 can be provided with an installation and adjustment opening. The clamping plate 22 is located at the installation and adjustment opening and is connected to the side wall of the frame body 21. Since the collection and sorting platform 10 is located below the strip package conveying unit 100, in order to make the strip packages slowly fall on the collection and sorting platform 10, the distance between the clamping plate 22 and the frame body 21 can be adjusted through the adjusting unit 23 to change the width of the strip package channel 213, so as to relatively clamp the strip packages during the descent of the strip packages and prevent the strip packages from being skewed or damaged due to too fast a speed when falling.

[0064] Further, the adjusting unit 23 includes:

[0065] A threaded rod 231, one end of which is connected to the frame body 21, and the other end passes through the clamping plate 22 and extends out;

[0066] An elastic member 232, sleeved on the threaded rod 231 and located between the clamping plate 22 and the frame body 21;

[0067] A fastener 233, located outside the clamping plate 22, and the fastener 233 is threadedly connected to the end of the threaded rod 231 passing through the clamping plate 22.

[0068] Specifically, one end of the threaded rod 231 can be fixed to a side wall of the frame body 21 by means of welding or fasteners, etc., and the other end passes through one end of the clamping plate 22 and extends out. The elastic member 232 is sleeved on the threaded rod 231. It is worth noting that multiple nuts can be installed on the side of the threaded rod 231 connected to the frame body 21 to adjust the distance between the clamping plate 22 and the side wall of the frame body 21. The fastener 233 is used to fix the clamping plate 22 to the threaded rod 231. Preferably, the fastener 233 is a nut. In this embodiment, the elastic force of the elastic member 232 is adjusted by adjusting the depth of the fastener 233 screwed into the threaded rod 231, so as to adjust the distance of the channel between the opposite sides of the clamping plate 22 and the frame body 21, and further the parallelism of the strip package level and the falling speed of the strip package can be adjusted to ensure the horizontality and verticality of the strip package.

[0069] Furthermore, as Figure 2 shown, the clamping plate 22 is preferably in a "Z" shape, so that for the strip package channel 213, there is a large adjustment space and fine adjustment can be performed.

[0070] Specifically, the clamping plate 22 has connecting ears 221 and is fixed to the frame body 21 through a fixing unit. The fixing unit includes a fixing seat 222 and a rotating shaft 223. The fixing seat 222 is respectively placed at both ends of the clamping plate 22 along the second direction. The fixing seat 222 includes a connecting hole. Two ends of the rotating shaft 223 are respectively inserted through the connecting ears 221 and rotatably fixed in the connecting hole of the fixing seat 222. In addition, the fixing seat 222 fixes the clamping plate 22 to the frame body 21 through screw nuts 224. Therefore, the clamping plate 22 can rotate around the rotating shaft 223.

[0071] Furthermore, the frame body 21 has an inclined portion 21A and a vertical portion 21B, and the inclined portion 21A forms a first angle with the vertical portion 21B. Specifically, in order to slow down the speed at which the bar bag falls from the bar bag passage 213, the path of the bar bag falling from the bar bag conveying unit 100 is simulated, and the portion of the frame body 21 that docks with the bar bag conveying unit 100 is set to be inclined, while the portion that docks with the collection and sorting platform 10 is set to be vertical, so as to ensure that the bar bag falls slowly and vertically on the collection and sorting platform 10.

[0072] Further, a clamping plate 22 is provided on the vertical portion 21B to ensure the horizontality and verticality of the strip pack.

[0073] Furthermore, the bag outlet 212 has a first rib 2121 away from the horizontal pushing mechanism 30 and a second rib 2122 close to the horizontal pushing mechanism 30, and the first rib 2121 is 6 to 8 mm longer than the second rib 2122. Specifically, the first rib 2121 and the second rib 2122 are parts extending downward along the vertical portion 21B of the frame body 21, so the first rib 2121 and the second rib 2122 are perpendicular to the collection and sorting platform 10. In addition, the first rib 2121 is located on the side away from the horizontal pushing mechanism 30, the second rib 2122 is located on the side close to the horizontal pushing mechanism 30, and the distance that the first rib 2121 extends downward is 6 to 8 mm longer than the second rib 2122, so that the bag can complete self-vertical correction when it falls on the collection and sorting platform 10, thereby ensuring the vertical state of the bag.

[0074] Furthermore, in the second direction, both sides of the frame body 21 have openings 214 to facilitate operators to observe the falling of the bar pack in the bar pack passage 213, so as to adjust the bar pack in time when the bar pack is skewed or blocked.

[0075] Furthermore, the strip packet collecting device further comprises:

[0076] The temporary boxing platform 101 is docked with the strip pack conveying unit 100, and is used to receive the strip packs conveyed by the strip pack conveying unit 100 and convey the strip packs to the packaging unit;

[0077] The third driving unit 102 is connected to the temporary box loading platform 101 and the control unit;

[0078] The control unit is used to control the third driving unit 102 to lift the temporary box packing platform 101 after receiving a stop signal from the packaging unit.

[0079] Specifically, the third driving unit 102 is preferably a cylinder. The control unit is connected to the fixed end of the cylinder, and the driving end of the cylinder is connected to one end of the temporary packing platform 101. When the packaging unit is running normally, the strip package conveying unit 100 is flush with the temporary packing platform 101. When the packaging unit stops, after the control unit receives its stop signal, the control unit controls the driving end of the third driving unit 102 to extend to lift the temporary packing platform 101.

[0080] Furthermore, at the bag inlet 211 of the frame body 21, the frame body 21 is connected below the temporary packing platform 101. Specifically, the frame body 21 has a mounting surface 215 at the bag inlet 211, and the mounting surface 215 is fixed below the temporary packing platform 101 by means of bolts or the like, so as to fix the frame body 21 below the temporary packing platform 101. When the temporary packing platform 101 is lifted by the third driving unit 102, it drives the frame body 21 to rise, so that the bag inlet 211 can be docked with the conveying end of the strip package conveying unit 100.

[0081] Furthermore, a buffer is provided at a position on the collection and arrangement platform 10 opposite to the bag outlet 212. Directly below the strip package channel 213, that is, at the position where the strip package falls on the collection and arrangement platform 10, one or more buffer strips can be provided. For example, if the width of the strip package when it is vertical is 46 mm, then a buffer with a length of 290 mm and a width of 60 mm can be provided. With this technical solution, the buffer plays a buffering role for the falling strip package, thereby offsetting the falling speed, enabling the cigarette strip to smoothly fall onto the collection and arrangement platform 10, and further preventing the strip package from deforming so as not to affect the appearance quality of the strip package.

[0082] Furthermore, the horizontal pushing mechanism 30 includes:

[0083] A first driving unit 31, connected to the control unit; preferably, the first driving unit 31 is a cylinder;

[0084] A first bag pushing unit 32, connected to the driving end of the first driving unit 31.

[0085] Furthermore, the horizontal pushing mechanism 30 further includes a first detection unit, connected to the control unit, for detecting whether there is a strip package at the bag outlet 212. When the first detection unit detects that there is a strip package at the bag outlet 212, it outputs a first strip package signal to the control unit.

[0086] Specifically, as Figure 4As shown in the figure, the first pushing unit 32 includes a first pushing portion 321 and a first cover portion 322 in the shape of a cover. Among them, the first pushing portion 321 is in the shape of a flat plate, perpendicular to the collection and sorting platform 10, connected to the driving end of the first driving unit 31, and is used to push the strip packages. Preferably, the length of the first pushing portion 321 in the second direction is approximately the length of the strip package. The first cover portion 322 is arranged above the first driving unit 31 and is in the shape of a -shaped cover, which is used to protect the first driving unit 31 and prevent foreign objects from falling into the operating area of the first driving unit 31, thereby preventing the device from malfunctioning during operation.

[0087] The side edge of the first pushing portion 321 is connected to the first cover portion 322, and the first pushing portion 321 forms one side of the cover. It should be noted that the first pushing portion 321 and the first cover portion 322 can be formed separately and then connected together by means such as welding, or they can also be integrally formed.

[0088] More specifically, a plurality of holes 3211 are provided on the first pushing portion 321. The shape of the holes 3211 is not limited here and can be circular holes, oval holes or waist-shaped holes. The first detection unit is arranged below the first cover portion 322, and the first detection unit can detect whether there is a strip package falling out of the package outlet 212 in front of the horizontal pushing mechanism 30 through the holes 3211. A plurality of holes 3211 are provided on the first pushing portion 321 so as to be able to adjust the position of the first detection unit as needed. When the first detection unit detects that there is a strip package at the package outlet 212, it sends a first strip package signal to the control unit. After receiving the first strip package signal, the control unit controls the first driving unit 31 to drive the first pushing unit 32 to run a predetermined stroke in the first direction. Preferably, the predetermined stroke is the width of a strip package, so that the horizontal pushing mechanism 30 can push one strip package at a time.

[0089] Furthermore, as Figure 2 shown, the vertical pushing mechanism 40 includes:

[0090] A second driving unit 41, connected to the control unit; preferably, the second driving unit 41 is a cylinder;

[0091] A second pushing unit 42, connected to the driving end of the second driving unit 41.

[0092] Furthermore, the vertical pushing mechanism 40 further includes a second detection unit 44, connected to the control unit, which is used to detect whether there is a strip package at a specified position. When the second detection unit 44 detects that there is a strip package at the specified position, it outputs a second strip package signal to the control unit.

[0093] Specifically, the designated position refers to a position in the first direction, away from the horizontal pushing mechanism 30 and close to the edge of the collection and sorting platform 10. The second pushing and packing unit 42 includes a second pushing and packing portion 421 and a smoke blocking portion 422. Among them, both the second pushing and packing portion 421 and the smoke blocking portion 422 are in a flat plate shape and perpendicular to the collection and sorting platform 10. The second pushing and packing portion 421 is connected to the driving end of the second driving unit 41 and is used to push the strip packages. Preferably, the length of the second pushing and packing portion 421 in the first direction is slightly less than the width of 5 strip packages. Therefore, the second pushing and packing portion 421 can push 5 strip packages at one time.

[0094] In addition, one end of the second pushing and packing portion 421 is connected to one end of the smoke blocking portion 422, and the connection is in a right angle shape. It is worth noting that the smoke blocking portion 422 can be integrally formed with the second pushing and packing portion 421 or can be formed separately and connected together by means such as welding.

[0095] When the second driving unit 41 drives the second pushing and packing unit 42 to push the strip packages in the second direction, the smoke blocking portion 422 can block the strip packages outside the smoke blocking portion 422 to prevent the strip packages from hindering the operation of the equipment.

[0096] The longitudinal pushing mechanism 40 further includes a second housing portion 43, which is arranged above the second driving unit 41 and is in a shaped cover for protecting the second driving unit 41 to prevent foreign objects from falling into the operating area of the second driving unit 41, thereby preventing failures during the operation of the device.

[0097] Furthermore, in order to ensure that the strip packages pushed by the second pushing and packing unit 42 can be pushed along a predetermined path and prevent the strip packages from falling off the collection and sorting platform 10 of the strip packages, the strip package collection device further includes a blocking bar 11, which is arranged at both ends of the collection and sorting platform 10 in the first direction.

[0098] Specifically, the second detection unit 44 is arranged on the blocking bar 11 on the outer side of the collection and sorting platform 10. When the number of strip packages at the pushing front end of the horizontal pushing mechanism 30 reaches a predetermined number, the second detection unit 44 detects the existence of strip packages and then sends a second strip package signal to the control unit. After receiving the second strip package signal, the control unit controls the second driving unit 41 to push a predetermined stroke in the second direction. This predetermined stroke can be set according to the actual situation. Preferably, it is the length of the strip package.

[0099] Furthermore, the longitudinal pushing mechanism 40 further includes a third detection unit, which is connected to the control unit and is used to output a in-place signal to the control unit when the driving end of the second driving unit 41 returns to a predetermined position.

[0100] Specifically, in this embodiment, the third detection unit is disposed on the bracket where the driving end of the second driving unit 41 retracts to the retracted position, and is used to detect the smoke blocking portion 422 of the second strip pushing unit 42. When the smoke blocking portion 422 is detected, it indicates that the second driving unit 41 has returned to the retracted position; otherwise, it indicates that the second driving unit 41 may be in the process of pushing the strip packet. Additionally, it is worth noting that during the operation of the longitudinal pushing mechanism 40, the transverse pushing mechanism 30 stops operating.

[0101] More specifically, when the control unit receives the second strip packet signal from the second detection unit 44, it controls the driving end of the second driving unit 41 to drive the second strip pushing unit 42 to push the strip packet, and at the same time controls the transverse pushing mechanism 30 to stop operating. Since the third detection unit cannot detect the smoke blocking portion 422 during the process of the second strip pushing unit 42 pushing the strip packet, the control unit does not receive the detection signal from the third detection unit 44, so the control unit always controls the transverse pushing mechanism 30 not to operate. If the driving end of the second driving unit 41 returns to the retracted position, the third detection unit sends the in-place signal to the control unit, and the control unit controls the transverse pushing mechanism 30 to operate normally.

[0102] Preferably, the first detection unit, the second detection unit 44, and the third detection unit are proximity switches.

[0103] The working principle of a strip packet collecting device provided by the present invention: When the packaging unit stops due to a fault or maintenance, the control unit controls the driving end of the third driving unit 102 to extend, thereby lifting the temporary packing platform 101, and then driving the lowering mechanism 20 to rise, so that the packet inlet 211 is docked with the strip packet conveying unit 100. The strip packets conveyed by the strip packet conveying unit 100 enter the packet inlet 211, pass through the strip packet channel 213, and fall from the packet outlet 212 onto the collection and sorting platform 10. At this time, the first detection unit detects that there is a strip packet at the packet outlet 212, and sends the first strip packet signal to the control unit. After receiving the first strip packet signal, the control unit controls the transverse pushing mechanism 30 to push the strip packet in the first direction, and its stroke is the width of one strip packet. As the strip packets accumulate on the collection and sorting platform 10, when the second detection unit 44 detects a strip packet, there are approximately 6 - 7 strip packets on the collection and sorting platform 10. The second detection unit 44 sends the second strip packet signal to the control unit, and the control unit controls the transverse pushing mechanism 30 to stop operating, and controls the longitudinal pushing mechanism 40 to push multiple strip packets (for example, 5 strip packets) in the second direction, so as to facilitate the operator to pick up multiple strip packets for packing operations. The third detection unit detects whether the driving end of the second driving unit 41 of the longitudinal pushing mechanism 40 returns to the predetermined position. When it returns to the predetermined position, the control unit controls the transverse pushing mechanism 30 to continue pushing the strip packet.

[0104] According to the strip pack collecting device provided by the present invention, the strip packs conveyed by the strip pack conveying unit fall onto the collection and sorting platform through the descending mechanism. When the first detection unit detects that there is a strip pack at the outlet of the descending mechanism, the control unit controls the horizontal pushing mechanism to push a stroke of the width of one strip pack in the first direction. When there are multiple strip packs on the collection and sorting platform and the second detection unit detects the strip packs, the control unit controls the longitudinal pushing mechanism to push the multiple strip packs on the collection and sorting platform in the second direction. Therefore, when the packaging machine set stops, it is convenient for the operator to pick up multiple strip pack boxes, improving the packing efficiency.

[0105] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described by referring to some preferred embodiments of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the above content is a further detailed description of the present invention in combination with specific embodiments, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present invention is only limited to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art can make various changes in form and details, including making several simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A strip package collecting device, characterized in that, The strip package collecting device is arranged at the downstream end of the strip package conveying unit and includes: A collection and arrangement platform, which is arranged below the strip package conveying unit; A descending mechanism, which is arranged between the strip package conveying unit and the collection and arrangement platform and is used to transfer the strip packages conveyed by the strip package conveying unit onto the collection and arrangement platform; A horizontal pushing mechanism, which is arranged on one side of the collection and arrangement platform and is used to push the strip packages on the collection and arrangement platform along a first direction; A longitudinal pushing mechanism, which is arranged on the other side of the collection and arrangement platform and is used to push the strip packages on the collection and arrangement platform along a second direction; A control unit, which is respectively connected to the horizontal pushing mechanism and the longitudinal pushing mechanism and is used to control the operation of the horizontal pushing mechanism and the longitudinal pushing mechanism. Wherein, the descending mechanism includes: A frame body, which has a package inlet, a package outlet and a strip package channel communicating between the package inlet and the package outlet. The frame body has an inclined part and a vertical part, and the inclined part and the vertical part form a first included angle; A clamping plate, which is connected to the side wall of the frame body. The clamping plate is in a "Z" shape and is arranged on the vertical part and is used to contact the strip package during the descending process of the strip package. The clamping plate has connecting ears and is fixed to the frame body through a fixing unit. The fixing unit includes a fixing seat and a rotating shaft. Wherein, the fixing seat is respectively arranged at both ends of the clamping plate along the second direction. The fixing seat includes a connecting hole, and the two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively inserted through the connecting ears and rotatably fixed in the connecting hole of the fixing seat; An adjusting unit, which is respectively connected to the clamping plate and the frame body and is used to adjust the distance between the clamping plate and the frame body. The adjusting unit includes: A threaded rod, one end of which is connected to the frame body and the other end passes through the clamping plate and extends out; An elastic member, which is sleeved on the threaded rod and is located between the clamping plate and the frame body; A fastening member, which is located outside the clamping plate, and the fastening member is threadedly connected to the end of the threaded rod passing through the clamping plate.

2. The strip package collecting device according to claim 1, wherein: The package outlet has a first baffle away from the horizontal pushing mechanism and a second baffle close to the horizontal pushing mechanism, and the first baffle is 6-8 mm longer than the second baffle.

3. The strip pack collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, On the second direction, both sides of the frame body have openings.

4. The strip pack collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes: A temporary packing platform, which is docked with the strip package conveying unit and is used to receive the strip packages conveyed by the strip package conveying unit and convey the strip packages to the packaging unit; A third driving unit, which is connected to the temporary packing platform and the control unit; Wherein, the control unit is used to control the third driving unit to lift the temporary packing platform after receiving the shutdown signal of the packaging unit.

5. The strip pack collecting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, At the package inlet of the frame body, the frame body is connected below the temporary packing platform.

6. The strip pack collecting device according to claim 1, wherein A buffer member is arranged at the position on the collection and arrangement platform opposite to the package outlet.

7. The strip pack collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal pushing mechanism includes: A first driving unit, which is connected to the control unit; A first package pushing unit, which is connected to the driving end of the first driving unit.

8. The strip pack collecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The horizontal pushing mechanism further includes a first detection unit, which is connected to the control unit and is used to detect whether there is a strip package at the bag outlet. When the first detection unit detects that there is a strip package at the bag outlet, it outputs a first strip package signal to the control unit.

9. The strip package collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that The vertical pushing mechanism includes: A second driving unit, which is connected to the control unit; A second bag pushing unit, which is connected to the driving end of the second driving unit.

10. The strip pack collecting device according to claim 9, wherein The vertical pushing mechanism further includes a second detection unit, which is connected to the control unit and is used to detect whether there is a strip package at a specified position. When the second detection unit detects that there is a strip package at the specified position, it outputs a second strip package signal to the control unit.

11. The strip pack collecting device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vertical pushing mechanism further includes a third detection unit, which is connected to the control unit and is used to output a in-place signal to the control unit when the driving end of the second driving unit returns to a predetermined position.

12. The strip-pack collecting device according to claim 1, wherein It further includes: Blocking bars, which are arranged at both ends of the collection and sorting platform along the first direction.

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