Conveying device for cigarettes with an identification code and method for conveying cigarettes with an identification code

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of finished piece cigarette conveying into warehouse, and discloses a conveying device for finished piece cigarette with identification code and a conveying method thereof. The conveying device comprises a turnover table, a conveying assembly, a code scanning device and a terminal. The finished piece cigarette is placed on the conveying assembly. The turnover table comprises a receiving area and a moving-out area. A turnover plate is installed on one side of the receiving area of the turnover table. The turnover plate is rotatably connected between the receiving area and the moving-out area. The turnover plate can hold the finished piece cigarette and rotate by 90 degrees. The conveying assembly is installed on both sides of the receiving area and the moving-out area. The code scanning device is installed on the upper side of the conveying assembly on one side of the receiving area. The code scanning device can identify the identification code on the finished piece cigarette. The code scanning device is electrically connected with the terminal. The terminal can control the driving and stopping of the conveying assembly. The problems of the mismatch between the finished piece cigarette and the conveying channel and the low accuracy of the warehouse entry are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of finished cigarette pack conveying and warehousing technology, and in particular to a conveying device and method for finished cigarette packs with identification codes. Background Technology

[0002] In the cigarette manufacturing industry, the specifications and models of finished cigarette cartons need to be determined manually or by scanning with a barcode scanner. Then, a conveyor system guides the finished cigarette cartons into the correct conveyor channel in the finished product warehouse. Under current technology, the conveyor system and the barcode scanning operation operate independently. When a scanning error occurs or the specifications of the finished cigarette cartons are incorrect and cannot be stored, the conveyor system and its internal conveying components continue to move forward because they operate independently. Operators cannot stop the conveyor system in time, causing the finished cigarette cartons to enter the wrong conveyor channel, thus reducing the accuracy of finished cigarette storage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a conveying device and method for finished cigarette packs with identification codes, thereby solving the problem of mismatch between finished cigarette packs and their conveying channels and low accuracy in warehousing under the prior art.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: The present invention provides a conveying device for finished cigarette packages with identification codes, including a flipping table, a conveying assembly, a scanning device, and a terminal. The finished cigarette packages are placed on the conveying assembly. The flipping table includes a receiving area and a removing area. A flipping plate is installed on one side of the receiving area on the flipping table. The flipping plate is rotatably connected between the receiving area and the removing area. The flipping plate can lift the finished cigarette package and rotate 90° along the moving direction of the conveying assembly. The conveying assembly is respectively installed on both sides of the receiving area and the removing area. A scanning device is installed on the upper side of the conveying assembly on one side of the receiving area. The scanning device can identify the identification code on the finished cigarette package. The scanning device is electrically connected to the terminal, and the terminal can control the conveying assembly to switch between a driving state and a stopped state. When the identification information meets the requirements of the pre-stored information in the terminal, the conveying assembly continues to convey, and the flipping plate flips. When the identification information does not meet the requirements of the pre-stored information in the terminal, the conveying device pauses, and manual intervention is possible.

[0005] The flip plate is equipped with a first photoelectric switch and a second photoelectric switch on both sides. The flip plate is rotatably connected to a rotary motor. The first and second photoelectric switches are electrically connected to the terminal electromechanical device. The terminal electromechanical device can control the rotary motor to rotate. The first photoelectric switch is located in the receiving area. When the first photoelectric switch detects smoke from the finished product above, the terminal electromechanical device controls the conveying component to stop moving while the scanning device reads the identification code. If the requirements are met, the rotary motor drives the flip plate to flip and the conveying component moves. If the requirements are not met, manual intervention is required. The second photoelectric switch is located in the removal area. When the second photoelectric switch detects smoke from the finished product above, the terminal electromechanical device controls the flip plate to stop flipping.

[0006] Preferably, the identification code is a QR code.

[0007] Preferably, the scanning device can read the information of the identification code, which includes temporary brand information. The terminal stores target brand information. When the temporary brand information is different from the target brand information, the terminal controls the transmission component to stop rotating.

[0008] Preferably, the conveying device further includes an alarm screen, which is electromechanically connected to the terminal. When the temporary brand information is different from the target brand information, the alarm screen displays "Brand verification failed".

[0009] Preferably, the identification code also includes temporary barcode information. The terminal stores information on barcodes that have been stored in the warehouse. When the temporary barcode information is the same as the information on barcodes that have been stored in the warehouse, the terminal controls the conveying component to stop rotating.

[0010] Preferably, when the temporary barcode information is the same as the barcode information already in the warehouse, the alarm screen displays "Barcode duplicate".

[0011] Preferably, the conveying assembly includes a multi-wedge belt, an electronic roller, a roller, and a control card. The control card is electromechanically connected to the terminal and can control the rotation and stopping of the electronic roller. The multi-wedge belt forms an annular surface with its ends joined together. The arcuate surfaces of the electronic roller and the roller abut against the annular surface. The electronic roller drives the multi-wedge belt to move. The multi-wedge belt is fixed to the rotating roller. The multi-wedge belt drives the finished cigarette to move. Rollers are provided on both sides of the electronic roller.

[0012] Preferably, the information in the identification code includes the barcode of the finished cigarette pack, the warehousing time, and the pallet number, and the barcode, warehousing time, and pallet number of the finished cigarette pack can be stored in the terminal.

[0013] A method for conveying finished cigarette packs with identification codes, comprising the conveying device for finished cigarette packs with identification codes as described in any of the preceding claims, further comprising the following steps:

[0014] S1, the conveying component moves the finished cigarette to the receiving area. The first photoelectric detection switch detects that the finished cigarette has moved to the designated position. The conveying component stops, the scanning device reads the identification code, and at the same time stores the read information in the terminal.

[0015] S2, read temporary brand information. If it does not match the target brand information, the alarm screen displays "Brand verification failed" and manual intervention is required. If it matches the target brand information, proceed to the next step.

[0016] S3: Read temporary barcode information. If it matches the barcode information already in the warehouse, the alarm screen will display "Barcode Duplicate" and manual intervention is required. If the barcode information already in the warehouse is different, proceed to the next step.

[0017] S4, the conveyor component begins to move, and the flip plate flips;

[0018] S5, the second photoelectric switch detects the presence of smoke from the finished product, the flip plate stops flipping, and the conveyor assembly continues to move to carry the smoked finished product into the warehouse.

[0019] Beneficial effects: The presence of smoke from finished products detected by the first photoelectric switch pauses the movement of the conveyor assembly. Before being flipped, the smoke from the finished product is scanned by the barcode scanner. If the information matches and meets the requirements, the conveyor assembly continues to move, and the flipping plate flips. If the information does not meet the requirements, manual intervention is required to promptly remove the problematic smoke from the finished product, preventing it from entering the non-target finished product warehouse conveyor channel and improving the accuracy of finished product entry. The terminal unit centrally controls the start and stop of the flipping table and the conveyor assembly. When an error occurs, the conveyor device can be paused by the terminal unit, and the error can be corrected manually in a timely manner, improving the conveying accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a main drawing of the conveying device of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the main body of the transmission component of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1-Tilting table; 11-Tilting plate; 12-Rotating motor; 2-Conveying assembly; 21-Multi-ribbed belt; 22-Electronic roller; 23-Roller; 24-Control card; 3-Scanning device; 4-Receiving area; 5-Removal area; 6-First photoelectric switch; 7-Second photoelectric switch; 8-Finished cigarette pack. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0024] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0027] In the existing technology, the finished product cigarette scanning device, conveying components, and turnover table each operate independently. When the finished product cigarette is not placed correctly, resulting in the inability to input the information of the finished product cigarette or the finished product cigarette not matching the information of the target conveying channel, the staff cannot immediately stop the operation of the conveying device, causing the finished product cigarette to enter the wrong conveying channel and reducing the accuracy of conveying the cigarette.

[0028] To solve the above problems, such as Figures 1 to 2As shown, the present invention provides a conveying device for finished cigarette packages with identification codes, including a tilting table 1, a conveying assembly 2, a scanning device 3, and a terminal. The conveying assembly 2 drives the finished cigarette package 8 to move. The tilting table 1 includes a receiving area 4 and a removing area 5. A tilting plate 11 is installed on the tilting table 1 and is rotatably connected between the receiving area 4 and the removing area 5. The tilting plate 11 can lift the finished cigarette package 8 and rotate it 90° along the moving direction of the conveying assembly 2. The conveying assembly 2 is installed on both sides of the receiving area 4 and the removing area 5. A scanning device 3 is installed on the upper side of the conveying assembly 2 on one side of the receiving area 4. The scanning device 3 can identify the identification code on the finished cigarette package 8. The scanning device 3 is electrically connected to the terminal. The terminal can control the conveying assembly 2 to switch between a driving state and a stopped state. When the identification information meets the requirements of the pre-stored information in the terminal, the conveying assembly 2 continues to convey. When the identification information does not meet the requirements of the pre-stored information in the terminal, manual intervention is required.

[0029] A first photoelectric switch 6 and a second photoelectric switch 7 are provided on both sides of the flip plate 11. The flip plate 11 is rotatably connected to the rotary motor 12. The first photoelectric switch 6 and the second photoelectric switch 7 are respectively electrically connected to the terminal. The terminal can control the rotary motor 12 to rotate. The first photoelectric switch 6 is located in the receiving area 4. When the first photoelectric switch 6 detects that the finished product smoke 8 is above, the terminal controls the conveying component 2 to stop moving while the scanning device 3 reads the identification code. When the requirements are met, the rotary motor 12 drives the flip plate 11 to flip and the conveying component 2 to move. When the requirements are not met, manual intervention is required. The second photoelectric switch 7 is located in the removal area 5. When the second photoelectric switch 7 detects that there is a finished product smoke 8 above, the terminal controls the flip plate 11 to stop flipping.

[0030] The identification code is usually a QR code. The scanning device 3 can directly obtain the information of the currently scanned finished cigarette 8 by scanning the QR code. The above information includes temporary brand information, barcode information and other information. At the same time, the storage element in the terminal will record the barcode, warehousing time, pallet number and other information of the currently scanned finished cigarette 8, which is convenient for later reading and error tracing.

[0031] First, the first photoelectric switch 6 detects that the finished cigarette 8 has moved to the receiving area 4 on the flipping table 1 and sends a signal to the terminal. The terminal sends a stop signal to the control card 24, and the control card 24 controls the electronic roller 22 to stop rotating. The conveying component 2 then stops conveying. The finished cigarette 8 is horizontally placed under the barcode scanning device 3. The barcode scanning device 3 reads the information in the identification code and sends the information to the terminal for comparison with the information in the terminal.

[0032] The barcode scanning device 3 is installed on the gantry support, and the conveying component 2 is located on the lower side of the gantry support. The barcode scanning device 3 can read the information of the identification code, which includes temporary brand information. The terminal stores the target brand information. When the temporary brand information is different from the target brand information, the terminal controls the conveying component 2 to stop rotating. The conveying device also includes an alarm screen. When the temporary brand information is different from the target brand information, the terminal sends a signal to the alarm screen and displays "Brand verification failed". At this time, since the conveying component 2 is in a paused state, the operator can intervene under the prompt of the alarm screen to promptly handle the problematic finished cigarette pack 8.

[0033] The same identification code also includes temporary barcode information. The terminal stores the barcode information that has been put into storage. When the temporary barcode information is the same as the barcode information that has been put into storage, the terminal controls the conveyor component 2 to stop rotating. At the same time, the alarm screen displays "barcode duplicate". The problematic finished cigarette 8 can be handled manually to prevent the finished cigarette 8 from entering the wrong conveying channel and improve the accuracy of conveying.

[0034] In addition, if the scanning device 3 fails to recognize the code, it will also directly notify the staff to intervene through the alarm screen.

[0035] The conveying assembly 2 includes a multi-wedge belt 21, an electronic roller 22, a roller 23, and a control card 24. The control card 24 is electromechanically connected to the terminal and controls the electronic roller 22 to rotate or stop. The multi-wedge belt 21 forms an annular surface with its ends connected. The arc-shaped surfaces of the electronic roller 22 and the roller 23 abut against the annular surface. The electronic roller 22 drives the multi-wedge belt 21 to move. The multi-wedge belt 21 is fixed to the roller 23 to rotate. The multi-wedge belt 21 drives the finished cigarette 8 to move. Rollers 23 are provided on both sides of the electronic roller 22.

[0036] If the information read by the barcode scanner 3 matches the information stored in the terminal, the terminal will send a signal to the control card 24. The control card 24 will control the electronic roller 22 to rotate and simultaneously send a signal to the rotary motor 12 in the flipping table 1 to rotate the flipping plate 11, changing the horizontal finished cigarette item 8 to a vertical position. Then, driven by the multi-wedge belt 21, it will move towards the removal area 5. At this time, the flipping plate 11 will also perform a flipping operation simultaneously. When the finished cigarette item 8 appears above the second photoelectric switch 7, the second photoelectric switch 7 sends a signal to the terminal to control the rotary motor 12 to stop the flipping plate 11. The rotation of the flipping plate 11 changes the finished cigarette item 8 from a horizontal to a vertical position, while the conveyor assembly 2 continues to move the vertical finished cigarette item 8 towards the finished product high-rise warehouse. The terminal automatically controls the conveying device to identify the finished cigarette item 8, and cooperates with the flipping table 1 and the conveying component 2. The terminal can directly control the conveying component 2 and the rotary motor 12 to rotate and stop, so as to realize the automatic identification of the information of the finished cigarette item 8, the flipping and conveying of the finished cigarette item 8, so as to improve the conveying efficiency and reduce the error rate of conveying the finished cigarette item 8.

[0037] The identification code includes the barcode of the finished cigarette pack 8, the entry time, and the pallet number. The barcode, entry time, and pallet number of the finished cigarette pack 8 can be stored in the terminal. The terminal is generally a microcontroller, which can read the electrical signals of the first photoelectric switch 6 and the second photoelectric switch 7. At the same time, the microcontroller can also send control signals to the control card 24 and the rotary motor 12. The microcontroller can also send text information to the alarm screen to prompt manual intervention. It can also receive the QR code information scanned by the barcode scanning device 3 and compare it with the pre-stored information in the microcontroller.

[0038] The method for conveying finished cigarette pack 8 with identification code includes the following steps:

[0039] S1, the conveying component 2 moves the finished cigarette 8 into the receiving area 4. The first photoelectric detection switch detects that the finished cigarette 8 has moved to the designated position. The conveying component 2 stops, and the scanning device 3 reads the identification code and stores the read information in the terminal.

[0040] S2, read temporary brand information. If it does not match the target brand information, the alarm screen displays "Brand verification failed" and manual intervention is required. If it matches the target brand information, proceed to the next step.

[0041] S3: Read temporary barcode information. If it matches the barcode information already in the warehouse, the alarm screen will display "Barcode Duplicate" and manual intervention is required. If the barcode information already in the warehouse is different, proceed to the next step.

[0042] S4, the conveyor component 2 begins to move, and the flipping plate 11 flips;

[0043] S5, the second photoelectric switch 7 detects the appearance of finished product smoke 8, the flip plate 11 stops flipping, and the conveyor component 2 continues to move to drive finished product smoke 8 into the warehouse.

[0044] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A conveying device for finished cigarette packs with identification codes, characterized in that, The system includes a flipping table (1), a conveying assembly (2), a barcode scanner (3), and a terminal. Finished cigarettes (8) are placed on the conveying assembly (2). The flipping table (1) includes a receiving area (4) and a removing area (5). A flipping plate (11) is installed on one side of the receiving area (4) on the flipping table (1). The flipping plate (11) is rotatably connected between the receiving area (4) and the removing area (5). The flipping plate (11) can lift the finished cigarettes (8) and rotate 90° along the moving direction of the conveying assembly (2). The conveying assembly (2) is respectively installed on the... On both sides of the receiving area (4) and the removing area (5), a scanning device (3) is installed on the upper side of the conveying component (2) on one side of the receiving area (4). The scanning device (3) can identify the identification code on the finished cigarette (8). The scanning device (3) is electromechanically connected to the terminal. The terminal can control the transmission component (2) to move and stop. When the identification information meets the requirements of the pre-stored information in the terminal, the conveying component (2) continues to convey and the flip plate (11) flips. When the identification information does not meet the requirements of the pre-stored information in the terminal, the conveying device stops and manual intervention is possible. The flip plate (11) is provided with a first photoelectric switch (6) and a second photoelectric switch (7) on both sides. The flip plate (11) is rotatably connected to the rotary motor (12). The first photoelectric switch (6) and the second photoelectric switch (7) are respectively electrically connected to the terminal. The terminal can control the rotary motor (12) to rotate. The first photoelectric switch (6) is located in the receiving area (4). When the first photoelectric switch (6) detects that the finished product smoke (8) is above, the terminal controls the conveying component (2) to stop moving and the scanning device (3) reads the identification code. When the requirements are met, the rotary motor (12) drives the flip plate (11) to flip and the conveying component (2) to move. When the requirements are not met, manual intervention is required. The second photoelectric switch (7) is located in the removal area (5). When the second photoelectric switch (7) detects that there is a finished product smoke (8) above, the terminal controls the flip plate (11) to stop flipping. The scanning device (3) can read the information of the identification code. The identification code includes temporary brand information. The terminal stores target brand information. When the temporary brand information is different from the target brand information, the terminal controls the transmission component (2) to stop rotating. The conveying device also includes an alarm screen, which is electromechanically connected to the terminal. When the temporary brand information is different from the target brand information, the alarm screen displays "Brand verification failed". The identification code also includes temporary barcode information. The terminal stores barcode information that has been put into storage. When the temporary barcode information is the same as the barcode information that has been put into storage, the terminal controls the transmission component (2) to stop rotating. When the temporary barcode information is the same as the barcode information already in the warehouse, the alarm screen displays "Barcode duplicate"; The information in the identification code includes the barcode of the finished cigarette (8), the time of entry into the warehouse, and the pallet number. The barcode, the time of entry into the warehouse, and the pallet number of the finished cigarette (8) can be stored in the terminal.

2. The conveying device for finished cigarette packs with identification codes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identification code is a QR code.

3. The conveying device for finished cigarette packs with identification codes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (2) includes a multi-wedge belt (21), an electronic roller (22), a roller (23), and a control card (24). The control card (24) is electromechanically connected to the terminal. The control card (24) can control the rotation and stop of the electronic roller (22). The multi-wedge belt (21) forms an annular surface with its ends connected. The arc-shaped surfaces of the electronic roller (22) and the roller (23) abut against the annular surface. The electronic roller (22) drives the multi-wedge belt (21) to move. The multi-wedge belt (21) is fixed to the roller (23) to rotate. The multi-wedge belt (21) drives the finished cigarette (8) to move. Rollers (23) are provided on both sides of the electronic roller (22).

4. A method for conveying finished cigarette packs with identification codes, characterized in that, Including the conveying device for finished cigarettes with identification codes as described in any one of claims 1-3, and also Includes the following steps: S1, the conveying component (2) moves the finished cigarette (8) to the receiving area (4), the first photoelectric detection switch detects that the finished cigarette (8) has moved to the designated position, the conveying component (2) stops, the scanning device (3) reads the identification code and stores the read information in the terminal at the same time; S2, read temporary brand information. If it does not match the target brand information, the alarm screen displays "Brand verification failed" and manual intervention is required. If it matches the target brand information, proceed to the next step. S3: Read temporary barcode information. If it matches the barcode information already in the warehouse, the alarm screen will display "Barcode duplicated" and manual intervention is required. If the barcode information already in the warehouse is different, proceed to the next step. S4, the conveyor component (2) begins to move, and the flip plate (11) flips; S5, the second photoelectric switch (7) detects the appearance of finished product smoke (8), the flip plate (11) stops flipping, and the conveying component (2) continues to move to drive the finished product smoke (8) into the warehouse.

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