A carton unpacking and refilling device

By designing a carton unpacking and refilling device, the unpacking and refilling of carton label paper has been automated, solving the problem of frequent manual refilling in medium-speed carton packaging machines, improving work efficiency and reducing labor intensity, and meeting the modern management requirements of the tobacco production industry.

CN117446430BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10XUCHANG TOBACCO MACHINERY +1
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2023-12-08
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

The existing technology lacks a fully automatic feeding, unpacking and unloading mechanism for medium-speed carton label paper packaging machines, resulting in frequent manual feeding, low efficiency, high labor intensity, and failure to meet the requirements of modern lean management in the tobacco production industry.

Method used

A carton unpacking and refilling device was designed, including a high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism, a vertical shifting mechanism, a horizontal shifting mechanism, an unpacking mechanism, a kraft paper recycling mechanism, and a lowering mechanism. The device achieves automated unpacking and refilling of carton label paper through mechanical structure, reducing manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

It improved work efficiency, reduced labor intensity, and enabled automated material buffering and feeding, meeting the modern lean management needs of the tobacco production industry.

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Abstract

This invention discloses a carton unpacking and replenishment device, comprising: a high-altitude buffer conveyor mechanism disposed above a carton packaging machine for buffering the carton label paper; a vertically movable vertical displacement mechanism located at one end of the high-altitude buffer conveyor mechanism; a horizontally movable horizontal displacement mechanism located on the right side of the bottom end of the vertical displacement mechanism; a lifting and lowering unpacking mechanism located above the horizontal displacement mechanism for unpacking the kraft paper on the label paper; a lifting and lowering kraft paper recycling mechanism located below the horizontal displacement mechanism; a receiving platform located below the horizontal displacement mechanism; and a lowering mechanism located on the right side of the horizontal displacement mechanism for rotating and unloading the unpacked label paper onto the feeding port of the carton packaging machine. The carton unpacking and replenishment device provided by this invention uses a mechanical structure to replace manual feeding, saving labor costs and improving work efficiency; the entire device is installed above the carton packaging machine, without occupying ground space or affecting the working positions of personnel and machinery on the ground.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of material conveying, in particular to a carton unsealing and replenishing device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of cigarette production, since there is only an automatic feeding system for high-speed carton packaging machines on the market at present, the system is placed on the ground, occupies a large area, and only small carton trademark papers can realize automatic feeding, and the carton trademark papers need to be manually transported and fed.

[0003] At present, there is no full-automatic feeding and unsealing mechanism for general and medium-speed carton trademark paper packaging machines, and the consumption speed of carton trademark papers is relatively fast during operation, the carton trademark paper stack is heavy, the buffer capacity of the carton trademark paper packaging machine is small, the feeding port is high and has an inclined angle, and manual transportation needs to be frequently performed multiple times to replenish the material bin of the feeding port and maintain the operation, and at present, the operation state of the packaging machine needs to be observed by an operator all the time, and the automatic feeding system of the high-speed carton packaging machine can only be applied to high-speed machines and cannot be applied to the large number of medium-speed packaging machines on the market, and manual repeated feeding is required to meet the operation of the packaging machine; this method has low efficiency, high labor intensity, low automation degree, and high labor cost for the operator, and cannot meet the requirements of modern and lean management of the tobacco production industry.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a carton unsealing and replenishing device. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application aims to provide a carton unsealing and replenishing device to solve the problems in the prior art, replace manual feeding actions with mechanical structures, save labor costs, and improve work efficiency; the entire carton trademark paper unsealing and replenishing device is installed above the carton packaging machine, does not occupy ground space, and does not affect the working positions of ground personnel and machines.

[0006] The present application provides a carton unsealing and replenishing device, which comprises: a high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism arranged above a carton packaging machine and used for buffering carton trademark papers; a vertical displacement mechanism movably arranged at one end of one side of the high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism in a vertical direction; a horizontal displacement mechanism movably arranged at the bottom right side of the vertical displacement mechanism in a horizontal direction; a unsealing mechanism arranged above the horizontal displacement mechanism and used for unsealing kraft papers on the carton trademark papers; a kraft paper recycling mechanism arranged below the horizontal displacement mechanism and used for recycling the unsealed kraft papers; a receiving platform further arranged below the horizontal displacement mechanism; and a descending mechanism arranged at the right side of the horizontal displacement mechanism and used for rotating and discharging the unsealed carton trademark papers on a feeding port of the carton packaging machine.

[0007] The strip box unpacking and replenishing device as described above, preferably, the high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism comprises a plurality of conveying belts arranged in sequence in the horizontal direction.

[0008] The strip box unpacking and replenishing device as described above, preferably, the vertical displacement mechanism comprises a linear module arranged in the vertical direction, a first slider arranged on the right side of the linear module and capable of sliding in the vertical direction, a lifting back plate arranged on the right side of the first slider, a lifting baffle arranged on the right side of the lifting back plate, a lifting support plate arranged in the horizontal direction on the right side of the lifting baffle, and an upper surface of the lifting support plate capable of moving to be flush with an upper surface of the high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism; a plurality of pulleys are arranged on the lifting support plate.

[0009] The strip box unpacking and replenishing device as described above, preferably, the lifting back plate is installed on the first slider by means of screws, and the lifting baffle is connected to the lifting back plate by means of studs; a lifting bracket is arranged below the lifting support plate for supporting the lifting support plate, the lifting bracket is fastened to the lifting baffle, and the lifting support plate is connected to the lifting baffle.

[0010] The strip box unpacking and replenishing device as described above, preferably, the horizontal displacement mechanism comprises two first linear guides arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, a first mounting plate arranged between the two first linear guides, and second sliders arranged on the two first linear guides, respectively; two second linear guides are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction on the first mounting plate; a third slider is arranged on each second linear guide and capable of moving in the direction of the second linear guide; a left material aligning clamp plate and a right material aligning clamp plate are arranged on the front and back sides, respectively, below each third slider, for clamping the strip box label paper.

[0011] The strip box unpacking and replenishing device as described above, preferably, the first mounting plate is connected to the corresponding second sliders by means of screws; the left material aligning clamp plate and the right material aligning clamp plate are connected to the third sliders by means of screws and are capable of moving with the movement of the third sliders; a left material aligning top plate is arranged on the inner side of the left material aligning clamp plate; and a right material aligning top plate is arranged on the inner side of the right material aligning clamp plate.

[0012] The strip box unpacking and replenishing device as described above, preferably, the unpacking mechanism comprises two liftable third linear guides fixed on the support assembly, a linear guide connecting plate is arranged on the side wall of the slider of each third linear guide, a second mounting plate is arranged between the lower ends of each linear guide connecting plate, a fourth linear guide is arranged on the second mounting plate, a tool holder is mounted on the slider of the fourth linear guide, and a cutter is mounted on the tool holder; a first suction disc holder and a linear cylinder push rod are further arranged on the second mounting plate, the first suction disc holder is connected with the linear cylinder push rod, the linear cylinder push rod can be displaced forward and backward along with the movement of the linear cylinder push rod, and a plurality of first vacuum suction discs for adsorbing kraft paper are arranged on the first suction disc holder.

[0013] The strip box unpacking and replenishing device as described above, preferably, the kraft paper recycling mechanism comprises a mounting back plate, a first roller is arranged on the side wall of the mounting back plate, a second linear cylinder connected with the first roller is further arranged on the side wall of the mounting back plate, and the second linear cylinder is located outside the first roller; a second suction disc holder is arranged on one side of the first roller, a plurality of second vacuum suction discs are arranged on the second suction disc holder, a recycling box is arranged below the second suction disc holder, an arc-shaped guide plate is arranged between the second suction disc holder and the recycling box, and a second roller is arranged above the recycling box; a third linear cylinder is arranged below the first roller, and guide rods are arranged on both sides of the third linear cylinder.

[0014] The strip box unpacking and replenishing device as described above, preferably, the descending mechanism comprises two parallel arranged lifting moving assemblies, each lifting moving assembly comprises a vertical lifting guide rail and a fourth slider slidable along the vertical lifting guide rail; a rotating device is arranged between the two lifting moving assemblies in the horizontal direction, and a fifth linear guide is arranged on the rotating device; a material receiving device is arranged below the fifth linear guide; a left clamping jaw and a right clamping jaw are respectively arranged on the two sides of the material receiving device; a first material receiving bottom plate is arranged at the bottom end of the material receiving device, and a plurality of rollers are arranged on the first material receiving bottom plate.

[0015] The strip box unpacking and replenishing device as described above, preferably, the material receiving platform comprises a second material receiving bottom plate and a first material receiving platform, a movable material receiving platform and a fixed material receiving platform arranged in sequence on the second material receiving bottom plate, a sixth linear guide rail is arranged between the second material receiving bottom plate and the movable material receiving platform, and the movable material receiving platform is installed on the sixth linear guide rail; a plurality of rollers are installed on the first material receiving platform, the movable material receiving platform and the fixed material receiving platform; the first material receiving platform is installed at the rear side of the lifting plate of the vertical displacement mechanism; the unpacking mechanism is installed above the first material receiving platform, and the kraft paper recycling mechanism is installed at the rear side of the first material receiving platform.

[0016] The strip box unpacking and replenishing device of the present application comprises a high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism, a vertical displacement mechanism, a horizontal displacement mechanism, an unpacking mechanism, a kraft paper recycling mechanism, a descending mechanism and a material receiving platform. The device replaces the original manual transportation, unpacking and feeding actions, uses a mechanical structure to replace the manual feeding action, saves labor cost and improves work efficiency. The entire strip box trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device is installed above the strip box packaging machine, does not occupy ground space and does not affect the working positions of ground personnel and machines. The descending mechanism can rotate the strip box trademark paper by a certain angle to be parallel to the feeding port of the strip box packaging machine and accurately place the strip box trademark paper at the feeding port of the strip box packaging machine. The material of the strip box trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device can be connected with an RGV car conveying line and a material station to realize automatic buffer and automatic feeding of the material from the warehouse to the packaging machine without human participation, intelligent scheduling and unmanned production. If the RGV car conveying line is not used, an elevator can be installed to use as an independent unit. The device adopts modular design, is simple and convenient to design and is suitable for different specifications of strip box trademark paper. The device adopts a lower unpacking design, conveys the material to the lower layer to complete the work, does not occupy the buffer space of the high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism, can unpack multiple groups of materials, supplies the packaging machine at any time, does not affect the buffer rhythm, is convenient to maintain, can observe the unpacking action, can correct and quickly handle problems at any time and does not affect the production rhythm. The device has high automation degree, simple operation, reasonable layout, high work efficiency, large material buffer capacity, can replace the manual feeding process, greatly reduces labor intensity, improves production efficiency, saves labor cost, improves the automation level and meets the requirements of modern lean management of the tobacco production industry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] To make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application will be further described below with reference to the drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 A perspective structural schematic view of the strip box unpacking and replenishing device embodiment provided by the present application;

[0019] Figure 2The side view of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the feeding opening of the packing machine of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 The structural schematic diagram of the vertical displacement mechanism of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0022] Figure 5 The structural schematic diagram of the horizontal displacement mechanism of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0023] Figure 6 The schematic diagram of the position of the cigarette carton trademark paper on the horizontal displacement mechanism;

[0024] Figure 7 The three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the unpacking mechanism of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0025] Figure 8 The side view of the unpacking mechanism of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0026] Figure 9 The three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the kraft paper recycling mechanism of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0027] Figure 10 The side view of the kraft paper recycling mechanism of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0028] Figure 11 The three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the descending mechanism of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0029] Figure 12 The working position diagram of the descending mechanism of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0030] Figure 13 The structural schematic diagram of the receiving platform of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application;

[0031] Figure 14 The working position schematic diagram of the receiving platform of the cigarette carton trademark paper unpacking and replenishing device provided by the present application.

[0032] Explanation of reference signs: 1-high altitude buffer conveying mechanism, 2-vertical displacement mechanism, 3-horizontal displacement mechanism, 4-unpacking mechanism, 5-kraft paper recycling mechanism, 6-descending mechanism, 7-receiving platform, 8-carton packaging machine feeding port, 9-carton trademark paper, 21-linear module, 22-first sliding block, 23-lifting back plate, 24-lifting baffle, 25-lifting bracket, 26-lifting support plate, 27-pulley, 28-stud, 31-first linear guide rail, 32-first mounting plate, 33-second sliding block, 34-second linear guide rail, 35-right material straightening clamping plate, 36-right material straightening top plate, 37-third sliding block, 38-left material straightening clamping plate, 39-left material straightening top plate, 41-third linear guide rail, 42-fourth linear guide rail, 43-first suction disc holder, 44-linear cylinder push rod, 45-cutter holder, 46-second mounting plate, 47-cutter, 48-first vacuum suction disc, 49-linear guide rail connecting plate, 51-first roller, 52-mounting back plate, 53-second linear cylinder, 54-second vacuum suction disc, 55-guide plate, 56-recovery box, 57-second roller, 58-guide rod, 59-third linear cylinder, 61-lifting moving assembly, 611-vertical lifting guide rail, 612-fourth sliding block, 62-left clamping jaw, 63-first receiving bottom plate, 64-right clamping jaw, 65-receiving device, 66-rotating device, 67-fifth linear guide rail, 71-first conveying platform, 72-movable receiving platform, 73-fixed receiving platform, 74-second receiving bottom plate, 75-sixth linear guide rail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description of the exemplary embodiments is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, its application or uses. The disclosure can be implemented in numerous different forms, not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that the relative arrangement of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments, the components of the materials, numerical expressions, and numerical values, unless specifically stated otherwise, should be interpreted as merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation.

[0034] The "first", "second", and similar words used in the present disclosure do not represent any order, number or importance, but are only used to distinguish different parts. The words such as "include" or "contain" mean that the elements before the word cover the elements listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of also covering other elements. "Up", "down" and the like are only used to represent the relative positional relationship, and when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0035] In the present disclosure, when it is described that a specific component is located between a first component and a second component, there can be or can not be an intervening component between the specific component and the first component or the second component. When it is described that a specific component is connected to other components, the specific component can be directly connected to the other components without an intervening component, or can not be directly connected to the other components with an intervening component.

[0036] All the terms used in the present disclosure, including technical terms or scientific terms, have the same meanings as understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that the terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted in a manner consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or excessively formalized sense, unless specifically defined herein.

[0037] The techniques, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art can not be discussed in detail, but should be considered part of the specification where appropriate.

[0038] As Figures 1-14 The strip box unpacking and replenishing device provided by the embodiment includes: a high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism 1 arranged above a strip box packaging machine and used for buffering a strip box trademark paper 9; a vertical displacement mechanism 2 movably arranged at one end of the high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism 1 in a vertical direction; a horizontal displacement mechanism 3 movably arranged at the bottom right of the vertical displacement mechanism 2 in a horizontal direction; a lifting unpacking mechanism 4 arranged above the horizontal displacement mechanism 3 and used for unpacking kraft paper on the strip box trademark paper 9; a lifting kraft paper recycling mechanism 5 arranged below the horizontal displacement mechanism 3 and used for recycling the unpacked kraft paper; a receiving platform 7 also arranged below the horizontal displacement mechanism 3; and a descending mechanism 6 arranged at the right of the horizontal displacement mechanism 3 and used for rotating and feeding the unpacked strip box trademark paper 9 onto a feeding port 8 of the strip box packaging machine.

[0039] The high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism 1 is installed on a bracket, and specifically includes a plurality of conveying belts arranged in sequence in a horizontal direction. Figure 1 And Figure 2As shown, in this invention, there are two conveyor belts. It should be noted that this invention does not specifically limit the number and length of the conveyor belts. After the RGV trolley transports the carton label paper 9 to its position, it is handed over to the conveyor belt. The carton label paper 9 can be transported and buffered on the conveyor belt. In specific implementation, each conveyor belt is selected according to the general external dimensions of the carton label paper 9 to meet the needs of various specifications and shapes of carton label paper 9. The buffer amount and conveying of the label paper can be controlled by the operation of the belt conveyor. The number of conveying components can be freely increased or decreased according to the relative distance between the carton packaging machine and the RGV conveyor line. In this invention, the conveyor belt adopts a modular design, which is convenient to install. When the downstream carton packaging machine issues a material request, the conveyor belt transports the carton label paper 9 to the vertical shifting mechanism 2 and hands it over to the vertical shifting mechanism 2.

[0040] During operation, the carton label paper 9 is transported by the RGV trolley to the high-altitude buffer conveyor 1 for buffering. When the carton label paper 9 of the packaging machine below is consumed to a certain extent, the carton label paper 9 buffered at the top will enter the vertical shift mechanism 2. The lifting component of the vertical shift mechanism 2 will transport the carton label paper 9 to the lower layer. The horizontal shift mechanism 3 moves onto the lifting component, clamps the carton label paper 9 and transports it to the receiving platform 7. Then, the unsealing mechanism 4 and the kraft paper recycling mechanism 5 move. The unsealing mechanism 4 unseales the kraft paper on the carton label paper 9. Then, the kraft paper recycling mechanism 5 descends and rolls the unsealed kraft paper into the recycling box 56. The receiving platform 7 receives the unsealed carton label paper 9 that is transported with the horizontal shift mechanism 3 and docks with the descending mechanism 6. Finally, the horizontal shift mechanism 3 hands the carton label paper 9 to the descending mechanism 6, which rotates the carton label paper 9 and discharges it onto the feeding port 8 of the carton packaging machine.

[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 13 As shown, the receiving platform 7 further includes a first receiving platform 71, a movable receiving platform 72, and a fixed receiving platform 73 arranged sequentially. The first receiving platform 71 is installed behind the vertical shifting mechanism 2; the unsealing mechanism 4 is installed above the first receiving platform 71; and the kraft paper recycling mechanism 5 is installed behind the first receiving platform 71.

[0042] Furthermore, such as Figure 4As shown, the vertical shifting mechanism 2 includes: a linear module 21 arranged vertically; a first slider 22 that can slide vertically along the linear module 21 is provided on the right side of the linear module 21; a lifting back plate 23 is provided on the right side of the first slider 22; a lifting baffle 24 is provided on the right side of the lifting back plate 23; and a lifting support plate 26 arranged horizontally is provided on the right side of the lifting baffle 24. The upper surface of the lifting support plate 26 can be moved to be flush with the upper surface of the high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism 1. Several pulleys 27 are provided on the lifting support plate 26 to facilitate the sliding of the carton label paper 9 onto the lifting baffle 24. The linear module 21 is mounted on a corresponding support assembly.

[0043] Furthermore, the lifting back plate 23 is mounted on the first slider 22 by screws, and the lifting baffle 24 is connected to the lifting back plate 23 by studs 28; a lifting bracket 25 is provided below the lifting support plate 26 to support the lifting support plate 26, and the lifting bracket 25 is fastened to the lifting baffle 24 to support the lifting support plate 26; and the lifting support plate 26 is connected to the lifting baffle 24. In this invention, the lifting assembly consists of the lifting back plate 23, the lifting baffle 24, the lifting bracket 25, the lifting support plate 26, the pulley 27, and the studs 28. The entire lifting assembly can move up and down along the linear module 21 with the first slider 22. When the carton label paper 9 is conveyed to the end of the high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism 1, the lifting assembly rises, causing the upper plane of the lifting plate 26 to move to be flush with the upper surface of the high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism 1. The carton label paper 9 is slid into the lifting plate 26 by the movement of the conveyor belt. When the carton label paper 9 slides on the pulley 27 and gets close to the lifting baffle 24, the conveyor belt stops moving, and the carton label paper 9 moves vertically downward with the entire lifting assembly.

[0044] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the horizontal shifting mechanism 3 includes two first linear guide rails 31 arranged parallel to each other in the horizontal direction. A first mounting plate 32 is disposed between the two first linear guide rails 31. Below the first mounting plate 32, second sliders 33 are respectively disposed on the two first linear guide rails 31. Above the first mounting plate 32, two second linear guide rails 34 are arranged side-by-side in the vertical direction. Each second linear guide rail 34 is respectively provided with a third slider 37 that can move along the direction of the second linear guide rail 34 (i.e., the vertical direction). A left material clamping plate 38 and a right material clamping plate 35 for clamping the label paper 9 of the carton are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides below each third slider 37. The two first linear guide rails 31 are mounted on the base plate by a support assembly, allowing the entire horizontal shifting mechanism 3 to move along the direction of the first linear guide rails 31 (i.e., the horizontal direction) under the drive of the second sliders 33. The second linear guide rails 34 are fixedly connected to the first mounting plate 32.

[0045] Furthermore, the first mounting plate 32 is connected to the corresponding second sliders 33 by screws; the left material clamping plate 38 and the right material clamping plate 35 are connected to the third slider 37 by screws and can move with the movement of the third slider 37; a left material clamping top plate 39 is provided on the inner side of the left material clamping plate 38; a right material clamping top plate 36 is provided on the inner side of the right material clamping plate 35. After the carton label paper 9 descends to its position with the vertical shifting mechanism 2, the first mounting plate 32 of the horizontal shifting mechanism 3 moves toward the vertical shifting mechanism 2 with the second sliders 33. After moving to its position, the third slider 37 on the second linear guide rail 34 moves toward the carton label paper 9, causing the left material clamping plate 38, the right material clamping plate 35, the left material clamping top plate 39, and the right material clamping top plate 36 to clamp the carton label paper 9, and as... Figure 6 As shown, in this invention, the left material clamping plate 38, right material clamping plate 35, left material clamping top plate 39, and right material clamping top plate 36 are designed according to the shape of the carton label paper 9, and can clamp the protrusions of the carton label paper 9. They are also modularly designed to accommodate different specifications of carton label paper 9. After the left material clamping plate 38, right material clamping plate 35, left material clamping top plate 39, and right material clamping top plate 36 clamp the carton label paper 9, the material stack can be organized. The carton label paper 9 moves to the first receiving platform 71 along with the horizontal shifting mechanism 3, and the unsealing mechanism 4 operates, unsealing the carton label paper 9 and transporting it to the lowering mechanism 6.

[0046] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the unpacking mechanism 4 includes two liftable third linear guide rails 41 fixed on the bracket assembly. A linear guide rail connecting plate 49 is provided on the side wall of the slider of each third linear guide rail 41. A second mounting plate 46 is provided between the lower ends of each linear guide rail connecting plate 49. A fourth linear guide rail 42 is provided on the second mounting plate 46. A knife holder 45 is mounted on the slider of the fourth linear guide rail 42, and can move with the movement of the slider. A cutter 47 is mounted on the knife holder 45. A first suction cup frame 43 and a linear cylinder push rod 44 are also provided on the second mounting plate 46. The first suction cup frame 43 is connected to the linear cylinder push rod 44, and the linear cylinder push rod 44 can move back and forth with the movement of the linear cylinder push rod 44. A plurality of first vacuum suction cups 48 for adsorbing kraft paper are provided on the first suction cup frame 43. In some embodiments of the present invention, the first suction cup frame 43 and the linear cylinder push rod 44 are respectively connected to the corresponding bracket, side plate, and second mounting plate 46 by bolts, and move up and down with the third linear guide rail 41. In a specific implementation, after the carton label paper 9 is conveyed to the first receiving platform 71 by the horizontal shifting mechanism 3, the unsealing mechanism 4 moves vertically downward under the drive of the third linear guide rail 41. The first vacuum suction cup 48 descends with the descent of the second mounting plate 46 until the first vacuum suction cup 48 presses and sucks up the kraft paper on the upper side of the carton label paper 9; at the same time, the linear cylinder push rod 44 mounted on the side plate pushes the first suction cup frame 43 toward the carton label paper 9 so that the first vacuum suction cup 48 on the first suction cup frame 43 sucks up the kraft paper on the side. Then the linear cylinder push rod 44 retracts in the direction away from the carton label paper 9, pulling the kraft paper out of the gap. At this point, the knife holder 45 and the cutter 47 move from the initial position to the final position along with the slider of the fourth linear guide 42, cutting the kraft paper, and then return to the initial position. The first vacuum suction cup 48 stops working, and the unsealing mechanism 4 moves vertically upward under the drive of the third linear guide 41, completing one workflow. It should be noted that in this invention, the initial position and the highest position of the slider of the fourth linear guide 42 are adjustable.

[0047] Furthermore, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, the kraft paper recycling mechanism 5 includes a mounting back plate 52. A first roller 51 is provided on the side wall of the mounting back plate 52. A second linear cylinder 53 connected to the first roller 51 is also provided on the side wall of the mounting back plate 52, and the second linear cylinder 53 is located outside the first roller 51. A second suction cup frame is provided on one side of the first roller 51. A plurality of second vacuum suction cups 54 are provided on the second suction cup frame for adsorbing the lower side of the kraft paper. A recycling box 56 is provided below the second suction cup frame. An arc-shaped guide plate 55 is provided between the second suction cup frame and the recycling box 56. A second roller 57 is provided above the recycling box 56. A third linear cylinder 59 is provided below the first roller 51. Guide rods 58 are provided on both sides of the third linear cylinder 59. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first roller 51 is mounted on the mounting side plate, and the second linear cylinder 53 is mounted on the outer side of the mounting side plate to drive the first roller 51 to move back and forth; the recycling box 56 is mounted on the lower side of the mounting base plate to receive the unpacked kraft paper; the second roller 57 is mounted on the upper side of the mounting base plate; and the third linear cylinder 59 is mounted on the lower side of the mounting base plate. Since the guide rod 58 is connected to the base plate of the entire kraft paper recycling mechanism 5, the entire kraft paper recycling mechanism 5 can move up and down. In a specific implementation, when the horizontal shifting mechanism 3 moves in the direction of the vertical shifting mechanism 2, the third linear cylinder 59 starts to work, pushing the kraft paper recycling mechanism 5 upward, so that the mounting base plate is flush with the first receiving platform 71. After the horizontal shifting mechanism 3 conveys the carton label paper 9 to the first receiving platform 71, the unsealing mechanism 4 starts working. Simultaneously, the second linear cylinder 53 operates, pushing the second suction cup frame towards the carton label paper 9, causing the second vacuum suction cup 54 to adhere to the lower half of the carton label paper 9. After the suction is tight, the second linear cylinder 53 retracts, assisting the unsealing mechanism 4 in pulling the kraft paper out of the gap. When the unsealing mechanism 4 completes its work, the third linear cylinder 59 returns to its stop position, and the second linear cylinder 53 pushes again towards the carton label paper 9, activating the first roller 51 and the second roller 57. The second vacuum suction cup 54 stops working. Simultaneously, the movable receiving platform 72 moves towards the first receiving platform 71. After reaching its position, the unsealed carton label paper 9 is transported to the fixed receiving platform 73 along with the horizontal shifting mechanism 3. At this time, the first roller 51 and the second roller 57 roll the kraft paper along the guide plate 55 into the recycling bin 56, completing the process.

[0048] Further, the lowering mechanism 6 includes two parallel lifting and moving components 61, wherein the lifting and moving components 61 are mounted on the column, and each lifting and moving component 61 includes a vertical lifting guide rail 611 and a fourth slider 612 that can slide along the vertical lifting guide rail 611; a rotating device 66 is arranged horizontally between the two lifting and moving components 61 to drive the entire receiving device 65 to rotate by a preset angle; a fifth linear guide rail 67 is arranged on the rotating device 66; a receiving device 65 is arranged below the fifth linear guide rail 67. In this invention, the fifth linear guide rail 67 is installed between the lower side of the crossbeam of the rotating device 66 and the receiving device 65, wherein the fifth linear guide rail 67 is mounted between the crossbeam of the rotating device 66 and the receiving device 65. The base plate of the linear guide 67 is connected to the crossbeam of the rotating device 66, and the slider of the fifth linear guide 67 is fixedly connected to the lower receiving device 65. The receiving device 65 has a left gripper 62 and a right gripper 64 on each side. In practice, both the left gripper 62 and the right gripper 64 are bolted to the connecting plate of the receiving device 65. A linear guide is installed inside the receiving device 65, and the connecting plate is mounted on the slider of the linear guide, allowing the left gripper 62 and the right gripper 64 to clamp and release the material. The bottom of the receiving device 65 has a first receiving base plate 63, on which several rollers are provided to facilitate the removal of the entire receiving device 65 from between the label paper 9 of the carton. Figure 12 As shown, the descent mechanism 6 is at position 1. , Positioned with its first receiving base plate 63 aligned with the movable receiving platform 72, the unsealed carton label paper 9 is transported by the horizontal shifting mechanism 3 to the first receiving base plate 63 on the lowering mechanism 6. At this time, the left gripper 62 and the right gripper 64 move toward the carton label paper 9, clamping the protruding part of the carton label paper 9. Subsequently, the lifting and moving assembly 61 moves downward to above the feeding port 8 of the carton packaging machine, and at the same time, the rotating device 66 starts working, so that the carton label paper 9 is parallel to the remaining carton label papers in the carton packaging machine and is completely placed in the hopper. Finally, the left gripper 62 and the right gripper 64 move away from the carton label paper 9, and at the same time, the fifth linear guide rail 67 pulls the entire receiving device 65 backward, pulling the receiving clamp plate 63 out from between the carton label papers 9. Figure 1 ,, As shown in the location, complete the entire feeding process.

[0049] Furthermore, such as Figure 13As shown, the receiving platform 7 further includes a second receiving base plate 74. The first receiving platform 71, the movable receiving platform 72, and the fixed receiving platform 73 are sequentially arranged on the second receiving base plate 74. A sixth linear guide rail 75 is provided between the second receiving base plate 74 and the movable receiving platform 72. The sixth linear guide rail 75 is directly fixed to the second receiving base plate 74. The movable receiving platform 72 is mounted on the sixth linear guide rail 75. Specifically, the movable receiving platform 72 is bolted to the slider of the sixth linear guide rail 75 and can move with the movement of the sixth linear guide rail 75. Several rollers are installed on the first receiving platform 71, the movable receiving platform 72, and the fixed receiving platform 73. Furthermore, the first receiving platform 71 is installed on the rear side of the lifting support plate 26 of the vertical shifting mechanism 2. The first receiving platform 71, the movable receiving platform 72, and the fixed receiving platform 73 are all mounted on the second receiving base plate 74 using studs. Figure 14 As shown, after the label paper 9 of the carton is unsealed, the kraft paper recycling mechanism 5 moves downward, and the moving receiving platform 72 first moves towards the first receiving platform 71 to 2. ,, The unsealed carton label 9 is conveyed by the horizontal shifting mechanism 3 to the fixed receiving platform 73, and then the movable receiving platform 72 moves to position 2. ,,, The position is aligned with the first receiving base plate 63 of the lowering mechanism 6, and finally the horizontal shifting mechanism 3 transports the carton label paper 9 to the lowering mechanism 6.

[0050] It should be noted that, in specific implementations, the positions of each component of the present invention can be adjusted and modified according to the site conditions and design requirements. The present invention does not specifically limit the specific positions of each component.

[0051] The carton unpacking and replenishing device provided in this invention comprises a high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism, a vertical shifting mechanism, a horizontal shifting mechanism, an unpacking mechanism, a kraft paper recycling mechanism, a lowering mechanism, and a receiving platform. It replaces the previously entirely manual transportation, unpacking, and loading actions, using a mechanical structure to replace manual loading, saving labor costs and improving work efficiency. The entire carton label unpacking and replenishing device is installed above the carton packaging machine, without occupying ground space or affecting the working positions of personnel and machinery. Furthermore, the lowering mechanism can rotate the carton label paper at a certain angle, aligning it parallel to the carton packaging machine's loading port, and precisely placing it at the loading port. The material from the carton label unpacking and replenishing device can be connected to the RGV trolley conveyor line and material station, realizing unmanned automatic buffering of materials from the warehouse to the packaging machine. Automatic feeding and intelligent scheduling enable unmanned production. If the RGV trolley conveyor line is not used, an elevator can be installed for independent unit use. The modular design is simple and convenient, suitable for various sizes of carton label paper. The lower-level unpacking design allows materials to be conveyed to the lower level before the work is completed, without occupying the buffer space of the high-altitude buffer conveyor mechanism. Multiple sets of materials can be unpacked and supplied to the packaging machine at any time without affecting the buffer cycle time. Maintenance is convenient, and the unpacking action can be observed, allowing for quick correction and handling of any problems without impacting the production cycle. It boasts a high degree of automation, simple operation, reasonable layout, high work efficiency, and a large material buffer capacity, replacing manual feeding and significantly reducing labor intensity, improving production efficiency, saving labor costs, and enhancing automation levels, meeting the requirements of modern lean management in the tobacco production industry.

[0052] The embodiments of this disclosure have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this disclosure, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0053] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. The scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A carton unboxing replenishment device, characterized by, The utility model relates to a high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism for buffering carton trademark paper, a vertical displacement mechanism movably arranged at the end of one side of the high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism, a horizontal displacement mechanism movably arranged at the right bottom end of the vertical displacement mechanism, a lifting unsealing mechanism arranged above the horizontal displacement mechanism for unsealing the kraft paper on the carton trademark paper, a lifting kraft paper recycling mechanism arranged below the horizontal displacement mechanism for recycling the unsealed kraft paper, a material receiving platform arranged below the horizontal displacement mechanism, and a descending mechanism arranged at the right side of the horizontal displacement mechanism for rotating and feeding the unsealed carton trademark paper onto the feeding port of a carton packaging machine. The horizontal displacement mechanism comprises two first linear guides arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, a first mounting plate arranged between the two first linear guides, and second sliders arranged on the two first linear guides respectively below the first mounting plate. The unsealing mechanism comprises two liftable third linear guides fixed on a bracket assembly, linear guide connecting plates arranged on the sidewalls of the sliders of the third linear guides respectively, a second mounting plate arranged between the lower ends of the linear guide connecting plates, a fourth linear guide arranged on the second mounting plate, a knife holder mounted on the slider of the fourth linear guide, and a cutter mounted on the knife holder. The kraft paper recycling mechanism comprises a mounting back plate, a first roller arranged on the sidewall of the mounting back plate, a second linear cylinder connected to the first roller and arranged outside the first roller, a second suction disc holder arranged on one side of the first roller, a plurality of second vacuum suction discs arranged on the second suction disc holder, a recycling box arranged below the second suction disc holder, an arc-shaped guide plate arranged between the second suction disc holder and the recycling box, and a second roller arranged above the recycling box. The first roller below is provided with a third linear cylinder, and the two sides of the third linear cylinder are provided with guide rods. ​ The descending mechanism comprises two parallel lifting moving assemblies, each of which comprises a vertical lifting guide rail and a fourth sliding block slidable along the vertical lifting guide rail; a rotating device is arranged between the two lifting moving assemblies in a horizontal direction, and a fifth linear guide rail is arranged on the rotating device; a material receiving device is arranged below the fifth linear guide rail; a left clamping jaw and a right clamping jaw are arranged on the two sides of the material receiving device respectively; a first material receiving bottom plate is arranged at the bottom end of the material receiving device, and a plurality of rollers are arranged on the first material receiving bottom plate.

2. The carton refill apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism comprises a plurality of conveying belts arranged in sequence in a horizontal direction.

3. The carton refill apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The vertical displacement mechanism comprises a linear module arranged in a vertical direction, a first sliding block arranged on the right side of the linear module and slidable along the linear module in a vertical direction, a lifting back plate arranged on the right side of the first sliding block, a lifting baffle plate arranged on the right side of the lifting back plate, a lifting support plate arranged in a horizontal direction and arranged on the right side of the lifting baffle plate, and the upper surface of the lifting support plate being movable to be flush with the upper surface of the high-altitude buffer conveying mechanism; and a plurality of pulleys are arranged on the lifting support plate.

4. The carton refill apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The lifting back plate is installed on the first sliding block by screws, and the lifting baffle plate is connected to the lifting back plate by studs; a lifting bracket is arranged below the lifting support plate for supporting the lifting support plate, the lifting bracket is fastened to the lifting baffle plate, and the lifting support plate is connected to the lifting baffle plate.

5. The carton refill apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first mounting plate is connected to each corresponding second sliding block by screws; the left material straightening clamping plate and the right material straightening clamping plate are connected to the third sliding block by screws and can move with the movement of the third sliding block; the inner side of the left material straightening clamping plate is provided with a left material straightening top plate; and the inner side of the right material straightening clamping plate is provided with a right material straightening top plate.

6. The carton refill apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The material receiving platform comprises a second material receiving bottom plate, a first material receiving platform, a movable material receiving platform and a fixed material receiving platform arranged in sequence on the second material receiving bottom plate, wherein a sixth linear guide rail is arranged between the second material receiving bottom plate and the movable material receiving platform, and the movable material receiving platform is installed on the sixth linear guide rail; a plurality of rollers are installed on the first material receiving platform, the movable material receiving platform and the fixed material receiving platform; the first material receiving platform is installed on the rear side of the lifting support plate of the vertical displacement mechanism; the unpacking mechanism is installed above the first material receiving platform, and the kraft paper recycling mechanism is installed on the rear side of the first material receiving platform.

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