An automatic cigarette case disassembling device

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of cigarette box automatic disassembly device, at least including first cutting component, second cutting component, adjusting component, transparent film removal component, cigarette taking-out component, first cutting component cuts the both ends of transparent film, second cutting component cuts box body and the two side walls of transparent film, adjusting component includes the first adjusting piece being arranged to rotate in first plane and the second adjusting piece being arranged to rotate in second plane, first plane and second plane are perpendicular to each other, first adjusting piece and second adjusting piece mutually cooperate and adjust cigarette box to preset posture, transparent film removal component removes the cigarette box after transparent film after first cutting component, second cutting component and adjusting component with preset posture is sent into discharge mechanism, discharge mechanism includes flip mechanism, discharge mechanism, after flip mechanism opens cigarette box, the cigarette in cigarette box is taken out by discharge mechanism.The application can automatically complete the disassembly of cigarette box and take out cigarette, improve work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cigarette box dismantling technology, specifically to an automated cigarette box dismantling device. Background Technology

[0002] In cigarette production, cigarette sticks are eventually packaged into boxes. However, in actual production, due to packaging or labeling errors, the boxes of finished cigarettes need to be unpacked, the cigarette sticks removed, and repackaged.

[0003] For unpacking small batches of cigarette boxes, manual unpacking is generally used, but this method is inefficient and labor-intensive.

[0004] For large-scale unpacking of cigarette boxes, mechanical equipment is generally used. Since the packaging of cigarette boxes includes an outer shell, an inner liner, and a transparent film covering the outer shell, in related technologies, manual assistance is generally required when mechanically unpacking and removing cigarettes. For example, the transparent film needs to be removed manually before the mechanical equipment can be used for unpacking. In other words, mechanical equipment can only complete part of the unpacking work, and the degree of automation is not high, resulting in low unpacking efficiency.

[0005] In addition, in related technologies, after unpacking the cigarette box using mechanical equipment, a cigarette sleeve is needed to remove the cigarettes. After inserting the cigarette into the sleeve, the cigarette box is removed to remove the cigarettes. However, in actual operation, the cigarettes cannot be accurately inserted into the sleeve, which affects work efficiency. Moreover, the insertion process requires applying pressure in the axial direction of the cigarettes. Since the cigarettes are relatively fragile, they are easily damaged when they hit the side wall of the sleeve. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application aims to address one of the technical problems in related technologies to a certain extent. To this end, this application provides an automated cigarette box disassembly device.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: an automated cigarette box disassembly device, wherein the cigarette box includes a box body with an outer shell and an inner liner, and a transparent film covering the outer side of the box body, and includes at least a first cutting component, a second cutting component, an adjusting component, a transparent film removal component, and a cigarette removal component. The first cutting component cuts both ends of the transparent film, the second cutting component cuts the box body and two side walls of the transparent film, the adjusting component includes a first adjusting member configured to rotate in a first plane and a second adjusting member configured to rotate in a second plane, the first plane and the second plane are perpendicular to each other, the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member cooperate to adjust the cigarette box to a preset posture, the transparent film removal component sends the cigarette box after the transparent film has been removed by the first cutting component, the second cutting component and the adjusting component into a discharge mechanism in a preset posture, and the cigarette removal component includes a flip-top mechanism and a discharge mechanism. After the flip-top mechanism opens the cigarette box, the cigarette is removed from the cigarette box through the discharge mechanism.

[0008] In this technical solution, the cigarette box body (sides) and transparent film (around the edges) are cut by a cutting component, and the transparent film is removed by a transparent film removal component. An adjusting component automatically adjusts the cigarette box's posture to a preset position during operation, ensuring a uniform posture and facilitating operation of the various control mechanisms in the cigarette removal component. This makes it easy to open the cigarette box and remove the cigarettes inside. The entire disassembly process is automated, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency. Furthermore, the cigarettes are removed using a pushing method, ensuring unidirectional force on the cigarettes and preventing damage from squeezing.

[0009] Furthermore, the system includes conveying components for transporting materials. These components include a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a cigarette box conveyor belt, and a cigarette conveyor belt. A first cutting component is positioned on both sides of the first conveyor belt and simultaneously cuts the transparent film at both ends of the cigarette box. A second cutting component is positioned on both sides of the second conveyor belt and simultaneously cuts the transparent film and the cigarette box body on both sides. A transparent film removal component is positioned between the second conveyor belt and the cigarette box conveyor belt. A cigarette removal component is positioned between the cigarette box conveyor belt and the cigarette conveyor belt. These conveying components ensure the smooth transport of materials between the components, allowing each component to operate in an orderly manner.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a feeding component, which includes a feeding bin, a lifting conveyor belt, a vibrating feeding trough, and a distributing component. The feeding bin is located on one side of the lifting conveyor belt and has an inlet facing the conveying surface of the lifting conveyor belt. The conveying surface of the lifting conveyor belt is provided with multiple lifting plates spaced apart along the conveying direction. One end of the lifting conveyor belt is provided with an outlet for conveying material into the vibrating feeding trough. The vibrating feeding trough has an output end that connects with the distributing component. The distributing component includes a worktable and a distributing plate. One side of the worktable has an opening opposite to the output end. The worktable is provided with a drive mechanism that drives the distributing plate to reciprocate. The reciprocating motion direction of the distributing plate is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the output end. The distributing plate can alternately distribute the material on the worktable to the first direction and the second direction. The output ends of the distributing component in the first direction and the second direction are respectively provided with conveying components.

[0011] Furthermore, the second conveyor belt is arranged perpendicular to the first conveyor belt, and the output end of the first conveyor belt extends to the input end of the second conveyor belt. The first adjusting component includes a first visual recognition unit, a flipping fixture, and a flipping motor. The output shaft of the flipping motor is connected to the flipping fixture. The flipping fixture is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating cigarette boxes. The receiving groove has a first opening communicating with the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt and a first channel communicating with the conveying surface of the second conveyor belt. The bottom wall of the receiving groove is provided with suction holes for fixing cigarette boxes. The first visual recognition unit is located on one side of the first conveyor belt and is able to recognize the posture of the cigarette boxes on the first conveyor belt. The first visual recognition unit is communicatively connected to the flipping motor. The second adjustment component is located at the end of the second conveyor belt and is configured as a cigarette box transfer seat, including a base, a rotating seat, and a first rotary cylinder. The first rotary cylinder is fixed on the base and its output end is connected to the rotating seat. The bottom wall of the rotating seat is provided with an adsorption hole. A second opening communicating with the conveying surface of the second conveyor belt is provided on one side of the rotating seat. A second visual recognition unit is provided on one side of the second conveyor belt. The second visual recognition unit can recognize the posture of the cigarette box on the second conveyor belt and is communicatively connected to the first rotary cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, the transparent film removal component includes a translation mechanism, a first removal mechanism, a second removal mechanism, and a switching mechanism. The translation mechanism is equipped with multiple grippers that reciprocate linearly along a first direction. The first and second removal mechanisms are located on both sides of the translation mechanism. The switching mechanism is located between the first and second removal mechanisms and below the translation mechanism. The switching mechanism is equipped with two positioning seats that reciprocate linearly along a second direction. The first and second directions are perpendicular to each other. The first removal mechanism is equipped with a first suction cup, the second removal mechanism is equipped with a second suction cup, and the bottom of the positioning seats is equipped with a third suction cup. The two positioning seats reciprocate between the translation mechanism and the first removal mechanism or between the translation mechanism and the second removal mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, the switching mechanism includes a first switching mechanism and a second switching mechanism, which are parallel to each other and spaced apart. The first removal mechanism includes a support frame, a slide table, and a cylinder. The cylinder and a first suction cup are mounted on the slide table, and the cylinder drives the first suction cup to move up and down. The first suction cup reciprocates between the first switching mechanism and the second switching mechanism. The second removal mechanism includes a support frame, a slide table, and a cylinder. The cylinder and a second suction cup are mounted on the slide table, and the cylinder drives the second suction cup to move up and down. The second suction cup reciprocates between the first switching mechanism and the second switching mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, one end of the translation mechanism is provided with a cigarette box transfer position, and the other end of the translation mechanism extends to the cigarette box conveyor belt. The translation mechanism is provided with a guide rail, and the gripper is slidably installed on the guide rail. The gripper reciprocates along the guide rail between the cigarette box transfer position and the first switching mechanism, or between the first switching mechanism and the second switching mechanism, or between the second switching mechanism and the cigarette box conveyor belt.

[0015] Furthermore, the cigarette box conveyor belt and the cigarette conveyor belt are parallel to each other and multiple cigarette removal components are provided between them. The flip-top mechanism includes a first flip arm and a second flip arm. The first flip arm is provided with a fourth suction cup, and the second flip arm is provided with a fifth suction cup. The discharge mechanism includes a lifting slide and a clamping member and a flipping mechanism arranged on the lifting slide. The clamping member is located directly above the support base. The clamping member includes two symmetrically arranged clamping plates that move synchronously towards each other / backwards. A clamping groove is formed between the two clamping plates. The clamping groove has an opening, and the opening faces a first direction and a second direction. The output end of the flipping mechanism is connected to the clamping member and drives the clamping member to switch the opening of the clamping groove between the third direction and the fourth direction. The discharge mechanism also includes a sixth suction cup that can pick up the cigarette box from the clamping groove when the opening of the clamping groove faces the first direction.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a cigarette transfer mechanism, which includes a pushing unit mounted on a lifting slide. The pushing unit includes a pushing cylinder and a first pushing plate. The output end of the pushing cylinder is connected to the first pushing plate and drives the first pushing plate to reciprocate linearly. When the opening of the clamping groove faces the first direction, the first pushing plate can pass through the clamping groove between the two clamping plates.

[0017] Furthermore, the cigarette transfer mechanism also includes a first translation unit, which includes a guide rail, a first slide, a second rotary cylinder, and a cigarette storage seat. The first slide is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the second rotary cylinder is fixed on the first slide. The output end of the second rotary cylinder is connected to the cigarette storage seat. Two spaced first baffles are fixed on one side of the cigarette storage seat. Each first baffle has a support plate at its lower end. The upper surfaces of the two support plates are on the same horizontal plane and are in contact with the lower end surfaces of the first baffles. The cigarette storage seat is also provided with a linear module that drives the two support plates to move synchronously towards each other / backwards. When the two support plates move towards each other, the ends of the two support plates abut against each other and close the bottom of the gap. When the two support plates move back to back, the ends of the two support plates move away from each other and open the bottom of the gap. The cigarette storage seat has a position where the gap between the two first baffles and the opening of the clamping groove face a first direction and communicate with the clamping groove.

[0018] These features and advantages of this application will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. The best embodiments or means of this application will be shown in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but are not intended to limit the technical solutions of this application. In addition, each of these features, elements and components appearing in the following text and drawings is multiple and is labeled with different symbols or numbers for convenience, but all represent parts with the same or similar structure or function. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, further illustrates this application:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a top view of the overall device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a feeding component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side cross-sectional view of the feeding component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the feeding hopper according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a material distribution component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a connection structure diagram of the first cutting component, the second cutting component, and the transparent film removal component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the connection structure between the first cutting component and the second cutting component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of a transparent film removal component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the first adjustment member according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the second adjustment component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the cigarette removal component, cigarette conveyor belt, and cigarette box conveyor belt according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of a cigarette removal component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 13 This is a structural diagram of the support base, flip cover component, and cigarette box alignment unit according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 14 This is a structural diagram of the support base, cigarette removal component, and discharge mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 15 For the present invention Figure 14 Top view in the middle;

[0035] Figure 16 This is a structural diagram of a support base according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 17 This is an enlarged view of the clamping member structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the cigarette box posture according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of cigarettes inside the cigarette box of the present invention.

[0039] in,

[0040] 100. First cutting component; 101. First mounting bracket; 102. First cutting blade; 103. First pressure roller;

[0041] 200. Second cutting component; 201. Second mounting bracket; 202. Second cutting blade; 203. Second pressure roller;

[0042] 300. Adjustment component; 310. First adjustment component; 311. Flip fixture; 312. Flip motor; 313. First vision recognition unit; 314. Receiving slot; 315. Push rod;

[0043] 320. Second adjusting component; 321. Base; 322. Rotating seat; 323. First rotary cylinder; 324. Second opening; 325. Second visual recognition unit;

[0044] 400. Transparent film removal component; 410. First removal mechanism; 411. First suction cup; 420. Second removal mechanism; 421. Second suction cup; 430. First switching mechanism; 440. Second switching mechanism; 450. Positioning seat;

[0045] 500. Cigarette removal component; 501. Support base; 502. Second baffle;

[0046] 510. Flip-top mechanism; 511. First flip arm; 512. Second flip arm; 513. Fourth suction cup; 514. Fifth suction cup; 515. First flip motor; 516. Second flip motor;

[0047] 520. Tilting mechanism; 521. Clamping component; 5211. Base plate; 5212. Side plate; 522. Sixth suction cup; 523. Lifting support base; 524. Lifting rail; 525. Lifting motor; 526. Lifting slide;

[0048] 530. Pushing linear module; 531. First push plate; 532. Second rotary cylinder; 533. Cigarette holder; 534. First baffle; 535. Support plate;

[0049] 540. Clamping block;

[0050] 550. Limiting plate; 551. Alignment plate; 552. Second push plate;

[0051] 600. Feeding component; 601. Feed hopper; 602. Feed inlet; 603. Second guide plate; 604. Detection component; 605. Lifting conveyor belt; 606. Discharge outlet; 607. Support frame; 608. Drive motor; 609. Third baffle; 610. First guide plate; 611. Lifting plate; 612. Vibrating feeding component; 613. Output outlet;

[0052] 700. Material distribution component; 701. Material inlet; 702. Material distribution plate; 703. Material distribution linear module;

[0053] 800. First conveyor belt; 801. Second conveyor belt; 802. Cigarette box conveyor belt; 803. Cigarette conveyor belt;

[0054] 900, gripper. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments in the implementation are intended to explain this application and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0056] The terms "an embodiment," "example," or "example" used in this specification refer to a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment itself that may be included in at least one embodiment disclosed in this application. The phrase "in an embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0057] This application automates the disassembly of cigarette boxes. The process involves a streamlined assembly line operation: feeding (feeding component), cutting (transparent film and box body), adjusting the cigarette box to a preset position (adjustment component), removing the transparent film (transparent film removal component), and disassembling the cigarette box and removing the cigarettes (discharge mechanism). The disassembly process requires no manual intervention, achieving automated disassembly and improving work efficiency. The structure and working principle of this application are further illustrated below through embodiments.

[0058] See appendix Figure 1-17 One embodiment of the present invention discloses an automated cigarette box disassembly device. The cigarette box includes a box body with an outer shell and an inner liner, and a transparent film covering the outer side of the box body. The disassembly device includes a first cutting component 100, a second cutting component 200, an adjusting component 300, a transparent film removal component 400, and a cigarette removal component 500. The first cutting component 100 cuts both ends of the transparent film (without cutting the outer box to avoid damage to the end of the cigarette), and the second cutting component 200 cuts the box body and two side walls of the transparent film (see attached diagram for a thick cigarette). Figure 19 During packaging, a gap is left between the side wall of the outer shell and the cigarette (cutting the side of the outer shell will not damage the cigarette). The adjustment component 300 includes a first adjustment component 310 configured to rotate in a first plane and a second adjustment component 320 configured to rotate in a second plane. The first plane and the second plane are perpendicular to each other. The first adjustment component 310 and the second adjustment component 320 cooperate to adjust the cigarette box to a preset posture. The transparent film removal component 400 sends the cigarette box after the transparent film has been removed by the first cutting component 100, the second cutting component 200 and the adjustment component 300 into the cigarette removal component 500 in a preset posture. The cigarette removal component 500 includes a flip-top mechanism 510 and a discharge mechanism. After the flip-top mechanism 510 opens the cigarette box, the cigarette is removed from the cigarette box through the discharge mechanism.

[0059] In the specific operation, the cutting component cuts the cigarette box body and transparent film, and the transparent film removal component 400 removes the transparent film. The adjustment component 300 can automatically adjust the posture and orientation of the cigarette box during the operation, automatically adjusting the cigarette box to the preset posture, ensuring the uniformity of the cigarette box posture, which facilitates the operation of the various operating mechanisms in the cigarette removal component 500, making it easy to open the cigarette box and take out the cigarettes inside. The entire equipment can automatically complete the entire disassembly process of the cigarette box, reducing manual intervention and improving disassembly efficiency.

[0060] To ensure the orderly movement of materials between processes, this application also includes a conveying component for conveying materials. The conveying component includes a first conveyor belt 800, a second conveyor belt 801, a cigarette box conveyor belt 802, and a cigarette conveyor belt 803. A first cutting component 100 is disposed on both sides of the first conveyor belt 800 and simultaneously cuts the transparent film at both ends of the cigarette box. A second cutting component 200 is disposed on both sides of the second conveyor belt 801 and simultaneously cuts the transparent film and the box body on both sides of the cigarette box. A transparent film removal component 400 is disposed between the second conveyor belt 801 and the cigarette box conveyor belt 802. A cigarette removal component 500 is disposed between the cigarette box conveyor belt 802 and the cigarette conveyor belt 803. The first conveyor belt 800 and the second conveyor belt 801 carry cigarette boxes with transparent films. The transparent film is cut at both ends of the cigarette box on the first conveyor belt 800, and the transparent film and both sides of the box are cut on the second conveyor belt 801. The cigarette box conveyor belt 802 carries cigarette boxes with the transparent film removed. The cigarette conveyor belt 803 is used to transport cigarettes taken out of the cigarette box.

[0061] During operation, materials are supplied to the production line via a feeding component 600. The feeding component 600 includes a feeding bin 601, a lifting conveyor belt 605, and a vibrating feeding component 612. The feeding bin 601 is located on one side of the lifting conveyor belt 605 and has an inlet 602 facing the conveying surface of the lifting conveyor belt 605. The upper end of the feeding bin 601 is an open structure for holding boxed cigarettes. In practical use, a cover plate can be installed at the open part of the upper end of the feeding bin 601 to seal it. The lifting conveyor belt 605 can be a synchronous belt or a chain conveyor belt, and can be arranged vertically. The arrangement can be either straight or inclined. The conveyor belt 605 has multiple lifting plates 611 spaced apart along the conveying direction on its conveying surface. The lifting plates 611 push the boxed cigarettes from a lower position to a higher position. The conveyor belt 605 can initially organize the distribution density of the boxed cigarettes, making the distribution uniform and preventing blockage at the vibrating feeding component 612 (which has limited capacity and can easily jam if there is too much material; the conveyor belt 605 can control the feeding speed into the vibrating feeding component 612). After being vibrated and arranged within the vibrating feeding component 612, the boxed cigarettes are adjusted to a horizontal position and output orderly from the output end.

[0062] See appendix Figure 2-5 The feeding component 600 also includes a support frame 607 for mounting the lifting conveyor belt 605 and the feed bin 601, and a drive motor 608 for driving the lifting conveyor belt 605 is provided on the support frame 607. One arrangement of the lifting conveyor belt 605 of the present invention is that the lifting conveyor belt 605 has a vertical section and a horizontal section, wherein the feed bin 601 is located on one side of the vertical section, and the discharge port 606 is located at one end of the horizontal section. The feed bin 601 has a side wall parallel to the conveying surface of the vertical section of the lifting conveyor belt 605, and an inlet 602 is opened on this side wall. As shown in the accompanying drawings, the feed inlet 602 of this invention has a certain length in the vertical direction. In actual use, the boxed cigarettes in the feed bin 601 can enter the lifting conveyor belt 605 within the length of the feed inlet 602. The lifting plates 611 on the lifting conveyor belt 605 are spaced apart, and the boxed cigarettes eventually stop between two adjacent lifting plates 611. The lower lifting plate 611 supports and lifts the boxed cigarettes. To prevent material from falling during lifting, the free end of the lifting plate 611 is set to tilt upwards at a certain angle. In this embodiment, the lifting conveyor belt 605 includes a vertical section and a horizontal section, forming an inverted "L" shape. The vibrating feeding component 612 is located below the horizontal section of the lifting conveyor belt 605, which reduces the overall size of the equipment. Of course, in actual installation, the lifting conveyor belt 605 can also be tilted.

[0063] To improve the stability of lifting the boxed cigarettes, a third baffle 609 is provided on the support frame 607 on both sides of the lifting conveyor belt 605 in the width direction. During the lifting process, the third baffle 609 on both sides of the lifting conveyor belt 605 limits the position of the material in the width direction, thereby improving the stability of the boxed cigarettes during the lifting process. A first guide plate 610 corresponding to the feed inlet 602 is fixed between the two third baffles 609. One end of the first guide plate 610 extends into the feed inlet 602, and the other end of the first guide plate 610 extends downward at an angle and is configured to align with the free end of the lifting plate 611. In actual operation, the first guide plate 610 is a fixed component, and the lifting plate 611 moves with the lifting conveyor belt 605. The alignment of the first guide plate 610 and the lifting plate 611 here means that each lifting plate 611 is aligned with the lower end of the first guide plate 610 during movement. When the lifting plate 611 moves to align with the first guide plate 610, the boxed cigarettes in the feed bin 601 will slide down the upper surface of the first guide plate 610 at the feed inlet 602 into the conveying area of ​​the lifting conveyor belt 605 under its own gravity, and will be supported by the lifting plate 611 and move with the lifting conveyor belt 605.

[0064] In actual use, the support frame 607 is equipped with a protective cover that covers the lifting conveyor belt 605, which improves the overall appearance and ensures the stability of materials during the conveying process.

[0065] In addition, in order to ensure that the boxed cigarettes in the feeding bin 601 can smoothly enter the lifting conveyor belt 605 for conveying, a second guide plate 603 is provided on the feeding bin 601 at the bottom of the inlet 602. The second guide plate 603 is also inclined. The lower end of the second guide plate 603 is opposite to the higher end of the first guide plate 610, and the lower end of the second guide plate 603 is not lower than the higher end of the first guide plate 610. The second guide plate 603 is located at the bottom of the inlet 602. This allows for efficient conveying of the boxed cigarettes even when the quantity in the feeding hopper 601 is small, preventing residue buildup at the bottom of the feeding hopper 601. The tilt angles of the second guide plate 603 and the first guide plate 610 are designed to allow the boxed cigarettes to slide downwards under their own weight when placed on either the second guide plate 603 or the first guide plate 610. In practice, the tilt angle of the second guide plate 603 can be greater than, equal to, or less than the tilt angle of the first guide plate 610. Furthermore, the opposite ends of the second guide plate 603 and the first guide plate 610 are in contact but not connected, preventing jamming of the boxed cigarettes during sliding due to gaps between them, thus improving the automation and smoothness of the feeding process.

[0066] To further improve the automation of material feeding, a detection component 604 is provided on the feeding hopper 601 at the inlet 602. The detection component 604 is communicatively connected to the drive motor 608. When the detection component 604 detects material at the inlet 602, it sends a signal to control the drive motor 608 to drive the lifting conveyor belt 605. In this embodiment, the detection component 604 can be configured in several ways. First, it can be configured as a transmitter and receiver on both sides of the inlet 602. The transmitter and receiver use infrared or ultraviolet light as light sources for detection. When the light emitted by the transmitter is blocked by an object and cannot be received by the receiver, it indicates that there is material at the inlet 602. At this time, the drive motor 608 starts to drive the lifting conveyor belt 605. Alternatively, a through-beam photoelectric sensor can be used for detection. Second, the detection component 604 includes photoelectric sensors on both sides of the inlet 602. When there is material at the inlet 602, the photoelectric sensor receives the light reflected after being blocked by the material, thereby triggering a switch.

[0067] In order to facilitate the automatic convergence of materials in the feeding bin 601 to the lifting inlet 602, the inner wall of the feeding bin 601 of the present invention is formed to be inclined towards the second guide plate 603. The materials in the feeding bin 601 will move downward under the action of their own gravity and the inclined structure of the inner wall and converge at the inlet 602.

[0068] See appendix Figure 3 In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom wall of the feed hopper 601 has a through hole corresponding to the second guide plate 603, and the second guide plate 603 covers the through hole. The outer wall of the feed hopper 601 has mounting portions located on both sides of the through hole, and the second guide plate 603 is detachably connected to the feed hopper 601 through the mounting portions. In normal feeding mode, the second guide plate 603 is installed in and covers the through hole. The detachable connection structure of the second guide plate 603 facilitates opening the feed inlet 602 of the feed hopper 601 during operation. When the feed inlet 602 becomes blocked or the machine stops, the material accumulated in the feed inlet 602 can be easily discharged from the through hole, facilitating maintenance.

[0069] See appendix Figure 5 The feeding component 600 of the present invention further includes a distributing component 700, which includes a worktable and a distributing plate 702. A feed inlet 701 opposite to the output port 613 is provided on one side of the worktable. A distributing linear module 703 for driving the distributing plate 702 to reciprocate is provided on the worktable. The reciprocating motion direction of the distributing plate 702 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the output end. The distributing plate 702 can alternately distribute the material on the worktable to a first direction and a second direction. The distributing component 700 has conveying components at the output ends in the first and second directions, respectively. (See attached drawing.) Figure 1In actual setup, one feeding unit 600 can supply material to two production lines, ensuring the matching of feeding rate and dismantling rate.

[0070] During conveying, the material distribution component 700 distributes the material and conveys it to the first conveyor belt 800. The second conveyor belt 801 is arranged perpendicular to the first conveyor belt 800, and the output end of the first conveyor belt 800 extends to the input end of the second conveyor belt 801. The first cutting component 100 is disposed on the first conveyor belt 800, and the second cutting component 200 is disposed on the second conveyor belt 801. The first cutting component 100 includes a first mounting frame 101, on which first cutting blades 102 located on both sides of the first conveyor belt 800 and a first pressure roller 103 located directly above the first conveyor belt 800 are mounted. An elastic element connects the first cutting blades 102 to the mounting frame to allow the first cutting blades 102 to extend and retract in the width direction of the first conveyor belt 800. The second cutting component 200 includes a second mounting frame 201, on which second cutting blades 202 located on both sides of the first conveyor belt 800 and a second pressure roller 203 located directly above the second conveyor belt 801 are mounted.

[0071] During the cutting of the transparent film, the cigarette box is placed flat on the conveyor belt. During cutting, the first pressure roller 103 and the second pressure roller 203 press against the upper part of the cigarette box. The cigarette box is conveyed forward by the friction of the conveyor belt (the first pressure roller 103 and the second pressure roller 203 rotate as the cigarette box moves). To ensure the stability of the cigarette box under cutting force, the first cutting component 100 cuts both ends of the cigarette box simultaneously, and the second cutting component 200 cuts both sides of the cigarette box simultaneously. When the first cutting component 100 cuts, since it cuts both ends of the cigarette box, an elastic element is connected between the first cutting blade 102 and the mounting bracket to avoid damaging the ends of the cigarettes inside the box during the cutting process. The elastic element is designed so that the first cutting blade 102 only cuts the transparent film and does not cut the outer shell and inner lining of the cigarette box, thus avoiding damage to the ends of the cigarettes. Due to the arrangement of the thick cigarettes inside the cigarette box, there is a certain distance between the middle of the side of the cigarette box and the cigarettes, as shown in the appendix. Figure 19 In this way, when the second cutting component 200 cuts the middle part of the side of the cigarette box, it is only necessary to control the cutting depth so as not to damage the cigarette.

[0072] Because the present invention requires the cigarette box to be facing upwards and the opening of the cigarette box to be oriented in a certain direction when disassembling the cigarette box through the flip-top mechanism 510, the posture of the cigarette box is limited. That is, the cigarette box entering the cigarette conveyor belt 803 needs to be adjusted to a preset posture. The preset posture of the cigarette box is that the opening of the cigarette box is facing upwards and in a certain direction. In order to ensure that the cigarette box enters the discharge mechanism in the preset posture, an adjustment component 300 is provided. The adjustment component 300 includes a first adjustment component 310 and a second adjustment component 320. The first adjustment component includes a first visual recognition unit 313 and a flipping fixture 31. 1. A flip motor 312, the output shaft of which is connected to a flip fixture 311. The flip fixture 311 is provided with a receiving groove 314 for accommodating cigarette boxes. The receiving groove 314 has a first opening communicating with the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt 800 and a first channel communicating with the conveying surface of the second conveyor belt 801. The bottom wall of the receiving groove 314 is provided with an adsorption hole for fixing the cigarette box. A first visual recognition unit 313 is located on one side of the first conveyor belt 800 and can recognize the posture of the cigarette box on the first conveyor belt 800. The first visual recognition unit 313 is communicatively connected to the flip motor 312.

[0073] In this embodiment, the first adjusting component is positioned between the first conveyor belt 800 and the second conveyor belt 801. During operation, cigarette boxes on the first conveyor belt 800 enter the receiving groove 314 on the flipping fixture 311 through the first opening and are attracted and fixed in the receiving groove 314 by the fourth suction cup 513. The first visual recognition unit 313 determines whether flipping is necessary based on the cigarette box's posture. If flipping is not required, the flipping motor 312 does not operate. A pushing component is provided on one side of the flipping component. The pushing component includes a pushing cylinder and a push rod 315. The output end of the pushing cylinder is connected to the push rod 315. The extension direction of the push rod 315 is consistent with the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt 801. Driven by the pushing cylinder, the push rod 315 can pass through the first channel. The pushing cylinder pushes the push rod 315 so that one end of the push rod 315 passes through the receiving groove 314, pushing the cigarette box in the receiving groove 314 onto the second conveyor belt 801.

[0074] When the first visual recognition unit 313 detects that the cigarette box needs to be flipped to adjust its posture, the first recognition unit sends a signal to control the flipping motor 312 to perform a flipping action in the first plane (vertical plane), flipping the posture of the cigarette box in the receiving slot 314 by 180° to adjust it. After adjustment, the first opening of the receiving slot 314 is still connected to the first conveyor belt 800. Since the first channel is a structure that runs through the receiving slot 314, after flipping by 180°, the two sides of the receiving slot 314 can still be connected to the second conveyor belt 801. Similarly, the adjusted cigarette box can be pushed into the second conveyor belt 801 by the pushing component.

[0075] In this embodiment, the second adjustment component is set as a cigarette box transfer seat, including a base 321, a rotating seat 322, and a first rotating cylinder 323. The first rotating cylinder 323 is fixed on the base 321, and the output end of the first rotating cylinder 323 is connected to the rotating seat 322. The bottom wall of the rotating seat 322 is provided with an adsorption hole. A second opening 324 communicating with the conveying surface of the second conveyor belt 801 is opened on one side of the rotating seat 322. A second visual recognition unit 325 is provided on one side of the second conveyor belt 801. The second visual recognition unit 325 can recognize the posture of the cigarette box on the second conveyor belt 801. The second visual recognition unit 325 is communicatively connected to the first rotating cylinder 323.

[0076] The rotating base 322 can rotate in the second plane (horizontal plane) under the action of the first rotary cylinder 323, and in conjunction with the first adjusting member 310, it can adjust the various postures of the cigarette box. For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 18 Since the cigarette box has four postures A, B, C, and D when placed randomly, posture A is defined as the preset posture. When the cigarette box enters the first conveyor belt 800 in posture A, neither the first adjusting member 310 nor the rotating member will move. When the cigarette box enters the first conveyor belt 800 in posture B, the first adjusting member 310 will not move, and the second adjusting member 320 can be rotated to adjust the cigarette box from posture B to posture A. When the cigarette box enters the first conveyor belt 800 in posture C, both the first adjusting member 310 and the second adjusting member 320 need to work to adjust to posture A. When the cigarette box enters in posture D, only the first adjusting member 310 needs to work to adjust to posture A.

[0077] It should be noted that the operation of the first cutting component 100, the second cutting component 200, and the transparent film removal component 400 in this application is independent of the orientation of the cigarette box. Therefore, the adjusting component only needs to be set before the cigarette removal component 500. The upstream and downstream relationship between the adjusting component and the first cutting component 100, the second cutting component 200, and the transparent film removal component 400 can be adjusted as needed. The adjusting components in this application are set separately, so that the first adjusting component 310 can not only adjust the posture, but also serve as a material transfer station on the first conveyor belt 800 and the second conveyor belt 801. The second adjusting component 320 can not only adjust the posture, but also serve as a feeding station for the transparent film removal component, realizing multiple functions with one component and making the overall structure more compact.

[0078] See appendix Figure 6-10In this embodiment, after the cigarette box is cut at both ends and sides of the transparent film on the first cutting component 100 and the second cutting component 200, the cigarette box is fed into the transparent film removal component 400. The transparent film removal component 400 includes a translation mechanism, a first removal mechanism 410, a second removal mechanism 420, and a switching mechanism. The translation mechanism is provided with multiple grippers 900 that reciprocate linearly along a first direction. In this embodiment, the grippers 900 are automated mechanical gripper structures that can automatically grip or put down the cigarette box for transferring the cigarette box between different workstations. The first removal mechanism 410 and the second removal mechanism 420 are located on both sides of the translation mechanism, and the switching mechanism is located on... The first removal mechanism 410 and the second removal mechanism 420 are located between and below the translation mechanism. The first removal mechanism 410 and the second removal mechanism 420 can clean the transparent film on the upper side and the transparent film on the lower side of the cigarette box respectively. The switching mechanism is provided with two positioning seats 450 that reciprocate linearly along the second direction. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. The first removal mechanism 410 is provided with a first suction cup 411, the second removal mechanism 420 is provided with a second suction cup 421, and the bottom of the positioning seat 450 is provided with a third suction cup. The two positioning seats 450 reciprocate between the translation mechanism and the first removal mechanism 410 or between the translation mechanism and the second removal mechanism 420.

[0079] During cleaning, the transparent film of the cigarette box is cleaned by suction cup adsorption. Specifically, cleaning is carried out through the cooperation of the first removal mechanism 410, the second removal mechanism 420, the switching mechanism, and the translation mechanism.

[0080] In specific settings, the number of switching mechanisms can be set to one. The operation process in this case is as follows: the two positioning seats on the switching mechanism are defined as positioning seat a and positioning seat b.

[0081] 1. Positioning seat a of the switching mechanism moves in the second direction to the gripping position of the translation mechanism, and then the gripper places the gripped cigarette box on positioning seat a; 2. Positioning seat a moves in the second direction to the position of the first removal mechanism, while positioning seat b moves to the gripping position (the gripper places another cigarette box on positioning seat b); 3. When positioning seat a is in the position of the first removal mechanism, the first suction cup extends into positioning seat a and sucks away the transparent film on the upper side of the cigarette box (and releases the transparent film after moving to the waste bin); 4. Positioning seat a moves in the opposite direction to the gripping position, while the third suction cup inside positioning seat a sucks away... The bottom of the cigarette box (actually adsorbing the lower transparent film) is gripped by the grippers. The grippers pick up the cigarette box (with the upper transparent film removed) from the positioning seat a and move it to the next station. At this time, the lower transparent film stays at the bottom of the positioning seat a under the adsorption of the third suction cup. 5. The positioning seat a moves back to the position of the first removal mechanism. The third suction cup cancels the adsorption, and the first suction cup adsorbs and removes the lower transparent film that is staying at the bottom of the positioning seat a, completing the cleaning of the lower transparent film. Then the positioning seat a (without the cigarette box) returns to the gripping position to clean the next cigarette box. The working principle of the positioning seat b is the same.

[0082] To improve cleaning efficiency, one preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a switching mechanism comprising a first switching mechanism and a second switching mechanism, wherein the first switching mechanism and the second switching mechanism are parallel to each other and spaced apart. The workflow during cleaning in this embodiment is described in detail below: The two positioning seats on the first switching mechanism are defined as positioning seat a and positioning seat b, and the two positioning seats on the second switching mechanism are defined as positioning seat c and positioning seat d.

[0083] 1. After the cigarette box is moved from the cigarette box transfer seat to the positioning seat a on the first removal mechanism under the action of the gripper, the first switching mechanism sends the positioning seat a to the first removal mechanism through the cylinder drive.

[0084] 2. The vacuum suction hole on the positioning seat a holds the cigarette box, and the first suction cup on the first removal mechanism sucks away the upper transparent film of the cigarette box on the positioning seat a and places it in the transparent film collection position (located between the first switching mechanism and the second switching mechanism).

[0085] 3. The transparent film on the cigarette box on the positioning seat a has been removed. The first switching mechanism uses a cylinder to drive the positioning seat a to the gripping position of the translation mechanism.

[0086] 4. The same procedure applies to subsequent cigarette boxes; the upper transparent film is removed using the second removal mechanism.

[0087] 5. The gripper of the translation mechanism transports the cigarette box with the upper transparent film removed to c / d on the second switching mechanism, which is defined as placing it on the positioning seat d;

[0088] 6. The third suction cup on the positioning seat d adsorbs the transparent film on the lower side of the cigarette box, the gripper on the translation mechanism picks up the cigarette box, separates the cigarette box from the transparent film on the lower side, and then puts it into the conveyor line;

[0089] 7. The second switching mechanism drives the positioning seat d to the suction position of the second removal mechanism via a cylinder;

[0090] 8. The second removal mechanism is driven to the top of the positioning seat d by the servo module. The second suction cup on the second removal mechanism is moved up and down by the cylinder to suck up the lower transparent film on the positioning seat d and put it into the transparent film collection position.

[0091] 9. Similarly, for subsequent cigarette boxes, the lower transparent film on the positioning seat c is sucked away by the first removal mechanism (first suction cup) and placed into the transparent film collection position.

[0092] As can be seen, in this embodiment, only the upper transparent film is removed on the first switching mechanism 430, and the lower transparent film is removed on the second switching mechanism 440. The cleaning efficiency is greatly improved by the cooperation between the first switching mechanism 430 and the second switching mechanism 440.

[0093] One end of the translation mechanism of the transparent film removal component 400 is provided with a cigarette box transfer position (cigarette box transfer seat, shared with the second adjustment component 320), and the other end of the translation mechanism extends to the cigarette box conveyor belt 802. The translation mechanism is provided with a guide rail, and the gripper 900 is slidably mounted on the guide rail. The gripper 900 reciprocates along the guide rail between the cigarette box transfer position and the first switching mechanism 430, or between the first switching mechanism 430 and the second switching mechanism 440, or between the second switching mechanism 440 and the cigarette box conveyor belt 802.

[0094] After the cigarette box has its film removed on the transparent film removal component 400, the gripper 900 picks up the cigarette box and places it on the cigarette box conveyor belt 802 for transport. In this application, the cigarette box conveyor belt 802 and the cigarette conveyor belt 803 are set to be parallel to each other, and multiple cigarette removal components 500 are provided between them (because the operation of the cigarette removal components is more complicated than the operation of the feeding and transparent film removal components 400, multiple components are provided to achieve speed matching). The cigarette removal component 500 includes a flipping mechanism 510 and a discharge mechanism. Mechanism 510 includes a first flipping arm 511 and a second flipping arm 512. The first flipping arm 511 is equipped with a fourth suction cup 513, and the second flipping arm 512 is equipped with a fifth suction cup 514. In use, the fourth suction cup 513 and the fifth suction cup 514 respectively suction the lid of the cigarette box and the upper half of the cigarette box. The fourth suction cup 513 and the fifth suction cup 514 flip in two opposite directions and open the cigarette box. The upper half of the cigarette box will detach from the lower half of the cigarette box under the action of suction and flipping force. The cigarette removal component 500 also includes a support base 501 for placing and supporting the cigarette box (the cigarette box is placed on the support base 501 in a preset posture) to facilitate the operation of the flipping mechanism 510 and the dispensing mechanism.

[0095] See appendix Figure 11-17 The cigarette removal component 500 also includes a feeding mechanism. The feeding mechanism picks up cigarette boxes from the cigarette conveyor belt 803 and feeds them onto the support seat 501. Since the position of the cigarette boxes on the cigarette box conveyor belt 802 may be tilted, in order to ensure that the cigarette boxes are placed properly on the support seat 501, the posture of the cigarette boxes needs to be adjusted before feeding them onto the support seat 501. The feeding mechanism includes a cigarette box alignment unit. The cigarette box alignment unit is provided with a base 321, a limiting plate 550, an alignment plate 551, a second push plate 552, and a linear module. The limiting plate 550 is fixed on the base 321. There are two alignment plates 551, which are set on the same side of the limiting plate 550. The two alignment plates 551 are slidably mounted on the linear module and can move synchronously towards or away from each other. The push plate is set on the opposite side of the limiting plate 550 and is driven by the linear module. The push plate moves closer to or away from the limiting plate 550 under the drive of the linear module. Before feeding the cigarette box into the support base 501, the cigarette box alignment unit adjusts the position of the cigarette box so that when the gripper 900 picks up the cigarette box and places it into the support base 501, the cigarette box is placed in the designated position, which facilitates the subsequent operation of the flip-top mechanism 510 and the clamping member 521, thus improving work efficiency.

[0096] In addition, the feeding mechanism also includes grippers 900 or suction cups for transferring materials between the cigarette box conveyor belt 802 and the cigarette box alignment unit or between the cigarette box alignment unit and the support base 501.

[0097] The discharging mechanism is used to remove multiple cigarettes from the cigarette box. It includes a lifting slide 526, a clamping member 521 and a flipping mechanism 520 disposed on the lifting slide 526. The clamping member 521 is located directly above the support base 501. The clamping member 521 can move up and down with the lifting slide 526. The clamping member 521 can move downward to the support base 501. The clamping member 521 includes two symmetrically arranged clamping plates that move synchronously towards / away from each other. A clamping groove is formed between the two clamping plates. The movement of the two clamping plates can adjust the width of the clamping groove. The clamping groove is provided with an opening and the opening faces a third direction and a fourth direction. In this embodiment, the third direction is vertically upward and the fourth direction is vertically downward.

[0098] The two clamps in this application are each L-shaped. During installation, the two clamps are installed as follows: Figure 17 As shown, the clamping plate includes a side plate 5212 and a bottom plate 5211. The bottom plate 5211 of the two clamping plates forms the bottom wall of the clamping groove, and the side plate 5212 forms the side wall of the clamping groove. In a specific setting, the two bottom plates 5211 are set as an interlocking sawtooth structure. In this way, during the movement of opposite sides or towards each other, the interlocking structure can make the movement of the two more stable. In addition, in actual setting, since the cigarette is in direct contact with the bottom plate 5211, in order to avoid damage to the cigarette, the bottom plate 5211 can be made of a flexible material.

[0099] When the clamping slot picks up the cigarette box, the opening of the clamping slot faces downward (towards the support base 501, in the fourth direction) and moves downward to the support base 501. When gripping the cigarette box, the two clamping plates move in opposite directions, increasing the width of the clamping groove. This makes it easier to place the cigarette box within the width of the clamping groove for gripping. When the cigarette box is completely placed inside the clamping groove, the two clamping plates clamp the two sides of the cigarette box. The two clamping plates move towards each other, decreasing the width of the clamping groove to clamp the cigarette box. After the clamping plates clamp the cigarette box, the lifting slide 526 drives the clamping member 521 (with the cigarette box and the cigarette) to move upward together. When it moves to the initial position, the flipping mechanism 520 first drives the clamping member 521 to flip 180°. At this time, the positions of the cigarette box and the cigarette are flipped up and down. The cigarette box is located above the cigarette, and the cigarette is stored in the clamping groove. The cigarette box (the lower half of the cigarette box that was originally below the cigarette) is taken out by the sixth suction cup 522. Only the cigarette remains in the clamping groove. At this point, the cigarette and the cigarette box are separated, achieving the effect of removing the cigarette from the cigarette box.

[0100] The discharge mechanism also includes a lifting support 523, a lifting rail 524, and a lifting motor 525. The lifting rail 524 is installed on the lifting support 523, and the lifting slide 526 is slidably installed on the lifting rail 524. The lifting motor 525 is installed on the lifting support 523 and drives the lifting slide 526 to move up and down along the lifting rail 524. The flipping mechanism 510 includes a first flipping unit and a second flipping unit. The first flipping unit includes a first flipping motor 515, and the output end of the first flipping motor 515 is connected to the first flipping arm 511. The second flipping unit is provided with a second flipping motor 516, and the second flipping motor 516 is connected to the second flipping arm 512.

[0101] To collect and store the cigarettes removed from the cigarette box, the discharge component also includes a cigarette transfer mechanism. This mechanism transfers the cigarettes separated from the clamping slot to the cigarette conveyor belt 803. The cigarette transfer mechanism includes a pushing unit mounted on a lifting slide 526. The pushing unit includes a pushing cylinder and a first pushing plate 531. The output end of the pushing cylinder is connected to the first pushing plate 531 and drives it to reciprocate linearly. When the opening of the clamping slot faces a first direction (upward), the first pushing plate 531 can pass through the clamping slot between the two clamping plates. Under the action of the pushing cylinder, the first pushing plate 531 performs reciprocating linear motion. The width of the first pushing plate 531 is less than the minimum width of the clamping slot. The first pushing plate 531 quickly disengages multiple cigarettes from the clamping member 521 (clamping slot) by pushing, allowing the clamping member 521 to quickly enter the next working cycle, thus improving work efficiency.

[0102] To facilitate faster and more efficient cigarette transfer, the cigarette transfer mechanism also includes a first translation unit. This first translation unit comprises a guide rail, a first slide table, a second rotary cylinder 532, and a cigarette storage seat 533. The first slide table is slidably connected to the guide rail. The second rotary cylinder 532 is fixed to the first slide table, and its output end is connected to the cigarette storage seat 533. Two spaced first baffles 534 are fixed to one side of the cigarette storage seat 533. Each first baffle 534 has a support plate 535 at its lower end. The upper part of the two support plates 535... The surfaces are on the same horizontal plane and are in contact with the lower end face of the first baffle 534. The cigarette storage seat 533 is also provided with a linear module that drives the two support plates 535 to move synchronously towards each other / backwards. When the two support plates 535 move towards each other, their ends abut against each other and close the bottom of the gap. When the two support plates 535 move back to back, their ends move away from each other and open the bottom of the gap. The cigarette storage seat 533 has a position in which it communicates with the clamping groove when the gap between the two first baffles 534 and the opening of the clamping groove face the first direction. It also includes a cigarette conveyor belt 803, which is located at the end of the first translation unit. The movement of the cigarette storage seat 533 along the first guide rail can position the gap directly above the conveying surface of the cigarette conveyor belt 803.

[0103] The cigarette storage seat 533 reciprocates linearly along the first guide rail between the clamping member 521 and the cigarette conveyor belt 803, transferring cigarettes from the clamping member 521 to the cigarette conveyor belt 803. Specifically, when the cigarette storage seat 533 moves to the position corresponding to the clamping member 521, the gap between the two support plates 535 on the cigarette storage seat 533 is connected to the clamping groove. At the same time, the two support plates 535 move towards each other until their ends abut against each other. The pushing unit pushes the cigarettes in the clamping groove into the gap and is supported by the two support plates 535. Then, the cigarette storage seat 533 moves along the first guide rail to the cigarette conveyor belt 803. After the upper part of the belt 803 is moved, the two support plates 535 move away from each other so that their ends are far apart. In this way, the cigarettes in the interval, lacking bottom support, will fall onto the cigarette conveyor belt 803 under the action of gravity and be transported to the storage position. In actual installation, in order to avoid serious damage to the cigarettes when the cigarette storage seat 533 is placed on the cigarette conveyor belt 803, the distance between the support plate 535 on the cigarette storage seat 533 and the cigarette conveyor belt 803 is set to be as small as possible to avoid the risk of cigarette damage or falling (falling after bouncing off the cigarette conveyor belt 803) due to excessive height.

[0104] To improve cigarette removal efficiency, this invention includes a placement section on the support base 501 for holding cigarette boxes. The support base 501 has an adsorption element (using pneumatic vacuum adsorption) on the bottom wall of the placement section. The support base 501 also has second baffles 502 located on both sides of the placement section and corresponding to the upper and lower parts of the clamping plate. The adsorption element can hold the bottom of the cigarette box, preventing the flip-top mechanism 510 from adsorbing the entire cigarette box when removing the upper part. The second baffles 502 limit the side position of the cigarette box, facilitating its positioning and ensuring that the clamping member 521 can properly clamp the cigarette box, preventing damage to the cigarettes that might occur due to misalignment between the clamping member 521 and the cigarette box. In this embodiment, the operating position of the cigarette box is restricted to avoid problems caused by positional errors in the cigarette box, which could prevent the flip-top mechanism 510 and the clamping member 521 from accurately operating the cigarette box.

[0105] To improve operational accuracy, an elastic element is connected between one end of the second baffle 502 and the support base 501. When the clamping member 521 removes the cigarette box, it can press the second baffle 502 downwards by the clamping plate, replacing the original position of the second baffle 502, thus better clamping the cigarette box. To prevent the cigarettes from scattering during operation, the present invention provides clamping and positioning components on both sides of the support base 501, corresponding to the positions of the second baffle 502. The clamping and positioning components include a mounting base, a linear module, and a clamping block 540. The linear module is fixed on the mounting base, and the clamping block 540 is slidably connected to the linear module. A through hole corresponding to the clamping block 540 is opened on the side wall of the second baffle 502, and one end of the clamping block 540 can pass through the through hole and extend into the placement part. The clamping block 540 provides clamping force to the cigarette box from the side, reducing the scattering of cigarettes when the flip-top mechanism 510 cleans the upper part of the cigarette box.

[0106] The reciprocating linear motion of the components in this application can be achieved by using linear modules, cylinder drives, or motor drives, etc.

[0107] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application includes, but is not limited to, the contents described in the accompanying drawings and the specific embodiments above. Any modifications that do not depart from the functional and structural principles of this application will be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cigarette pack automatic disassembling apparatus, the cigarette pack comprising a pack body having an outer shell and an inner liner and a transparent film wrapped outside the pack body, characterized in that, The automated cigarette box disassembly device includes a first cutting component (100), a second cutting component (200), an adjusting component (300), a transparent film removal component (400), and a cigarette removal component (500). The first cutting component (100) is used to cut the portions of the transparent film located at both ends of the box body. The second cutting component (200) is used to cut the two side walls of the box body and the portions of the transparent film located on the two side walls of the box body. The adjusting component (300) includes a first adjusting member (310) configured to rotate in a first plane and a second adjusting member (320) configured to rotate in a second plane. The transparent film removal component (400) feeds the cigarette box, after the transparent film has been removed by the first cutting component (100), the second cutting component (200), and the adjusting component (300), into the cigarette removal component (500) in a preset posture. The cigarette removal component (500) includes a flip-top mechanism. The device includes a structure (510) and a discharge mechanism. The flip-top mechanism (510) is used to open the cigarette box so that the cigarettes inside the cigarette box can be removed through the discharge mechanism. The automated cigarette box disassembly device also includes a conveying component for conveying materials. The conveying component includes a first conveyor belt (800), a second conveyor belt (801), a cigarette box conveyor belt (802), and a cigarette conveyor belt (803). The first cutting component (100) is located on both sides of the first conveyor belt (800) and simultaneously cuts the transparent film at both ends of the cigarette box. The second cutting component (200) is located on both sides of the second conveyor belt (801) and simultaneously cuts the transparent film and the box body on both sides of the cigarette box. The transparent film removal component (400) is located between the second conveyor belt (801) and the cigarette box conveyor belt (802). The cigarette removal component (500) is located between the cigarette box conveyor belt (802) and the cigarette conveyor belt (803). The transparent film removal component (400) includes a translation mechanism, a first removal mechanism (410), a second removal mechanism (420), and a switching mechanism. The translation mechanism is provided with a plurality of grippers (900) that reciprocate linearly along a first direction. The first removal mechanism (410) and the second removal mechanism (420) are located on both sides of the translation mechanism. The switching mechanism is located between the first removal mechanism (410) and the second removal mechanism (420) and below the translation mechanism. The switching mechanism is provided with two positioning seats (450) that reciprocate linearly along a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. The first removal mechanism (410) is provided with a first suction cup (411), the second removal mechanism (420) is provided with a second suction cup (421), and the bottom of the positioning seat (450) is provided with a third suction cup. The two positioning seats (450) reciprocate between the translation mechanism and the first removal mechanism (410) or between the translation mechanism and the second removal mechanism (420).

2. The cigarette pack automated de-assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a feeding component (600), which includes a feeding bin (601), a lifting conveyor belt (605), a vibrating feeding trough, and a distributing component (700). The feeding bin (601) is located on one side of the lifting conveyor belt (605) and has an inlet (602) facing the conveying surface of the lifting conveyor belt (605). The conveying surface of the lifting conveyor belt (605) is provided with a plurality of lifting plates (611) spaced apart along the conveying direction. One end of the lifting conveyor belt (605) is provided with an outlet (606) for conveying material into the vibrating feeding trough. The material trough has an output end that connects to the material distribution component (700). The material distribution component (700) includes a workbench and a material distribution plate (702). An opening opposite to the output end is provided on one side of the workbench. A drive mechanism is provided on the workbench to drive the material distribution plate (702) to reciprocate. The reciprocating motion direction of the material distribution plate (702) is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the output end. The material distribution plate (702) can alternately distribute the material on the workbench to the first direction and the second direction. The material distribution component (700) has the conveying component at the output end in the first direction and the second direction, respectively.

3. The cigarette pack automated de-assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The second conveyor belt (801) is arranged perpendicularly to the first conveyor belt (800), and the output end of the first conveyor belt (800) extends to the input end of the second conveyor belt (801). A first cutting component (100) is disposed on the first conveyor belt (800), and a second cutting component (200) is disposed on the second conveyor belt (801). The first adjusting component includes a first visual recognition unit (313), a flipping fixture (311), and a flipping motor (312). The output shaft of the flipping motor (312) is connected to the flipping fixture (311). The flipping fixture (311) is provided with a receiving groove (314) for accommodating cigarette boxes. The receiving groove (314) has a first opening communicating with the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt (800) and a first channel communicating with the conveying surface of the second conveyor belt (801). The bottom wall of the receiving groove (314) is provided with an adsorption hole for fixing cigarette boxes. The first visual recognition unit (313) is disposed on one side of the first conveyor belt (800) and is capable of recognizing the first conveyor belt. The posture of the cigarette box on the conveyor belt (800) is determined by the first visual recognition unit (313) which is communicatively connected to the flipping motor (312). The second adjustment component is set at the end of the second conveyor belt (801) and is configured as a cigarette box transfer seat, including a base (321), a rotating seat (322), and a first rotating cylinder (323). The first rotating cylinder (323) is fixed on the base (321), and the output end of the first rotating cylinder (323) is connected to the rotating seat (322). The bottom wall of the rotating seat (322) is provided with an adsorption hole. A second opening (324) communicating with the conveying surface of the second conveyor belt (801) is opened on one side of the rotating seat (322). A second visual recognition unit (325) is provided on one side of the second conveyor belt (801). The second visual recognition unit (325) can recognize the posture of the cigarette box on the second conveyor belt (801) and is communicatively connected to the first rotating cylinder (323).

4. The cigarette pack automated de-assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The switching mechanism includes a first switching mechanism (430) and a second switching mechanism (440). The first switching mechanism (430) and the second switching mechanism (440) are parallel to each other and spaced apart. The first removal mechanism (410) includes a support frame (607), a slide table, and a cylinder. The cylinder and the first suction cup (411) are mounted on the slide table, and the cylinder drives the first suction cup (411) to move up and down. The first suction cup (411) reciprocates between the first switching mechanism (430) and the second switching mechanism (440). The second removal mechanism (420) includes a support frame (607), a slide table, and a cylinder. The cylinder and the second suction cup (421) are mounted on the slide table, and the cylinder drives the second suction cup (421) to move up and down. The second suction cup (421) reciprocates between the first switching mechanism (430) and the second switching mechanism (440).

5. The cigarette pack automated de-assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, One end of the translation mechanism is provided with a cigarette box transfer position, and the other end of the translation mechanism extends to the cigarette box conveyor belt (802). The translation mechanism is provided with a guide rail, and the gripper (900) is slidably mounted on the guide rail. The gripper (900) reciprocates along the guide rail between the cigarette box transfer position and the first switching mechanism (430), or between the first switching mechanism (430) and the second switching mechanism (440), or between the second switching mechanism (440) and the cigarette box conveyor belt (802).

6. The cigarette pack automated de-assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The cigarette box conveyor belt (802) and the cigarette conveyor belt (803) are parallel to each other and a plurality of cigarette removal parts (500) are provided between them. The flip-top mechanism (510) includes a first flip arm (511) and a second flip arm (512). A fourth suction cup (513) is provided on the first flip arm (511), and a fifth suction cup (514) is provided on the second flip arm (512). The discharge mechanism includes a lifting slide (526) and a clamping member (521) and a flipping mechanism (520) provided on the lifting slide (526). The clamping member (521) is positioned... Above the positioning base (450), the clamping member (521) includes two symmetrically arranged clamping plates that move synchronously towards each other / backwards. A clamping groove is formed between the two clamping plates. The clamping groove has an opening with the opening facing a first direction and a second direction. The output end of the flipping mechanism (520) is connected to the clamping member (521) and drives the clamping member (521) to switch the opening of the clamping groove between a third direction and a fourth direction. The cigarette removal component (500) also includes a sixth suction cup (522) that can pick up the cigarette box from the clamping groove when the opening of the clamping groove is facing upwards.

7. The cigarette pack automated de-assembly apparatus of claim 6, wherein, It also includes a cigarette transfer mechanism, which includes a pushing unit mounted on a lifting slide (526). The pushing unit includes a pushing cylinder and a first pushing plate (531). The output end of the pushing cylinder is connected to the first pushing plate (531) and drives the first pushing plate (531) to reciprocate linearly. When the opening of the clamping groove faces the first direction, the first pushing plate (531) can pass through the clamping groove between the two clamping plates.

8. The cigarette pack automated de-assembly apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The cigarette transfer mechanism further includes a first translation unit, which includes a guide rail, a first slide, a second rotary cylinder (532), and a cigarette storage seat (533). The first slide is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the second rotary cylinder (532) is fixed on the first slide. The output end of the second rotary cylinder (532) is connected to the cigarette storage seat (533). Two first baffles (534) with a gap are fixed on one side of the cigarette storage seat (533). Each first baffle (534) has a support plate (535) at its lower end. The upper surface of the two support plates (535) is... The surfaces are on the same horizontal plane and are in contact with the lower end surface of the first baffle (534). The cigarette storage seat (533) is also provided with a linear module that drives the two support plates (535) to move synchronously towards each other / backwards. When the two support plates (535) move towards each other, the ends of the two support plates (535) abut against each other and close the bottom of the gap. When the two support plates (535) move back to back, the ends of the two support plates (535) move away from each other and open the bottom of the gap. The cigarette storage seat (533) has a position in which the gap between the two first baffles (534) and the opening of the clamping groove face the first direction and communicate with the clamping groove.

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