Tobacco bale storage system and method
By introducing a third production line and buffer station group into the tobacco packaging outbound system, and combining it with a barcode scanning device, the sequential transport and replenishment of tobacco packaging between different production lines is realized, which solves the problems of low flexibility and low outbound efficiency of the existing system, and improves the system's adaptability and outbound efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202311049057.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-08-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing tobacco packaging outbound system has an independent and low level of flexibility in its logistics production lines, which means that it cannot complement each other in the event of a failure or under pressure, resulting in low outbound efficiency.
A third production line is introduced to connect with the first and second production lines. The brand of the tobacco packs is identified by a barcode scanning device, which enables the sequential transport and replenishment of tobacco packs between different production lines. Combined with a buffer station group, non-sequential tobacco packs are temporarily stored to ensure the order of shipment.
This improved the flexibility and resilience of the tobacco packaging outbound system, enhanced its adaptability to various production conditions, and increased outbound efficiency and accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of tobacco material storage and outbound, and in particular to a tobacco processing package outbound system and method. Background Technology
[0002] The main raw material for tobacco processing in the tobacco industry is sheet tobacco. Different types of sheet tobacco are combined according to formulas before being released from the warehouse. Each formula can combine different types and quantities of sheet tobacco depending on the process. When sheet tobacco is received into the warehouse, a certain type of tobacco pack will be roughly evenly distributed on various shelves. When tobacco packs are released from the warehouse, according to process requirements, different types and quantities of tobacco packs need to be released in sequence to the corresponding logistics conveyor lines.
[0003] In the relevant technologies known to the inventor, the logistics production lines of the cigarette pack warehousing system are independent of each other. Once the conveying system of each production line malfunctions and causes a shutdown, or is in a state of production tension, the cigarette packs on different production lines cannot complement each other, resulting in low flexibility and low warehousing efficiency. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This disclosure provides a system and method for releasing tobacco packs from warehouses, which can improve the efficiency of releasing tobacco packs from warehouses.
[0005] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a tobacco bale outbound system is provided for sequentially removing tobacco bales from shelves. The tobacco bale outbound system includes:
[0006] The first and second production lines are configured to sequentially transport tobacco bales from the shelves to the downstream.
[0007] The transfer device is configured to transfer tobacco bales from the warehouse platform to the first production line and / or the second production line.
[0008] The third production line, independently set up from the transfer device and connected between the first and second production lines, is configured to selectively achieve unidirectional transport of tobacco bales between the first and second production lines; and
[0009] The barcode scanning device is configured to identify the brand of the tobacco pack and includes a first barcode scanning component and a second barcode scanning component. The first barcode scanning component is located between the first end of the first production line and the third production line, and the second barcode scanning component is located between the second end of the second production line and the third production line. The first barcode scanning component and the second barcode scanning component are configured to determine the conveying direction of the tobacco pack based on the brand of the tobacco pack.
[0010] In some embodiments, the scanning device further includes:
[0011] A third scanning component, located on the third production line, is configured to cooperate with the first scanning component to control the operation of the third production line according to the brand of the cigarette packs, so that the cigarette packs are conveyed sequentially on the first production line; and / or
[0012] The fourth scanning component is located on the third production line. The fourth scanning component is configured to cooperate with the second scanning component to control the operation of the third production line according to the brand of the tobacco packs so that the tobacco packs are conveyed sequentially on the second production line.
[0013] In some embodiments, the tobacco pack outbound system further includes:
[0014] The buffer station group, separated from the warehouse station, is located between the first production line and the warehouse station, and / or between the second production line and the warehouse station. It is configured to temporarily store non-sequential tobacco bales that arrive at the transfer device first, and transfer the tobacco bales to the transfer device for continued transport if the sequence is correct.
[0015] In some embodiments, the scanning device further includes:
[0016] The fifth scanning component, located on the transfer device, downstream of the buffer station group and upstream of the first scanning component, is configured to determine the timing of the transfer of tobacco bales located in the buffer station group based on the brand of the tobacco bales; and / or
[0017] The sixth scanning component, located on the transfer device, downstream of the buffer station group and upstream of the second scanning component, is configured to determine the timing of the transfer of the tobacco pack located in the buffer station group based on the brand of the tobacco pack.
[0018] In some embodiments, the tobacco bales from the shelves are placed on pallets, and multiple warehouse platforms are provided along a first direction. The transfer device includes:
[0019] The transfer platform extends along the first direction;
[0020] A shuttle, movable along a first direction and positioned on a transfer platform, is configured to transfer tobacco bales from the warehouse platform; and
[0021] The palletizing assembly, located upstream of the first and second production lines, is configured to separate the pallets from the tobacco packs and stack multiple pallets.
[0022] In some embodiments, the code disk assembly includes a first code disk component and a second code disk component, and the transfer device further includes:
[0023] The first transfer line connects the first production line and the transfer station, and the first encoder component is located at the end of the first transfer line closer to the first production line.
[0024] The second transfer line connects the second production line and the transfer station, with the second encoder assembly located at the end of the second transfer line closer to the second production line; and
[0025] The third transfer line has its first and second ends connected to the first and second pallet components, respectively, and its third end connected to the transfer station. It is configured to re-enter the stacked pallets into the warehouse.
[0026] In some embodiments, the tobacco bale outbound system further includes a buffer station group, which includes:
[0027] The first buffer station, located upstream of the first transfer line and adjacent to the intermediate transfer station, is configured to temporarily store non-sequential tobacco bales arriving on the shuttle car first, and transfer the tobacco bales to the first transfer line if the sequence is correct; and
[0028] The second buffer station is located upstream of the second transfer line and adjacent to the transfer station. The second buffer station is configured to temporarily store non-sequential tobacco packs that arrive at the shuttle car first, and transfer the tobacco packs to the second transfer line if the sequence is correct.
[0029] The first and second buffer stations are arranged along the first direction and spaced apart.
[0030] In some embodiments, the material inside the tobacco processing pack is tobacco flakes, and the first production line and the second production line are tobacco processing production lines.
[0031] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a method for releasing tobacco bales from the warehouse based on the tobacco bale releasing system of the above embodiments is provided, comprising:
[0032] Obtain the status of the first and second production lines to determine the start / stop of the third production line and the outbound strategy for tobacco packaging.
[0033] With the first and second production lines in normal operation, the third production line is not in use, and the cigarette packs are shipped out from the first and second production lines in sequence.
[0034] If the first or second production line is in a faulty state, the third production line is activated, and the tobacco packs are shipped out of the warehouse in sequence from the production line in normal condition via the third production line.
[0035] When the first or second production line is under pressure, the direction of conveying the tobacco packs is determined by the brand number of the tobacco packs obtained by the first and second scanning components. The tobacco packs are then replenished from the production line under non-pressure conditions via the third production line and shipped out in sequence.
[0036] In some embodiments, the scanning device further includes a third scanning component and a fourth scanning component, and the method for removing tobacco packs from the warehouse further includes:
[0037] The operation of the third production line is controlled based on the scanning results of the third and first scanning components to ensure that the cigarette packs are conveyed sequentially on the first production line; and / or
[0038] The operation of the third production line is controlled based on the scanning results of the fourth and second scanning components to ensure that the cigarette packs are conveyed sequentially on the second production line.
[0039] In some embodiments, the tobacco bale outbound system further includes a buffer station group, and the tobacco bale outbound method further includes:
[0040] The buffer station group temporarily stores the non-sequential tobacco bales that arrive at the transfer device first, and transfers the tobacco bales to the transfer device for continued transport if the sequence is correct.
[0041] In some embodiments, the scanning device further includes a fifth scanning component and a sixth scanning component, and the method for removing tobacco packs from the warehouse further includes:
[0042] The timing of transferring the tobacco packs located in the buffer station group is determined based on the scanning results of the fifth and / or sixth scanning components.
[0043] The cigarette pack warehousing system of this disclosure is easy to modify on the basis of existing production lines. By connecting the first and second production lines through a third production line, it can ensure that the cigarette packs are warehousing in sequence, and allow the cigarette packs from different production lines to complement each other according to their production status. When one production line is in an abnormal or tense state, production can be assisted by another production line. This can improve the adaptability of the cigarette pack warehousing system to various production conditions, and improve the risk resistance and warehousing efficiency of the cigarette pack warehousing system. Attached Figure Description
[0044] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0045] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the tray and tobacco pack disclosed herein.
[0046] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the tray after it has been stacked according to this disclosure.
[0047] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the tobacco packaging and warehousing system disclosed herein.
[0048] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0049] 1. First production line; 2. Second production line; 3. Third production line; 4. Transfer device; 5. Barcode scanning device; 6. Buffer station group;
[0050] 101. Tobacco pack; 102. Pallet; 103. Warehouse platform; 41. Transfer platform; 42. Shuttle; 43. Grating assembly; 431. First grating component; 432. Second grating component; 44. First transfer line; 45. Second transfer line; 46. Third transfer line; 51. First scanning component; 52. Second scanning component; 53. Third scanning component; 54. Fourth scanning component; 55. Fifth scanning component; 56. Sixth scanning component; 61. First buffer platform; 62. Second buffer platform. Detailed Implementation
[0051] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this disclosure or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0052] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.
[0053] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms “inner,” “outer,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are defined based on the production line, transfer device, or tobacco pack, etc., and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0054] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0055] First, this disclosure provides a tobacco processing package outbound system for sequentially removing tobacco processing packages 101 from shelves (warehouse area). In some embodiments, such as... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the tobacco processing package outbound system includes:
[0056] The first production line 1 and the second production line 2 are configured to sequentially transport the tobacco packs 101 from the shelves to the downstream.
[0057] The transfer device 4 is configured to transfer the tobacco pack 101 from the warehouse platform 103 to the first production line 1 and / or the second production line 2.
[0058] The third production line 3, independently set up from the transfer device 4, is connected between the first production line 1 and the second production line 2, and is configured to selectively achieve unidirectional conveying of the tobacco processing package 101 between the first production line 1 and the second production line 2; and
[0059] The barcode scanning device 5 is configured to identify the brand of the tobacco pack 101 and includes a first barcode scanning component 51 and a second barcode scanning component 52. The first barcode scanning component 51 is located between the first end of the first production line 1 and the third production line 3, and the second barcode scanning component 52 is located between the second end of the second production line 2 and the third production line 3. The first barcode scanning component 51 and the second barcode scanning component 52 are configured to determine the conveying direction of the tobacco pack 101 based on the brand of the tobacco pack 101.
[0060] Specifically, when the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 are in normal operation, the third production line 3 may not be activated, and the tobacco packs 101 will be shipped out from the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 in sequence. Specifically, the third production line 3 can unidirectionally transport the tobacco packs 101 from the first production line 1 to the second production line 2, or vice versa. Specifically, the third production line 3 transports or avoids tobacco packs 101 according to their transport order. Optionally, an indicator component can be installed on the third production line 3 to prevent new tobacco packs 101 from entering when a tobacco pack 101 is already present, thus avoiding encounters or blockages of tobacco packs with different transport directions on the third production line 3.
[0061] Optionally, the start / stop and cigarette pack outbound strategies of the third production line 3 can be determined by the status of the first production line 1 and the second production line 2. For example, if the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 are in normal condition, the third production line 3 may not be activated; if the first production line 1 or the second production line 2 is in a faulty state, the third production line 3 is activated, and the cigarette packs 101 are outbound sequentially from the production line in normal condition via the third production line 3; if the first production line 1 or the second production line 2 is in a busy state, the conveying direction of the cigarette packs 101 is determined according to the brand number of the cigarette packs 101 obtained by the first scanning component 51 and the second scanning component 52, and the cigarette packs 101 are outbound sequentially from the production line in a non-busy state via the third production line 3; if both the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 are in a busy state, the third production line 3 may not be activated.
[0062] Specifically, when the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 are in normal operation, the first scanning component 51 and the second scanning component 52 only identify the brand of the tobacco pack 101 to ensure the correct outbound sequence. They do not adjust the conveying direction of the tobacco packs, because the tobacco packs 101 that pass through the first scanning component 51 are conveyed along the first production line 1, and the tobacco packs 101 that pass through the second scanning component 52 are conveyed along the second production line 2. Optionally, the first scanning component 51 and the second scanning component 52, working together, can basically determine when the tobacco packs on the third production line 3 enter the first production line 1 or the second production line 2. Optionally, other scanning components can also be installed on the third production line 3 to accurately determine when the tobacco packs on the third production line 3 enter the first production line 1 or the second production line 2.
[0063] Specifically, when the first production line 1 is under pressure and there is an excess of tobacco packs 101, the first scanning unit 51 can identify the brand of the tobacco packs to determine the conveying direction. It will then convey tobacco packs conforming to the outgoing order of the first production line 1 to the first production line 1, and tobacco packs conforming to the outgoing order of the second production line 2 to the third production line 3, and then from the third production line 3 to the second production line 2, thus relieving the production pressure on the first production line 1. Conversely, when the second production line 2 is under pressure and there is an excess of tobacco packs 101, the second scanning unit 52 can identify the brand of the tobacco packs 101 and convey tobacco packs conforming to the outgoing order of the second production line 2 to the third production line 3, and then from the third production line 3 to the first production line 1, thus relieving the production pressure on the second production line 2.
[0064] Specifically, when the first production line 1 is malfunctioning, the third production line 3 is activated. The tobacco pouches 101, after passing through the first barcode scanner 51, are sequentially dispatched from the second production line 2, which is operating normally, via the third production line 3 and the second barcode scanner 52. At this time, the first and second barcode scanners 51 and 52 work together to determine when the tobacco pouches on the third production line 3 enter the second production line 2. For example, the tobacco pouches on the second production line 2 are dispatched in the order A1-A30. Tobacco pouch A4 enters the third production line 3 via the first barcode scanner 51. After tobacco pouches A1, A2, and A3 have all entered the second production line 2 via the second barcode scanner 52, the third production line 3 then dispatches tobacco pouch A4 via the second barcode scanner 52 into the second production line 2. Conversely, when the second production line 2 is malfunctioning, the third production line 3 is activated. At this time, the second barcode scanner 52 and the first barcode scanner 51 work together to determine when the tobacco pouches on the third production line 3 enter the first production line 1.
[0065] The tobacco pack warehousing system of this embodiment is connected between the first and second production lines via a third production line. It can ensure that tobacco packs are shipped out in sequence, while allowing tobacco packs from different production lines to complement each other according to their production status. If one production line is in an abnormal or tense state, production can be assisted by another production line. This can improve the adaptability of the tobacco pack warehousing system to various production conditions, enhance the system's risk resistance and warehousing efficiency.
[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the scanning device 5 also includes:
[0067] A third scanning component 53 is installed on the third production line 3. The third scanning component 53 is configured to cooperate with the first scanning component 51 to control the operating status of the third production line 3 according to the brand of the cigarette pack 101 so that the cigarette pack 101 is conveyed sequentially on the first production line 1; and / or
[0068] The fourth scanning component 54 is installed on the third production line 3. The fourth scanning component 54 is configured to cooperate with the second scanning component 52 to control the operating status of the third production line 3 according to the brand of the tobacco pack 101 so that the tobacco pack 101 is conveyed sequentially on the second production line 2.
[0069] Specifically, the third scanning component 53 is located at the first end of the third production line 3, and the fourth scanning component 54 is located at the second end of the third production line 3. More specifically, the third scanning component 53 may be adjacent to the first scanning component 51, and the fourth scanning component 54 may be adjacent to the second scanning component 52.
[0070] Specifically, the third scanning component 53, in conjunction with the first scanning component 51, can precisely control the timing of the tobacco packs entering the first production line by controlling the operating status of the third production line 3, so that the tobacco packs 101 are conveyed sequentially on the first production line 1. For example, the tobacco packs on the first production line 1 are shipped out in the order of A1-A30. Among them, tobacco pack A4 enters the third production line 3 via the second scanning component 52 and is scanned by the third scanning component 53. Combined with the scanning result of the first scanning component 51, if tobacco pack A4 is later in the sequence, the third production line 3 can be paused. After tobacco packs A1, A2, and A3 have all entered the second production line 2 via the first scanning component 51, the third production line 3 will then convey tobacco pack A4 via the first scanning component 51 into the first production line 1.
[0071] Correspondingly, the fourth scanning component 54, in conjunction with the second scanning component 52, can precisely control the timing of the tobacco packs entering the second production line 2 by controlling the operating status of the third production line 3, so that the tobacco packs 101 are conveyed sequentially in the second production line 2. For example, the tobacco packs on the second production line 2 are discharged in the order of A1-A30. Among them, tobacco pack A4 enters the third production line 3 through the second scanning component 52 and is scanned by the fourth scanning component 54. Based on the scanning result of the second scanning component 52, if tobacco pack A4 is later in the sequence, the third production line 3 can be paused. After tobacco packs A1, A2, and A3 have all entered the second production line 2 through the second scanning component 52, the third production line 3 will then convey tobacco pack A4 through the second scanning component 52 into the second production line 2.
[0072] This embodiment, through the cooperation of the third scanning component with the first scanning component and / or the fourth scanning component with the second scanning component, can accurately control the timing of the tobacco packs on the third production line entering the first and / or second production lines, avoiding the reduction in the efficiency of tobacco pack outbound or the error in the outbound sequence of tobacco packs due to unsuitable tobacco pack conveying speed, and improving the accuracy of tobacco pack outbound.
[0073] The inventors discovered during the production process that, because the production process involves sequential material output, there is often a waiting period for some tobacco packs to be shipped out first. For example, if you need to pick up tobacco A1, it is on shelf 6, while tobacco A2 is on shelf 1 and has already been delivered to warehouse platform 103 by the stacker crane. Therefore, you need to wait for A1, which reduces the efficiency of shipping out of the warehouse.
[0074] To address the above problems, in some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the tobacco processing package outbound system also includes:
[0075] The buffer station group 6, spaced apart from the warehouse station 103, is located between the first production line 1 and the warehouse station 103, and / or between the second production line 2 and the warehouse station 103. It is configured to temporarily store the non-sequential tobacco packs 101 that arrive at the transfer device 4 first, and transfer the tobacco packs 101 to the transfer device 4 for continued transport if the sequence is correct.
[0076] Specifically, the non-sequential tobacco pack 101 refers to tobacco packs that do not conform to the conveying sequence. In the actual production process, the non-sequential tobacco pack 101 specifically refers to tobacco packs that are ranked later in the sequence, because tobacco packs ranked earlier can be directly conveyed to the first production line 1 or the second production line 2. Optionally, the buffer station group 6 may include a first buffer station 61 and a second buffer station 62. The first buffer station 61 may be located between the first production line 1 and the warehouse station 103 to temporarily store the non-sequential tobacco packs 101 that arrive at the transfer device 4 first and are sent to the first production line 1. The second buffer station 62 may be located between the second production line 2 and the warehouse station 103 to temporarily store the non-sequential tobacco packs 101 that arrive at the transfer device 4 first and are sent to the second production line 2.
[0077] Optionally, the first buffer station 61 and the second buffer station 62 can be arranged along the first direction x and spaced apart, or they can be arranged in other ways. Optionally, one or more of the first buffer station 61 and the second buffer station 62 can be set, for example, two of the first buffer station 61 and the second buffer station 62 can be set (E1, E2, E3, E4). Optionally, the buffer station group 6 can be lifted and rotated 90° to convey the tobacco bales, or it can convey the tobacco bales in other suitable ways.
[0078] The buffer station group in this embodiment can temporarily store non-sequential tobacco packs that arrive at the transfer device first, which can reduce the transportation time of sequential tobacco packs that are ahead in the order, thereby reducing the idle time of the production line and improving the efficiency of tobacco pack out of the warehouse and the efficiency of tobacco production.
[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the scanning device 5 also includes:
[0080] The fifth scanning component 55, located on the transfer device 4, downstream of the buffer station group 6 and upstream of the first scanning component 51, is configured to determine the timing of the transfer of the tobacco pack 101 located in the buffer station group 6 based on the brand number of the tobacco pack 101; and / or
[0081] The sixth scanning component 56 is located on the transfer device 4, downstream of the buffer station group 6 and upstream of the second scanning component 52. It is configured to determine the timing of the transfer of the tobacco pack 101 located in the buffer station group 6 based on the brand of the tobacco pack 101.
[0082] Specifically, the fifth scanning component 55 and / or the sixth scanning component 56 can be used to determine the timing of the transfer of the tobacco packs 101 located in the buffer station group 6. For example, the tobacco packs on the first production line 1 are released in the order of A1-A30, of which tobacco pack A4 is released from the shelf first and then transported to the buffer station group 6. After tobacco packs A1, A2, and A3 have all passed through the fifth scanning component 55, the buffer station group 6 then transports tobacco pack A4 through the fifth scanning component 55 to ensure that the tobacco packs on the first production line 1 are transported in sequence.
[0083] This embodiment, through the fifth and / or sixth scanning components, can precisely control the timing of the tobacco packs entering the production line on the buffer station group, avoiding the reduction in the efficiency of tobacco pack outbound or the error in the outbound sequence due to unsuitable tobacco pack conveying speed, and improving the accuracy of tobacco pack outbound.
[0084] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the tobacco bales 101 from the shelves are all placed on pallets 102. Multiple warehouse platforms 103 are provided along the first direction x. The transfer device 4 includes:
[0085] Transfer station 41 extends along the first direction x;
[0086] Shuttle 42, movably mounted on transfer platform 41 along a first direction x, is configured to transfer tobacco processing packages 101 from warehouse platform 103; and
[0087] The palletizing assembly 43, located upstream of the first production line 1 and the second production line 2, is configured to separate the pallet 102 from the tobacco pack 101 and to stack multiple pallets 102.
[0088] Specifically, the shelving can be arranged in six columns, such as s1-s6, with six warehouse platforms 103 correspondingly located at one end of the six columns of shelving near the transfer platform 41. Optionally, three of the six warehouse platforms 103 are outbound platforms, such as D1, D2, and D3, used to place tobacco pouches 101 to be shipped out, with the tobacco pouches 101 placed on pallets 102. The other three warehouse platforms 103 are inbound platforms, such as D4, D5, and D6, used only to place pallets 102 to be received.
[0089] Optionally, the warehouse platform 103 may include a first shipping position and a second shipping position. The first shipping position is closer to the transfer platform 41 than the second shipping position. The tobacco packs that are transferred from the shelf by the stacker crane and are later in the order can be placed at the second shipping position first, while the tobacco packs that are transferred from the shelf by the stacker crane and are earlier in the order can be placed at the first shipping position first, so as to further improve the efficiency of tobacco pack outbound.
[0090] This embodiment improves the efficiency of tobacco pack outbound by transferring tobacco packs from the warehouse platform using a shuttle car. By separating the pallets from the tobacco packs using a palletizing assembly and stacking multiple pallets, the automation level of the tobacco pack outbound system can be improved, thereby increasing tobacco production efficiency.
[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the code disk assembly 43 includes a first code disk component 431 and a second code disk component 432, and the transfer device 4 further includes:
[0092] The first transfer line 44 is connected between the first production line 1 and the transfer station 41, and the first encoder component 431 is located at the end of the first transfer line 44 near the first production line.
[0093] The second transfer line 45 connects the second production line 2 and the transfer station 41, and the second encoder component 432 is located at one end of the second transfer line 45 near the second production line; and
[0094] The third transfer line 46 has its first and second ends connected to the first code plate component 431 and the second code plate component 432, respectively, and its third end connected to the transfer station 41. It is configured to put the stacked pallets 102 back into the warehouse.
[0095] Specifically, the first pallet rack component 431 is configured to separate the pallet 102 on the first transfer line 44 from the tobacco pack 101 and to stack multiple pallets 102, and the second pallet rack component 432 is configured to separate the pallet 102 on the second transfer line 45 from the tobacco pack 101 and to stack multiple pallets 102.
[0096] Specifically, the fifth scanning component 55 is located at one end of the first transfer line 44 near the transfer station 41, and the sixth scanning component 56 is located at one end of the second transfer line 45 near the transfer station 41. Specifically, the first scanning component 51 identifies the brand of the tobacco pack after it has been separated by the first code plate component 431, and the second scanning component 52 identifies the brand of the tobacco pack after it has been separated by the second code plate component 432.
[0097] This embodiment separates the pallet from the tobacco pack by using a first and a second pallet component, and then re-enters the pallet after stacking it into the warehouse via a third transfer line. This improves the automation level of the tobacco pack outbound system and increases production efficiency.
[0098] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the tobacco processing package outbound system also includes a buffer station group 6, which includes:
[0099] The first buffer station 61 is located upstream of the first transfer line 44 and adjacent to the intermediate station 41. The first buffer station 61 is configured to temporarily store non-sequential tobacco bales 101 that arrive at the shuttle car 42 first, and to transfer the tobacco bales 101 to the first transfer line 44 if the sequence is correct; and
[0100] The second buffer station 62 is located upstream of the second transfer line 45 and adjacent to the transfer station 41. The second buffer station 62 is configured to temporarily store the non-sequential tobacco packs 101 that arrive at the shuttle car 42 first, and transfer the tobacco packs 101 to the second transfer line 45 if the sequence is correct.
[0101] The first buffer station 61 and the second buffer station 62 are arranged along the first direction x and are spaced apart.
[0102] Specifically, the fifth scanning component 55 can be used to determine the timing of the transfer of the tobacco pack 101 located at the first buffer station 61, and the sixth scanning component 56 can be used to determine the timing of the transfer of the tobacco pack 101 located at the second buffer station 62. For example, the tobacco packs on the first production line 1 are released in the order of A1-A30, among which the tobacco pack A4 is released from the shelf first and then temporarily stored at the first buffer station 61. After the tobacco packs A1, A2, and A3 have all passed through the fifth scanning component 55, the buffer station group 6 then transports the tobacco pack A4 through the fifth scanning component 55 to ensure that the tobacco packs on the first production line 1 are transported in sequence.
[0103] Optionally, one or more first buffer stations 61 and second buffer stations 62 can be set. For example, two first buffer stations 61 and two second buffer stations 62 can be set. The first buffer station 61 includes E1 and E2, and the second buffer station 62 includes E3 and E4. Optionally, both the first buffer station 61 and the second buffer station 62 can be used to convey the tobacco bales by means of lifting and rotating 90°.
[0104] This embodiment can temporarily store non-sequential tobacco packs that arrive at the transfer device first through the first and second buffer stations, reducing the transportation time of sequential tobacco packs that arrive earlier in the sequence, thereby reducing the idle time of the production line and improving the efficiency of tobacco pack delivery and tobacco production efficiency.
[0105] In some embodiments, the material inside the tobacco processing pack 101 is tobacco leaf, and the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 are tobacco processing production lines. Optionally, the tobacco leaf can be tobacco leaves that have undergone destemming treatment by methods such as leaf threshing, and have had stems with a diameter greater than 1.5 mm removed.
[0106] Secondly, this disclosure provides a method for releasing tobacco bales from the warehouse based on the tobacco bale releasing system of the above embodiments, including:
[0107] Obtain the status of the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 to determine the start-up and shutdown of the third production line 3 and the outbound strategy of the tobacco packaging.
[0108] With the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 in normal condition, the third production line 3 is not in use, and the cigarette packs 101 are shipped out from the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 in sequence.
[0109] If the first production line 1 or the second production line 2 is in a faulty state, the third production line 3 is activated, and the cigarette packs 101 are shipped out of the warehouse in sequence from the production line in normal state via the third production line 3.
[0110] When the first production line 1 or the second production line 2 is under pressure, the conveying direction of the tobacco pack 101 is determined according to the brand number of the tobacco pack 101 obtained by the first scanning component 51 and the second scanning component 52. The tobacco pack 101 is replenished from the production line under non-pressure conditions via the third production line 3 and shipped out in sequence.
[0111] The method for releasing tobacco packs in this embodiment can flexibly select the release strategy based on the production status of the first and second production lines. It can ensure that the tobacco packs are released in sequence, while allowing tobacco packs from different production lines to complement each other according to their production status. If one production line is in an abnormal or tense state, production can be assisted by another production line. This enables the method to adapt to various production conditions and improves the efficiency of releasing tobacco packs and tobacco production efficiency.
[0112] In some embodiments, the scanning device 5 further includes a third scanning component 53 and a fourth scanning component 54, and the method for removing the tobacco packs from the warehouse further includes:
[0113] The operating status of the third production line 3 is controlled based on the scanning results of the third scanning component 53 and the first scanning component 51 to ensure that the cigarette packs 101 are conveyed sequentially in the first production line 1; and / or
[0114] The operating status of the third production line 3 is controlled based on the scanning results of the fourth scanning component 54 and the second scanning component 52 so that the tobacco packs 101 are conveyed sequentially in the second production line 2.
[0115] This embodiment controls the operation status of the third production line based on the scanning results of the third scanning component and the first scanning component and / or the scanning results of the fourth scanning component and the second scanning component. It can accurately control the timing of the tobacco packs on the third production line entering the first production line and / or the second production line, avoid errors in the order of tobacco packs leaving the warehouse, and improve the accuracy of tobacco packs leaving the warehouse.
[0116] In some embodiments, the tobacco bale outbound system further includes a buffer station group 6, and the tobacco bale outbound method further includes:
[0117] The buffer station group 6 temporarily stores the non-sequential tobacco packs 101 that arrive at the transfer device 4 first, and transfers the tobacco packs 101 to the transfer device 4 for continued transportation if the sequence is correct.
[0118] Specifically, the non-sequential tobacco pack 101 is a tobacco pack that does not conform to the conveying sequence. In the actual production process, the non-sequential tobacco pack 101 specifically refers to the tobacco pack that is ranked later in the sequence, because the tobacco packs ranked earlier can be directly conveyed to the first production line 1 or the second production line 2.
[0119] This embodiment reduces the waiting time for sequentially processed tobacco packages that arrive at the transfer device first by temporarily storing the non-sequential tobacco packages in the buffer station group, thereby reducing the idle time of the production line and improving the efficiency of tobacco package delivery and tobacco production.
[0120] In some embodiments, the scanning device 5 further includes a fifth scanning component 55 and a sixth scanning component 56, and the method for removing the tobacco packs from the warehouse further includes:
[0121] The timing of transferring the tobacco pack 101 located in the buffer station group 6 is determined based on the scanning results of the fifth scanning component 55 and / or the sixth scanning component 56.
[0122] This embodiment determines the timing of the transfer of tobacco packs based on the scanning results of the fifth and / or sixth scanning components, which can accurately control the order in which tobacco packs on the buffer station group enter the production line, avoid errors in the order of tobacco packs leaving the warehouse, and improve the accuracy of tobacco packs leaving the warehouse.
[0123] In some specific embodiments, taking a certain A1-A30 formula as an example, the method for issuing tobacco bales is further explained. The 30 tobacco bales may contain the same type of sheet tobacco. Firstly, since the A1-A30 sheet tobaccos are evenly distributed in the storage area, to ensure consistency, the issuing process is also evenly distributed, not issued in the order of shelves s1-s6. During the production process, the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) issues a task to the tobacco bale issuing system. After receiving the task, the system executes the corresponding issuing strategy based on the production line's production status.
[0124] When the first production line 1 and the second production line 2 are in normal operation, the third production line 3 is not in use. The tobacco packs 101 are shipped out of the warehouse in sequence from the first production line 1 and the second production line 2. The basic outbound process of the materials is as follows: the stacker crane picks up the materials and delivers them to the warehouse platform 103. The shuttle car 42 delivers the materials to the first transfer line 44 or the second transfer line 45. The pallet 102 is separated from the tobacco packs 101 by the palletizing assembly 43. The tobacco packs 101 are then transported to the first production line 1 or the second production line 2. After being stacked, the pallets 102 are returned to the warehouse via the third transfer line 46 for use by the subsequent tobacco sheets.
[0125] If the first production line 1 or the second production line 2 is in a faulty state, the third production line 3 is activated, and the tobacco pack 101 is shipped out from the production line in normal state in sequence via the third production line 3. For example, if the first production line 1 is in a faulty or abnormal state, the tobacco pack 101 can be shipped out from the second production line 2.
[0126] There are three warehouse platforms 103 for shipment: D1, D2, and D3. Each warehouse platform 103 corresponds to two storage locations, one in front and one behind. When either the first production line 1 or the second production line 2 is under pressure, for example, when the first production line 1 is under pressure, the cigarette packs 101 can be replenished from the second production line 2, which is not under pressure, via the third production line 3 and shipped out in sequence. During the scheduling process, according to the principle of balance, the warehouse area first sets which cigarette packs are shipped out from shelves s1-s6. For example, shelf s1 ships out cigarette packs A1 / 2 / 6 / 26, and shelf s2 ships out cigarette packs A3 / 5 / 8 / 12. Shelves s1 and s2 share warehouse platform D1 and one stacker crane. If cigarette packs A5 from shelf s2 are shipped out first and arrive at platform D1, they can be transported by shuttle car 42 to platform E2 of the first buffer platform 61 to wait. After the preceding cigarette packs are shipped out, they are then transported to the first transfer line 44 by shuttle car 42 or by lifting and rotating conveyor.
[0127] If A1 is scanned by the fifth scanning unit 55 and then sent to the first scanning unit 51, the scanning count corresponds to the order and brand number. If it belongs to the first production line 1, it is sent to the left; if it belongs to the second production line 2, it is sent to the right via the third production line 3. The third production line 3 will then avoid it according to the order. If A2 is on the right production line, the function of the fourth scanning unit 54 is to identify the order of the corresponding cigarette pieces and, in conjunction with the second scanning unit 52, determine the timing of its entry into the second production line 2. The third scanning unit 53, in conjunction with the first scanning unit 51, determines the timing of its entry into the first production line 1.
[0128] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of a tobacco processing package warehousing system and method. Specific embodiments have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this disclosure. These embodiments are merely illustrative and are intended to aid in understanding the method and core concepts of this disclosure. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this disclosure without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of this disclosure.
Claims
1. A system for releasing tobacco bales from warehouses, characterized in that, A system for sequentially dispatching cut tobacco bales (101) from a storage rack, the system comprising: a first production line (1) and a second production line (2) configured to sequentially transport cut tobacco bales (101) from the storage rack to a downstream; a transfer device (4) configured to transfer cut tobacco bales (101) from a warehouse platform (103) to the first production line (1) and / or the second production line (2); a third production line (3) independent of the transfer device (4) and connected between the first production line (1) and the second production line (2), configured to selectively enable one-way transport of cut tobacco bales (101) between the first production line (1) and the second production line (2); and a code scanning device (5) configured to identify the brand of cut tobacco bales (101), comprising a first code scanning component (51) and a second code scanning component (52), the first code scanning component (51) being arranged between the first end of the first production line (1) and the third production line (3), and the second code scanning component (52) being arranged between the second end of the second production line (2) and the third production line (3), the first code scanning component (51) and the second code scanning component (52) being configured to determine the transport direction of cut tobacco bales (101) based on the brand of cut tobacco bales (101).
2. The cut tobacco bale shipping system of claim 1, wherein, The code scanning device (5) further comprises: a third code scanning component (53) arranged on the third production line (3), the third code scanning component (53) being configured to cooperate with the first code scanning component (51) to control the operating state of the third production line (3) based on the brand of cut tobacco bales (101) to sequentially transport cut tobacco bales (101) on the first production line (1); and / or a fourth code scanning component (54) arranged on the third production line (3), the fourth code scanning component (54) being configured to cooperate with the second code scanning component (52) to control the operating state of the third production line (3) based on the brand of cut tobacco bales (101) to sequentially transport cut tobacco bales (101) on the second production line (2).
3. The cut tobacco bale shipping system of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: a buffer platform group (6) spaced apart from the warehouse platform (103) and arranged between the first production line (1) and the warehouse platform (103), and / or arranged between the second production line (2) and the warehouse platform (103), configured to temporarily store non-sequential cut tobacco bales (101) that first arrive at the transfer device (4), and transfer cut tobacco bales (101) to the transfer device (4) for further transport if the sequence is consistent.
4. The cut tobacco bale shipping system of claim 3, wherein, The code scanning device (5) further comprises: a fifth code scanning component (55) arranged on the transfer device (4), arranged downstream of the buffer platform group (6) and upstream of the first code scanning component (51), configured to determine the transfer timing of cut tobacco bales (101) located in the buffer platform group (6) based on the brand of cut tobacco bales (101); and / or A sixth code scanning component (56) is arranged on the transfer device (4), is arranged downstream of the buffer station group (6) and is arranged upstream of the second code scanning component (52), and is configured to determine the transfer timing of the cut tobacco bales (101) located at the buffer station group (6) according to the brand of the cut tobacco bales (101).
5. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The cut tobacco bales (101) from the shelves are all placed on the trays (102), and the warehouse stations (103) are arranged in the first direction (x), and the transfer device (4) comprises: A transfer station (41) extending in the first direction (x); A shuttle vehicle (42) movably arranged on the transfer station (41) in the first direction (x) and configured to transfer the cut tobacco bales (101) from the warehouse stations (103); and A tray stacking assembly (43) arranged upstream of the first production line (1) and the second production line (2) and configured to separate the trays (102) from the cut tobacco bales (101) and stack multiple trays (102).
6. The cut tobacco bale shipping system of claim 5, wherein, The tray stacking assembly (43) comprises a first tray stacking component (431) and a second tray stacking component (432), and the transfer device (4) further comprises: A first transfer line (44) connected between the first production line (1) and the transfer station (41), wherein the first tray stacking component (431) is arranged at one end of the first transfer line (44) close to the first production line (1); A second transfer line (45) connected between the second production line (2) and the transfer station (41), wherein the second tray stacking component (432) is arranged at one end of the second transfer line (45) close to the second production line (2); and A third transfer line (46) having first and second ends connected to the first and second tray stacking components (431, 432), respectively, and a third end connected to the transfer station (41), and configured to re-store the stacked trays (102).
7. The cut tobacco bale shipping system of claim 6, wherein, Further comprising a buffer station group (6), wherein the buffer station group (6) comprises: A first buffer station (61) arranged upstream of the first transfer line (44) and adjacent to the transfer station (41), and configured to temporarily store the out-of-sequence cut tobacco bales (101) that first arrive at the shuttle vehicle (42) and transfer the cut tobacco bales (101) to the first transfer line (44) if the sequence is correct; and A second buffer station (62) arranged upstream of the second transfer line (45) and adjacent to the transfer station (41), and configured to temporarily store the out-of-sequence cut tobacco bales (101) that first arrive at the shuttle vehicle (42) and transfer the cut tobacco bales (101) to the second transfer line (45) if the sequence is correct; Wherein, the first buffer station (61) and the second buffer station (62) are arranged and spaced apart in the first direction (x).
8. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The material in the cut tobacco bales (101) is tobacco strips, and the first production line (1) and the second production line (2) are tobacco cut tobacco production lines.
9. A method of storing a cut tobacco bale based on the cut tobacco bale storage system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, Comprise: Acquire the states of the first production line (1) and the second production line (2) to determine the start-stop and bale out policy of the third production line (3); When the first production line (1) and the second production line (2) are in normal state, the third production line (3) is not started, and the bales (101) are sequentially baled out from the first production line (1) and the second production line (2) respectively; When the first production line (1) or the second production line (2) is in fault state, the third production line (3) is started, and the bales (101) are sequentially baled out from the production line in normal state through the third production line (3); When the first production line (1) or the second production line (2) is in tension state, the bale (101) conveying direction is determined according to the bale (101) brand obtained by the first scanning component (51) and the second scanning component (52), and the bales (101) are sequentially baled out from the production line in non-tension state through the third production line (3).
10. The method according to claim 9, wherein The scanning device (5) further comprises a third scanning component (53) and a fourth scanning component (54), and the bale out method further comprises: controlling the running state of the third production line (3) according to the scanning results of the third scanning component (53) and the first scanning component (51) to sequentially convey the bales (101) in the first production line (1); and / or controlling the running state of the third production line (3) according to the scanning results of the fourth scanning component (54) and the second scanning component (52) to sequentially convey the bales (101) in the second production line (2).
11. The tobacco bale-out warehouse method according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The bale out system further comprises a buffer station group (6), and the bale out method further comprises: temporarily storing the non-sequential bales (101) that first arrive at the transfer device (4) in the buffer station group (6), and transferring the bales (101) to the transfer device (4) for further conveying when the sequence is consistent.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the method further comprises: The scanning device (5) further comprises a fifth scanning component (55) and a sixth scanning component (56), and the bale out method further comprises: judging the transfer timing of the bales (101) located in the buffer station group (6) according to the scanning results of the fifth scanning component (55) and / or the sixth scanning component (56).
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