A cigarette band feeding station

Abstract

The application discloses a cigarette trademark paper feeding station, which comprises a frame assembly surrounding a rectangular area, a plurality of partition paper material frames and a plurality of material trays arranged in two rows in the rectangular area, a receiving area arranged between the two rows of material trays, trademark paper conveying equipment arranged in the receiving area, two X-axis modules arranged in parallel on the frame assembly, and a plurality of mechanical hands arranged between the two X-axis modules. The partition paper material frame is used for recycling partition paper. The mechanical hand is used for grabbing the partition paper on the material tray and placing the partition paper into the partition paper material frame. The mechanical hand is also used for grabbing trademark paper material from the material tray and placing the trademark paper material onto the trademark paper conveying equipment. The cigarette trademark paper feeding station can accommodate multiple specifications and multiple material trays and is convenient to expand. Multiple mechanical hands are in parallel and can be used as backup, so that the operation stability of the cigarette trademark paper feeding station can be improved. The cigarette trademark paper feeding station can provide multiple specifications and large capacity of cigarette trademark paper to downstream equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automatic cigarette label paper supply technology, and in particular to a cigarette label paper supply station. Background Technology

[0002] In the automated cigarette label paper supply operation, the AGV transports a whole pallet of label paper from the auxiliary material warehouse to the label paper supply station. The supply station breaks down the whole pallet of label paper, grabs a small unit of label paper and puts it on the conveying equipment, which then transports it to the packaging machine or downstream equipment.

[0003] The current label paper supply station has a small capacity, generally only able to hold one or two pallets, and can only supply a limited number of label paper specifications to downstream equipment, typically only one specification, which cannot meet the demand for multiple specifications and large capacity supply.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a cigarette label paper supply station. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cigarette label paper supply station to solve the problems in the prior art and to provide a variety of cigarette label papers in large quantities to downstream equipment.

[0006] This invention provides a cigarette label paper feeding station, comprising: a frame assembly enclosing a rectangular area, within which are placed a plurality of partition paper frames and a plurality of material trays arranged in two rows, with a receiving area between the two rows of material trays, and a label paper conveying device placed in the receiving area; two X-axis modules are arranged parallel to each other on the frame assembly, and a plurality of robotic arms are arranged between the two X-axis modules, each robotic arm capable of linear movement along the X-axis module; the partition paper frames are used to collect the partition paper from each of the material trays; the robotic arms, after moving above the material trays, grab the partition paper from the material trays and place it into the partition paper frames; the robotic arms are also used to grab label paper material from the material trays and place it onto the label paper conveying device in the receiving area.

[0007] In the cigarette label paper feeding station described above, preferably, the frame assembly includes several columns arranged vertically, several crossbeams arranged horizontally, and two side beams arranged vertically. Each of the crossbeams is arranged in two rows in a straight line, and the left and right ends of the two rows of crossbeams are connected to the side beams. The two rows of crossbeams and the two side beams form a rectangular frame structure.

[0008] In the cigarette label paper feeding station described above, preferably, each of the X-axis modules is laid on two rows of the crossbeams.

[0009] In the cigarette label paper feeding station described above, preferably, each of the robotic arms includes an X-axis slider disposed at both ends of the X-axis module, the X-axis slider being connected to an X-axis drive motor and an X-axis reducer, and the X-axis slider having a built-in gear rack device.

[0010] In the cigarette label paper feeding station described above, preferably, each of the robotic arms further includes two parallel Y-axis beams, and both ends of each Y-axis beam are fixed to the X-axis slider; and a Y-axis active module is fixed on one Y-axis beam, and a Y-axis driven module is fixed on the other Y-axis beam; a Y-axis reducer and a Y-axis drive motor are also fixed at one end of the Y-axis active module.

[0011] In the cigarette label paper feeding station described above, preferably, a Y-axis drag chain system is suspended below the Y-axis beam, and anti-collision blocks are fixed at both ends of the Y-axis beam.

[0012] In the cigarette label paper feeding station described above, preferably, each of the robotic arms further includes a Z-axis module. The slider of the Z-axis module is fixed to the sliders of the Y-axis active module and the Y-axis driven module via a Z-axis mounting base, and the Z-axis module passes through the middle of the Y-axis active module and the Y-axis driven module.

[0013] In the cigarette label paper feeding station described above, preferably, a suction cup assembly is installed at the lower end of the Z-axis module, and a Z-axis drag chain system is installed at the upper end of the Z-axis module; furthermore, a Z-axis reducer and a Z-axis drive motor are installed on the slider of the Z-axis module.

[0014] In the cigarette label paper feeding station described above, preferably, each of the partition paper frames includes a profile part and a support part. The profile part is arranged in the shape of a rectangle with a U-shaped opening. The U-shaped opening can accommodate the material tray for recycling the partition paper on each of the material trays.

[0015] The cigarette label paper feeding station described above preferably includes an electronic control system connected to the X-axis module, the robotic arm, and the partition paper frame, for controlling the operation of the X-axis module, the robotic arm, and the partition paper frame.

[0016] The cigarette label paper feeding station of this invention uses several partition paper frames to recycle the partition paper on the material trays; the double-row arrangement of the material trays facilitates AGV feeding from both sides, can accommodate multiple specifications and materials of different trays, and is easy to expand; multiple robotic arms operate in parallel and can be used interchangeably to improve the operational stability of the cigarette label paper feeding station; the receiving area is arranged between the two rows of material trays, which can supply the label paper conveying equipment with cut small box label paper and carton label paper; and can provide downstream equipment with a large capacity of multiple specifications of cigarette label paper. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the cigarette label paper supply station provided by the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram illustrating the working state of an embodiment of the cigarette label paper supply station provided by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving area;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positional relationship between the X-axis module and the robotic arm;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the robotic arm.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the partition paper frame structure.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Frame assembly, 2-X-axis module, 3-Robot arm, 4-Partition paper frame, 5-Partition paper, 6-Material tray, 7-Strip box label paper, 8-Small box label paper, 9-Receiving area, 11-Column, 12-Crossbeam, 13-Side beam, 31-X-axis slider, 32-X-axis drive motor, 33-X-axis reducer, 34-Y-axis crossbeam, 35-Y-axis active module, 36-Y-axis driven module, 37-Y-axis reducer, 38-Y-axis drive motor, 39-Y-axis cable chain system, 310-Anti-collision block, 311-Z-axis module, 312-Z-axis mounting base, 313-Suction cup assembly, 314-Z-axis cable chain system, 315-Z-axis reducer, 316-Z-axis drive motor, 41-Profile section, 42-Feeding leg section. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The descriptions of the exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative and are in no way intended to limit the present disclosure or its application or use. The present disclosure may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully express the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the relative arrangement of components and steps, the composition of materials, numerical expressions, and values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limiting.

[0026] The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. Terms such as “including” or “contains” mean that the element preceding the term encompasses the element listed after it, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well. Terms such as “above” and “below” are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, this relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0027] In this disclosure, when a specific component is described as being located between a first component and a second component, an intermediary component may or may not be present between the specific component and the first or second component. When a specific component is described as connecting to other components, the specific component may be directly connected to the other components without having an intermediary component, or it may not be directly connected to the other components but may have an intermediary component.

[0028] All terms used in this disclosure (including technical or scientific terms) have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in a general dictionary, such as a dictionary, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and not as having an idealized or highly formalized meaning, unless expressly defined herein.

[0029] 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.

[0030] like Figures 1-6As shown, the cigarette label paper feeding station provided in this embodiment includes: a frame assembly 1, which encloses a rectangular area. Several partition paper frames 4 and several material trays 6 arranged in two rows are placed within the rectangular area. A receiving area 9 is provided between the two rows of material trays 6. A label paper conveying device is placed in the receiving area 9. Two X-axis modules 2 are arranged parallel to each other on the frame assembly 1. Several robotic arms 3 are arranged between the two X-axis modules 2, and each robotic arm 3 can move linearly along the X-axis module 2. The partition paper frames 4 are used to collect the partition paper 5 on each material tray 6. The robotic arms 3, after moving above the material tray 6, grab the partition paper 5 on the material tray 6 and place it into the partition paper frame 4. The robotic arms 3 are also used to grab label paper material from the material tray 6 and place it onto the label paper conveying device in the receiving area 9.

[0031] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, the label paper materials include carton label paper 7 and / or small box label paper 8. It should be noted that the present invention does not specifically limit the quantity, distribution method, or distribution ratio of the material trays corresponding to carton label paper 7 and small box label paper 8.

[0032] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the frame assembly 1 includes several vertically arranged columns 11, several horizontally arranged crossbeams 12, and two vertically arranged side beams 13. The crossbeams 12 are arranged in two rows in a straight line, and the left and right ends of the two rows of crossbeams 12 are connected to the side beams 13. The two rows of crossbeams 12 and the two side beams 13 form a rectangular frame structure. Each X-axis module 2 is laid on one of the two rows of crossbeams 12.

[0033] During operation, the robotic arm 3 can horizontally grab the partition paper 5 on the material tray 6 next to the partition paper frame 4 and vertically place it into the partition paper frame 4; after the partition paper frame 4 is full, the AGV will transport the entire tray of partition paper 5 away, so as to recycle the partition paper 5 on the material tray 6 through several partition paper frames 4 set inside the frame assembly 1; several material trays 6 are arranged in two rows inside the frame assembly 1, so that the AGV can put the entire tray of material into the feeding station from both sides; the receiving area 9 is arranged between the two rows of material trays 6, so that the robotic arm 3 can grab the material (carton label paper 7 and / or small box label paper 8) from the material tray 6 and place it into the label paper conveying equipment arranged in the receiving area 9, which can supply the label paper conveying equipment with cut carton label paper 7 and small box label paper 8.

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figure 5As shown, each of the robotic arms 3 includes X-axis sliders 31 disposed at both ends of the X-axis module 2. Each X-axis slider 31 is connected to an X-axis drive motor 32 and an X-axis reducer 33, and each X-axis slider 31 has a built-in gear and rack device. Through the gear and rack device built into the X-axis slider 31, the X-axis slider 31 moves linearly along the X-axis module 2 under the action of the X-axis drive motor 32 and the X-axis reducer 33. In this invention, there are several groups of robotic arms 3. Without collision, the two X-axis sliders 31 corresponding to each group of robotic arms 3 can move to the limit region along the X-axis module 2. It should be noted that this invention does not specifically limit the number or distribution of the robotic arms 3.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, each of the robotic arms 3 also includes two parallel Y-axis beams 34, with both ends of each Y-axis beam 34 fixed to the X-axis slider 31. A Y-axis active module 35 is fixed to one Y-axis beam 34, and a Y-axis driven module 36 is fixed to the other Y-axis beam 34. A Y-axis reducer 37 and a Y-axis drive motor 38 are also fixed to one end of the Y-axis active module 35. Under the action of the Y-axis reducer 37 and the Y-axis drive motor 38, the Y-axis active module 35 moves linearly in the vertical direction (i.e., perpendicular to the X-axis module 2), thereby driving the Y-axis driven module 36 to move linearly in the vertical direction.

[0036] Furthermore, a Y-axis cable chain system 39 is suspended below the Y-axis beam 34 for arranging pipelines; anti-collision blocks 310 are fixed at both ends of the Y-axis beam 34, which can protect the Y-axis active module 35 and the Y-axis driven module 36 when they run to both ends of the Y-axis beam 34.

[0037] Furthermore, each of the robotic arms 3 also includes a Z-axis module 311. The slider of the Z-axis module 311 is fixed to the sliders of the Y-axis active module 35 and the Y-axis driven module 36 by a Z-axis mounting base 312, and the Z-axis module 311 passes through the middle of the Y-axis active module 35 and the Y-axis driven module 36.

[0038] Furthermore, a suction cup assembly 313 is installed at the lower end of the Z-axis module 311 for picking up the partition paper 5; a Z-axis cable chain system 314 is installed at the upper end of the Z-axis module 311 for arranging pipelines. Additionally, a Z-axis reducer 315 and a Z-axis drive motor 316 are installed on the slider of the Z-axis module 311, causing the Z-axis module 311 to move linearly in the vertical direction under the action of the Z-axis reducer 315 and the Z-axis drive motor 316.

[0039] Furthermore, each of the partition paper frames 4 includes a profile portion 41 and a support portion 42. The profile portion 41 is arranged in a rectangle with a U-shaped opening, which can accommodate the material tray for collecting the partition paper 5 on each of the material trays 6. In a specific implementation, the robotic arm 3 can horizontally grasp the partition paper 5 on the material tray 6 and vertically place it into the partition paper frame 4. After the partition paper frame 4 is full, the AGV trolley transports the entire tray of partition paper 5 away from the U-shaped opening.

[0040] Furthermore, the cigarette label paper feeding station also includes an electronic control system connected to the X-axis module 2, the robotic arm 3, and the partition paper material frame 4, for controlling the operation of the X-axis module 2, the robotic arm 3, and the partition paper material frame 4. In specific implementations, the electronic control system can control the timing and specific actions of the X-axis module 2, the robotic arm 3, and the partition paper material frame 4, so that the components cooperate with each other to complete the cigarette label paper feeding process. In some embodiments of the present invention, the electronic control system is a programmable logic controller (PLC), such as a Siemens S7-300. It should be noted that the present invention does not specifically limit the type and model of the electronic control system.

[0041] The cigarette label paper feeding station provided in this embodiment of the invention realizes the recycling of partition paper on the material tray through several partition paper frames; the double-row arrangement of the material trays facilitates AGV feeding from both sides, can accommodate multiple specifications and multiple material trays and is easy to expand; multiple robotic arms operate in parallel and are mutually redundant, which can improve the operational stability of the cigarette label paper feeding station; the receiving area is arranged in the middle of the two rows of material trays, which can supply the label paper conveying equipment with cut small box label paper and carton label paper; it can provide downstream equipment with a large capacity of multiple specifications of cigarette label paper.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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 cigarette label paper supply station, characterized in that, include: A frame assembly encloses a rectangular area, within which several partition paper frames and several material trays arranged in two rows are placed. A receiving area is provided between the two rows of material trays, and a label paper conveying device is placed in the receiving area. Two X-axis modules are arranged parallel to each other on the frame assembly, and several robotic arms are arranged between the two X-axis modules. Each robotic arm can move linearly along the X-axis module. The partition paper frames are used to collect the partition paper from each of the material trays. The robotic arms are used to grab the partition paper from the material trays after moving above them and place it into the partition paper frames. The robotic arms are also used to grab label paper from the material trays and place it onto the label paper conveying device in the receiving area. Each of the partition paper frames includes a profile section and a support section. The profile section is arranged in the shape of a rectangle with a U-shaped opening. The U-shaped opening can accommodate the material tray for recycling the partition paper on each of the material trays.

2. The cigarette label paper feeding station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame assembly includes several vertical columns, several horizontal beams, and two side beams. The horizontal beams are arranged in two rows in a straight line, and the left and right ends of the two rows of horizontal beams are connected to the side beams. The two rows of horizontal beams and the two side beams form a rectangular frame structure.

3. The cigarette label paper feeding station according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the X-axis modules is laid on one of the two rows of crossbeams.

4. The cigarette label paper feeding station according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the robotic arms includes X-axis sliders disposed at both ends of the X-axis module. The X-axis sliders are connected to an X-axis drive motor and an X-axis reducer, and the X-axis sliders have a built-in gear and rack device.

5. The cigarette label paper feeding station according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the robotic arms also includes two parallel Y-axis beams, and both ends of each Y-axis beam are fixed to the X-axis slider; and a Y-axis active module is fixed on one Y-axis beam, and a Y-axis driven module is fixed on the other Y-axis beam. One end of the Y-axis active module is also fixed with a Y-axis reducer and a Y-axis drive motor.

6. The cigarette label paper feeding station according to claim 5, characterized in that, A Y-axis cable chain system is suspended below the Y-axis beam, and anti-collision blocks are fixed at both ends of the Y-axis beam.

7. The cigarette label paper feeding station according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the robotic arms also includes a Z-axis module, the slider of which is fixed to the sliders of the Y-axis active module and the Y-axis driven module by a Z-axis mounting base, and the Z-axis module passes through the middle of the Y-axis active module and the Y-axis driven module.

8. The cigarette label paper feeding station according to claim 7, characterized in that, A suction cup assembly is installed at the lower end of the Z-axis module, and a Z-axis drag chain system is installed at the upper end of the Z-axis module; furthermore, a Z-axis reducer and a Z-axis drive motor are installed on the slider of the Z-axis module.

9. The cigarette label paper feeding station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette label paper feeding station also includes an electronic control system connected to the X-axis module, the robotic arm, and the partition paper frame, used to control the working process of the X-axis module, the robotic arm, and the partition paper frame.

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