A vertical cigarette box loading device and its working method
By designing a vertical cigarette box loading device, a flipping and clamping mechanism is used to turn the cigarettes from a horizontal to a vertical position, solving the problems of large footprint and cigarette wear, and realizing efficient use and complete functionality of the device in a small space.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ETABONG QINGDAO TOBACCO MACHINERY
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing cigarette packaging machines have a large footprint and an unreasonable clamping mechanism, which makes the outer surface of the cigarette packs easily scratched.
Design a vertical cigarette pack loading device, which adopts a multi-segment transfer mechanism, a cigarette pack flipping mechanism and a flat plate opening and closing mechanism. The flipping and clamping mechanism turns the horizontal cigarette packs into a vertical state, and the vertical arrangement is achieved by the clamping and suction composite clamp and the carton gripping and forming mechanism, which reduces the floor space and avoids wear and tear on the cigarette packs.
It effectively reduces the equipment's footprint, avoids wear and tear on cigarette packs, improves the equipment's efficiency in small spaces, and enhances the packaging function.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of cigarette packaging equipment technology, and in particular to a vertical cigarette box loading device and its working method. Background Technology
[0002] The statements in this section are merely background information related to the present invention and do not necessarily constitute prior art.
[0003] Currently, the packing and sealing of cigarette cartons is all done by packing and sealing machines. During the packing and sealing process, the packing and sealing machines generally adopt the method of horizontally pushing the cigarette stacks into the cigarette box, which is achieved through components such as stacking devices, cigarette stack pushing devices, flaring devices, carton forming stations, and rear smoke-blocking mechanisms.
[0004] The inventors discovered that the components of the cigarette packing machine are arranged sequentially on a horizontal plane, which makes the entire sealing machine occupy a large area. In small spaces, the equipment is difficult to place and use, which greatly limits the use of the cigarette packing machine. At the same time, due to the unreasonable setting of the clamping mechanism, there is a risk of scratching the outer surface of the cigarette packs during the packing process. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this invention is to provide a vertical cigarette box loading device with a reasonable structure and small footprint.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution:
[0007] A vertical cigarette pack loading device includes a frame that supports a multi-segment transfer mechanism, a cigarette pack flipping mechanism, and a flat panel opening and closing mechanism. The multi-segment transfer mechanism is located at the top of the frame and is connected to a clamping and suction composite clamp. The cigarette pack flipping mechanism is located on the side of the clamping and suction composite clamp. A cigarette pack clamping mechanism is located inside the cigarette pack flipping mechanism on the frame. The flat panel opening and closing mechanism is located below the cigarette pack clamping mechanism. The cigarette pack flipping mechanism flips several horizontally positioned cigarette packs into a vertical position. The cigarette pack clamping mechanism clamps the vertically positioned cigarette packs. The cigarette pack flipping mechanism can flip multiple times. The cigarette pack clamping mechanism can open to form a stack of vertically positioned cigarette packs and clamp the stack. When the flat panel opening and closing mechanism is closed, it supports the bottom of the vertically positioned cigarette packs.
[0008] The side of the cigarette clamping mechanism closest to the cigarette flipping mechanism can be raised, and the two opposite sides of the cigarette clamping mechanism can move laterally to clamp the cigarettes or stacks of cigarettes.
[0009] When the flat plate opening and closing mechanism opens, the multi-segment transfer mechanism drives the clamping and suction composite clamp to move down and clamp the adsorbed cigarette strips or cigarette stacks, and drives the cigarette strips or cigarette stacks through the flat plate opening and closing mechanism and send them downward.
[0010] As described above, the packing machine's cigarette flipping mechanism flips the horizontally positioned packs of cigarettes to the cigarette clamping mechanism. The cigarette clamping mechanism can open to clamp the vertically positioned packs of cigarettes. The cigarette flipping mechanism can flip the packs multiple times, and the opening of the cigarette clamping mechanism causes the vertically positioned packs of cigarettes to form a cigarette stack. The cigarettes or cigarette stacks are then adsorbed and clamped by the suction-grip composite clamp. When the flat opening and closing mechanism opens, the cigarettes or cigarette stacks are sent downwards. The entire device achieves the aggregation of cigarettes through the cooperation of the cigarette flipping mechanism and the cigarette clamping mechanism. The suction-grip composite clamp is positioned reasonably. Through the mutual cooperation of these mechanisms, the horizontally positioned packs of cigarettes are effectively converted into a vertical position. The other mechanisms are arranged accordingly, making the entire device vertically positioned, effectively reducing the floor space required.
[0011] The above-described vertical cigarette box feeding device further includes a controller. The multi-segment transfer mechanism, the clamping and suction composite clamp, the cigarette holding mechanism, the cigarette flipping mechanism, and the flat plate opening and closing mechanism are each individually connected to the controller. The controller controls the actions of each mechanism so that they cooperate with each other to deliver the cigarettes downward.
[0012] As described above, a vertical cigarette box loading device includes a cigarette flipping mechanism comprising a rotating plate, the rotating plate being fixed to a rotatable shaft, and a limiting plate being provided at the end of the shaft;
[0013] The rotating plate includes a bent support plate, one side of which is fixed to the rotating shaft. The outer side of the bent part of the support plate is connected to the first comb tooth section. The limiting plate is perpendicular to the first comb tooth section. When the rotating shaft drives the rotating plate and the first comb tooth section from a horizontal state to a vertical state, the limiting plate also rotates. The limiting plate moves to the upper side of the cigarette input mechanism to block the incoming material.
[0014] The above-described vertical cigarette box loading device further includes a horizontal cigarette input mechanism. The first comb section of the cigarette flipping mechanism can be rotated to the horizontal cigarette input mechanism, and the first comb section can be moved to a position lower than the highest point of the horizontal cigarette input mechanism.
[0015] The transverse input mechanism for cigarettes includes an active conveying mechanism. A roller conveying mechanism is provided on one side of the active conveying mechanism. The roller conveying mechanism does not require a power source. The active conveying mechanism delivers the cigarettes to the roller conveying mechanism. There is a gap between adjacent rollers in the roller conveying mechanism. When the cigarette flipping mechanism moves to the transverse input mechanism, the first comb tooth of the first comb section can be placed between the adjacent rollers. Thus, the cigarettes will not be worn when they move toward the roller conveying mechanism.
[0016] As described above, a vertical cigarette pack loading device includes a cigarette clamping mechanism comprising a first lateral moving component, a first baffle mounted on the moving block of the first lateral moving component, a second baffle disposed on the opposite side of the first baffle, the second baffle being connected to a first lifting component, the first lifting component being connected to a second lateral moving component, the first baffle and the second baffle being arranged opposite to each other, clamping the cigarette pack or cigarette stack from both sides, and providing space at the top of the cigarette pack or cigarette stack, so that the clamping and suction composite clamp can absorb the cigarette pack or cigarette stack from the top;
[0017] The second baffle is a second comb tooth section, which includes multiple second comb teeth. The first comb tooth section includes multiple first comb teeth. The first comb teeth and the second comb teeth are staggered. When the cigarette flipping mechanism delivers the cigarettes to a vertical position, the raised second baffle supports the cigarettes from above. Then, the first baffle and the second baffle move in opposite directions in the lateral direction to make the cigarettes contact the previously delivered cigarettes and form a cigarette stack. The staggered arrangement of the first comb teeth and the second comb teeth avoids interference between the second comb teeth and the movement of the first comb teeth.
[0018] As described above, in a vertical cigarette box loading device, the multi-segment transfer mechanism includes a third lateral movement component, which is connected to a second lifting component. The second lifting component is connected to a longitudinal extension component. The third lateral movement component drives the clamping and suction composite clamp to move laterally, while the second lifting component drives the clamping and suction composite clamp to move vertically. The longitudinal extension component drives the clamping and suction composite clamp to extend and retract vertically, thus widening the movement range of the multi-segment transfer mechanism.
[0019] As described above, in a vertical cigarette pack loading device, the clamping and suction composite clamp includes an installation plate connected to the multi-segment transfer mechanism. A first suction cup is connected to the bottom of the installation plate, and clamping plates are respectively provided on opposite sides of the first suction cup. The clamping plates are connected to a telescopic power source, which is fixed to the installation plate. The first suction cup can be suctioned to the top of the cigarette pack or the cigarette stack, and the clamping plates on both sides stably clamp the cigarette pack or the cigarette stack from both sides.
[0020] As described above, in a vertical cigarette box feeding device, the frame is provided with a flaring mechanism below the flat plate opening mechanism to enlarge the carton opening, which facilitates the feeding of cigarette packs or stacks of cigarette packs into the carton.
[0021] The frame also supports a carton gripping and forming mechanism. A carton blank storage mechanism is fixed on the side of the carton gripping and forming mechanism. The carton gripping and forming mechanism is located below the flaring mechanism. The carton blank storage mechanism can store multiple carton blanks. The carton gripping and forming mechanism picks up and opens the carton blanks from the carton blank storage mechanism and moves the carton to a position below the cigarette pack or cigarette stack. The carton gripping and forming mechanism can also send the carton filled with cigarette packs or cigarette stacks to the output mechanism.
[0022] The frame is equipped with folding mechanisms on both the upper and lower sides of the carton gripping and forming mechanism. The folding mechanisms are used to fold the upper and lower sides of the carton respectively. The upper folding mechanism is located below the flaring mechanism.
[0023] The frame also supports an output mechanism, which is located on the side of the carton gripping and forming mechanism.
[0024] As described above, the vertical cigarette box feeding device includes a carton gripping and forming mechanism comprising a fourth lateral motion component, which is connected to a fifth lateral motion component. The movement direction of the fifth lateral motion component is perpendicular to the movement direction of the fourth lateral motion component. The fifth lateral motion component is connected to a carton forming fixture, and a second suction cup is provided on one side of the carton forming fixture.
[0025] As described above, a vertical cigarette box loading device includes a box blank storage mechanism comprising a second frame, a sliding assembly supported by the second frame, the sliding assembly connected to an inclined pressing component, support members on opposite sides of the second frame, the support members being inclined relative to the plane of the second frame, a stop wheel on the top of the support member away from the second frame, the stop wheels on both sides being opposite each other, the bottom of the box blank being placed at the second frame, one side of the box blank being supported by the support member, and the stop wheel being placed on the other side of the support member.
[0026] Secondly, the present invention also provides a method for operating a vertical cigarette box loading device, comprising the following:
[0027] The cigarette flipping mechanism receives several cigarette packs when in a horizontal position;
[0028] After the cigarette flipping mechanism flips the cigarettes at a set angle, it delivers the cigarettes to the cigarette clamping mechanism. The flat plate opening and closing mechanism closes to support the bottom of the cigarettes.
[0029] The cigarette flipping mechanism flips the cigarettes multiple times. One side of the cigarette clamping mechanism rises and moves toward the flipping mechanism to support the newly flipped cigarettes. The cigarette flipping mechanism rotates in the opposite direction to receive the next batch of cigarettes. The opposite sides of the cigarette clamping mechanism move laterally, so that the vertically stacked cigarettes form a stack of cigarettes and clamp the stack of cigarettes.
[0030] The multi-segment transfer mechanism drives the clamping and suction composite clamp to move downwards, and the clamping and suction composite clamp holds and adsorbs the cigarette packs or stacks of cigarettes;
[0031] When the flat panel opening mechanism opens, the clamping and suction composite clamping device pulls the cigarette packs or stacks of cigarettes through the flat panel opening and closing mechanism, and sends the cigarette packs or stacks of cigarettes held by the clamping and suction composite clamping device downward into the carton.
[0032] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0033] 1) This invention uses a cigarette flipping mechanism to flip the horizontally positioned cigarette packs to a cigarette clamping mechanism. The cigarette clamping mechanism can open to clamp the vertically positioned cigarette packs. The entire device can achieve cigarette pack aggregation through the cooperation of the cigarette flipping mechanism and the cigarette clamping mechanism. The position of the clamping and suction composite clamp is reasonably set. Through the cooperation of these mechanisms, the horizontally positioned cigarette packs are effectively converted into a vertical position. Other mechanisms are arranged accordingly, so that the entire device is vertically arranged, effectively reducing the floor space.
[0034] 2) The present invention enriches the functions of the equipment by setting up a carton gripping and forming mechanism, a flaring mechanism, and a folding mechanism. After the feeding function is completed, the box blank can be obtained, flared, and folded. After the cigarette packs or cigarette stacks are put into the box and folded, the carton gripping and forming mechanism can send the carton containing the cigarette packs or cigarette stacks into the output mechanism for delivery. With the overall functions being more complete, the layout is reasonable and the footprint of the equipment is reduced, so that the equipment can be placed in a small space.
[0035] 3) The structure of the cigarette flipping mechanism in this invention is reasonably designed. The cigarette flipping mechanism is provided with a first comb tooth section. When the cigarette flipping mechanism moves to the cigarette transverse input mechanism, each comb tooth of the first comb tooth section can be placed between two adjacent rollers. When the roller conveying mechanism transmits the cigarettes, it will not interfere with the cigarettes, will not cause wear on the cigarettes, and will reduce the risk of scratches on the surface of the cigarettes.
[0036] 4) In this invention, the cigarette flipping mechanism is equipped with a limiting plate. When the rotating shaft drives the rotating plate and the first comb tooth section to change from a horizontal state to a vertical state, the limiting plate also rotates. The limiting plate moves to the upper side of the cigarette input mechanism to block the incoming material. When the first comb tooth comes to the front of the adjacent connecting roller, the limiting plate is also located below the cigarette transverse input mechanism and will not block the incoming material. The setting is reasonable.
[0037] 5) The cigarette clamping mechanism in this invention is reasonably designed. The first baffle and the second baffle are arranged opposite each other. The second baffle can be raised and lowered and can move laterally. In this way, when the cigarette flipping mechanism turns the cigarette to the cigarette clamping mechanism, the second baffle can be raised to make room at the top of the cigarette or cigarette stack, so that the clamping and suction composite clamp can absorb the cigarette or cigarette stack from the top. The second baffle includes a second comb tooth. The first comb tooth and the second comb tooth are staggered to avoid the second comb tooth interfering with the movement of the first comb tooth.
[0038] 6) The clamping and suction composite clamp structure of the present invention is reasonably designed. The first suction cup in the clamping and suction composite clamp can be attracted to the top of the cigarette pack or the cigarette stack. The clamping plates on both sides clamp the cigarette pack or the cigarette stack from both sides. The first suction cup and the clamping plates cooperate to stably clamp the cigarette pack or the cigarette stack. Attached Figure Description
[0039] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the invention.
[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vertical cigarette box loading device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal input mechanism of cigarettes in a vertical cigarette box feeding device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0042] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a cigarette-turning mechanism in a vertical cigarette box loading device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a cigarette clamping mechanism in a vertical cigarette box loading device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0044] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-section transfer mechanism in a vertical cigarette box loading device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0045] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a clamping and suction composite clamp in a vertical cigarette box feeding device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the flat plate opening and closing mechanism in a vertical cigarette box loading device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0047] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the flaring mechanism in a vertical cigarette box loading device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0048] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a carton gripping and forming mechanism in a vertical cigarette box feeding device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0049] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the folding mechanism in a vertical cigarette box loading device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0050] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the output mechanism in a vertical cigarette box feeding device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0051] Figure 12This is a schematic diagram of the blank storage mechanism in a vertical cigarette box feeding device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention.
[0052] The diagram exaggerates the spacing or dimensions between parts to show their positions; the diagram is for illustrative purposes only.
[0053] The components include: 1. Frame; 2. Lateral input mechanism for cigarette packs; 3. Cigarette pack flipping mechanism; 4. Cigarette pack clamping mechanism; 5. Multi-segment transfer mechanism; 6. Clamping and suction combined clamp; 7. Flat plate opening and closing mechanism; 8. Flaring mechanism; 9. Carton gripping and forming mechanism; 10. Folding mechanism; 11. Output mechanism; 12. Carton blank storage mechanism.
[0054] 201. First motor; 202. Drive roller; 203. Photoelectric detection component; 204. Guide rail; 205. Support; 206. Roller conveying mechanism;
[0055] 301. Second motor; 302. Coupling; 303. Rotating shaft; 304. Rotary bearing; 305. Support frame; 306. Rotating plate; 307. Limiting plate; 308. First comb tooth;
[0056] 401. First linear module; 402. First baffle; 403. Second linear module; 404. Third linear module; 405. Second baffle; 406. Crossbar; 407. Second comb teeth;
[0057] 501. Third motor; 502. Fourth linear module; 503. Fifth linear module; 504. Mounting component; 505. First cylinder; 506. Longitudinal telescopic assembly;
[0058] 601. Mounting plate; 602. First suction cup; 603. Guide rod cylinder; 604. Left clamping plate; 605. Right clamping plate;
[0059] 701. First frame; 702. First rodless cylinder; 703. Left side moving plate; 704. First linear bearing; 705. First circular guide rod; 706. Second rodless cylinder; 707. Right side moving plate; 708. Second linear bearing; 709. Second circular guide rod;
[0060] 801. Rectangular frame; 802. Second cylinder; 803. Right-angle guide plate;
[0061] 901. Sixth linear module; 902. Seventh linear module; 903. Second suction cup; 904. Carton forming fixture;
[0062] 1001. Upper folding mechanism; 1002. Lower folding mechanism; 1003. Glue spraying assembly;
[0063] 1101. Fourth motor; 1102. Belt; 1103. Adhesive tape assembly;
[0064] 1201, Second frame; 1202, Sliding assembly; 1203, Pressure box component; 1204, Guide plate; 1205, Support component; 1206, Thrust roller. Detailed Implementation
[0065] It should be noted that the following detailed description is illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of the invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains.
[0066] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of exemplary embodiments according to the invention. As used herein, unless otherwise expressly indicated by the invention, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0067] As described in the background section, existing cigarette packing machines have the problem of large floor space. In order to solve the above technical problem, this invention proposes a vertical cigarette pack boxing device.
[0068] Example 1
[0069] In a typical embodiment of the present invention, reference is made to Figure 1 As shown, a vertical cigarette pack loading device includes a frame 1, which supports a multi-segment transfer mechanism 5, a cigarette pack flipping mechanism 3, and a flat panel opening and closing mechanism 7. The multi-segment transfer mechanism 5 is located at the top of the frame and is connected to a clamping and suction composite clamp 6. The cigarette pack flipping mechanism 3 is provided on the side of the clamping and suction composite clamp 6. A cigarette pack clamping mechanism 4 is provided inside the cigarette pack flipping mechanism 3 on the frame 1. The flat panel opening and closing mechanism 7 is located below the cigarette pack clamping mechanism 4. The cigarette pack flipping mechanism 3 flips several horizontal cigarette packs into a vertical state. The cigarette pack clamping mechanism clamps the vertical cigarette packs. The cigarette pack flipping mechanism 3 can flip multiple times. The cigarette pack clamping mechanism can open to form a stack of vertical cigarette packs and clamp the stack of cigarette packs. When the flat panel opening and closing mechanism 7 is closed, it supports the bottom of the vertical cigarette packs.
[0070] The side of the cigarette clamping mechanism 4 closest to the cigarette flipping mechanism 3 can be raised, and the two opposite sides of the cigarette clamping mechanism 4 can move laterally to clamp the cigarettes or stacks of cigarettes.
[0071] When the flat plate opening and closing mechanism 7 opens, the multi-segment transfer mechanism 5 drives the clamping and suction composite clamp 6 to move down and clamp the adsorbed cigarette strips or cigarette stacks, and drives the cigarette strips or cigarette stacks through the flat plate opening and closing mechanism and send them downward.
[0072] The frame 1 is provided with a flaring mechanism 8 below the flat opening mechanism 7 to enlarge the carton opening, which facilitates the feeding of cigarette packs or stacks of cigarette packs into the carton.
[0073] The frame 1 also supports a carton gripping and forming mechanism 9. A carton blank storage mechanism 12 is fixed on the side of the carton gripping and forming mechanism 9. The carton gripping and forming mechanism 12 is located below the flaring mechanism 8. The carton blank storage mechanism 12 can store multiple carton blanks. The carton gripping and forming mechanism 9 picks up the carton blanks from the carton blank storage mechanism 12 and opens them, moving the carton to the position below the cigarette pack or cigarette stack. The carton gripping and forming mechanism 9 can also send the carton filled with cigarette packs or cigarette stacks to the output mechanism.
[0074] The frame is equipped with folding mechanisms 10 on both the upper and lower sides of the carton gripping and forming mechanism. The folding mechanisms are used to fold the upper and lower sides of the carton respectively. The upper folding mechanism is located below the flaring mechanism.
[0075] The frame also supports an output mechanism 11, which is located on the side of the carton gripping and forming mechanism 9.
[0076] It is understandable that a cigarette transverse input mechanism 2 is also provided on one side of the frame, and the cigarette transverse input mechanism 2 is connected to the frame 1; or the cigarette transverse input mechanism 2 is placed on one side of the frame 1, and the two do not need to be connected; the rotating plate of the cigarette flipping mechanism 3 can be rotated to the cigarette transverse input mechanism 2, at which time the first comb tooth section can move to a position lower than the highest point of the cigarette transverse input mechanism 2;
[0077] refer to Figure 2 As shown, the transverse input mechanism 2 for cigarettes includes multiple supports 205. Adjustment bolts are provided at the bottom of the supports 205. The supports support the active conveying mechanism. A roller conveying mechanism 206 is provided on one side of the active conveying mechanism. The active conveying mechanism and the roller conveying mechanism are located on the same plane. The active conveying mechanism specifically includes a drive roller 202 and a driven roller supported by a support plate. The drive roller 202 is driven by a first motor 201. The drive roller 202 and the driven roller drive the belt to rotate. Guide rails 204 are also provided on both sides of the belt through the support plate. The guide rails 204 are located on both sides of the belt to limit the ends of the cigarettes. The distance between the two guide rails 204 is greater than the length of the cigarettes, so that the length direction of the cigarettes is located in the width direction of the belt.
[0078] A photoelectric detection component 203 is also fixed to the support plate. The photoelectric detection component is a photoelectric sensor, located at one end of the roller conveyor mechanism 206 near the active conveying mechanism. The photoelectric detection component 203 is connected to the controller. After the photoelectric detection component 203 receives the incoming material signal, it sends it to the controller, which then controls the active conveying mechanism to operate.
[0079] The roller conveying mechanism 206 does not require a power source, nor does it require guide rails on both sides. The roller conveying mechanism 206 includes multiple rows and columns of rollers. The active conveying mechanism delivers the cigarette packs to the roller conveying mechanism. There is a gap between adjacent rollers in the roller conveying mechanism. When the cigarette pack turning mechanism moves to the cigarette pack lateral input mechanism, the first comb tooth of the first comb tooth section can be placed between adjacent rollers. The first comb tooth is lower than the highest position of the roller, so the cigarette packs will not be worn when they move toward the roller conveying mechanism.
[0080] refer to Figure 3 As shown, the cigarette flipping mechanism 3 includes a rotating plate 306, which is fixed to a rotatable shaft 303. The shaft 303 is connected to a second motor 301 via a coupling 302. The shaft 303 is fixed to a support frame 305 via a rotary bearing 304. The support frame 305 is mounted on the frame. Specifically, the support frame can be a U-shaped structure arranged laterally. A limiting plate 307 is provided at the end of the shaft 303.
[0081] In some examples, the limiting plate 307 is specifically a quarter-circle, and the middle part of the limiting plate may be hollowed out to reduce the weight of the limiting plate 307.
[0082] The rotating plate 306 includes a bent support plate, specifically an L-shaped support plate. One side of the support plate is fixed to the rotating shaft 303. The outer side of the bent part of the support plate is connected to the first comb tooth section. The first comb tooth section specifically includes multiple first comb teeth 308. The first comb teeth are spaced apart by a set distance. The first comb teeth 308 have a set length. The first comb tooth section is perpendicular to one side of the support plate to support the cigarette pack. In some examples, L-shaped limiting blocks can be set on both sides of the first comb tooth section. The limiting plate 307 is perpendicular to the first comb tooth section. When the rotating shaft 303 drives the rotating plate 306 and the first comb tooth section from a horizontal state to a vertical state, the limiting plate 307 also rotates. The limiting plate 307 moves to the upper side of the cigarette pack input mechanism to block the incoming material.
[0083] refer to Figure 4As shown, the cigarette clamping mechanism 4 includes a first lateral moving component. A first baffle 402 is mounted on the moving block of the first lateral moving component. A second baffle 405 is arranged on the opposite side of the first baffle. The second baffle is connected to a first lifting component. The first lifting component is connected to a second lateral moving component. The first baffle 402 and the second baffle 405 are arranged opposite each other to clamp the cigarettes or cigarette stacks from both sides, leaving space at the top of the cigarettes or cigarette stacks so that the clamping and suction composite clamp can absorb the cigarettes or cigarette stacks from the top. It can be understood that both the first lateral moving component and the second lateral moving component are fixed to the frame.
[0084] Specifically, the first lateral movement component is a first linear module 401 that moves laterally, the second lateral movement component is a second linear module 403 that moves laterally, the moving block of the second linear module 403 is connected to the first lifting component, the first lifting component is specifically a third linear module 404, the moving direction of the third linear module 404 is perpendicular to that of the second linear module 403, and the second linear module 403 and the first linear module 401 are arranged opposite to each other on the frame;
[0085] In this embodiment, the first baffle 402 is specifically plate-shaped, and the second baffle 405 is a second comb tooth segment. The second comb tooth segment includes multiple second comb teeth 407. A crossbar 406 is provided at the top of the second comb teeth 407. The crossbar 406 is connected to the moving block of the first lifting component. When the cigarette flipping mechanism sends the cigarette to a vertical position, the raised second baffle supports the cigarette from the top side (after the cigarette flipping mechanism leaves, the second baffle can move to the middle of the cigarette to support the cigarette, which helps to keep the cigarette stable during the movement). Then, the first baffle and the second baffle move towards each other in the lateral direction to make the cigarette contact with the previously sent cigarette to form a cigarette stack. The first comb tooth 308 and the second comb tooth 407 are staggered to avoid the second comb tooth interfering with the movement of the first comb tooth.
[0086] Additionally, it is understandable that the height of the first baffle 402 is lower than the length of the cigarette pack, and the height of the second baffle 405 is also lower than the length of the cigarette pack.
[0087] refer to Figure 5 As shown, the multi-segment transfer mechanism 5 includes a third lateral movement component, which is connected to a second lifting component. The second lifting component is connected to a longitudinal telescopic component, and the longitudinal telescopic component is connected to a clamping and suction composite fixture. The third lateral movement component drives the clamping and suction composite fixture to move in the lateral direction. The second lifting component can drive the clamping and suction composite fixture to move in the height direction. The longitudinal telescopic component can drive the clamping and suction composite fixture to extend and retract in the height direction, thereby widening the movement range of the multi-segment transfer mechanism.
[0088] Specifically, the third lateral movement component is a fourth linear module 502 that moves horizontally. The fourth linear module 502 is fixed to the top of the frame to provide space for the clamping and suction composite fixture to move downward. The fourth linear module 502 is driven to move by the third motor 501. The second lifting component is a fifth linear module 503 that moves vertically. The fifth linear module 503 is vertically mounted on the moving block of the fourth linear module 502. The moving block of the fifth linear module 503 is provided with a mounting part 504. A longitudinal telescopic component 506 driven by a first cylinder 505 is provided on the mounting part 504. The longitudinal telescopic component 506 can be a cylinder telescopic component.
[0089] refer to Figure 6 As shown, the clamping and suction composite clamp 6 includes a mounting plate 601 connected to the longitudinal telescopic component. A first suction cup 602 is connected to the lower part of the mounting plate 601. Clamping plates are respectively provided on opposite sides of the first suction cup 602, namely a left clamping plate 604 and a right clamping plate 605. Two sets of guide rod cylinders 603 are provided on the left side of the mounting plate 601, and the push rod ends of the two sets of guide rod cylinders 603 are connected to the left clamping plate 604. Two sets of guide rod cylinders 603 are provided on the right side of the mounting plate 601, and the push rod ends of the two sets of guide rod cylinders 603 on the right side are connected to the right clamping plate 605. The first suction cup can be suctioned to the top of the cigarette pack or the cigarette stack, and the clamping plates on both sides stably clamp the cigarette pack or the cigarette stack from both sides.
[0090] In this embodiment, multiple first suction cups 602 are provided, and the first suction cup is specifically a vacuum suction cup; it can be understood that the height of the left clamping plate 604 and the right clamping plate 605 is greater than the height of the first suction cup.
[0091] It needs to be explained that when the air source of the guide rod cylinder 603 is cut off, the left clamping plate 604 and the right clamping plate 605 lose their clamping force on the cigarette pack or cigarette stack. When the power is off, the first suction cup has no suction force, which makes it convenient for the clamping and suction composite clamp to leave the carton.
[0092] refer to Figure 7 As shown, the flat plate opening and closing mechanism 7 includes a square first frame 701. One side of the first frame 701 supports a first moving member, and the other side supports a second moving member. The two moving members are respectively connected to their respective moving plates. The two moving plates are placed on the same plane. Under the action of the two moving members, the two moving plates can be closed or opened.
[0093] In this embodiment, a first rodless cylinder 702 is installed on the left side of the first frame 701. The moving block of the first rodless cylinder 702 is connected to the left moving plate 703. The left moving plate 703 is provided with first linear bearings 704 on both sides. The first linear bearings 704 cooperate with first circular guide rods 705. The first circular guide rods 705 are installed on both sides of the first frame 701, and the two first circular guide rods are located on both sides of the first rodless cylinder 702. A second rodless cylinder 706 is installed on the right side of the first frame 701. The second rodless cylinder 706 and the first rodless cylinder 702 are located on the same plane. The moving block of the second rodless cylinder 706 is connected to the right moving plate 707. The right moving plate 707 is provided with second linear bearings 708 on both sides. The second linear bearings 708 cooperate with second circular guide rods 709. The second circular guide rods 709 are installed on both sides of the first frame 701.
[0094] refer to Figure 8 As shown, the flaring mechanism 8 includes a rectangular frame 801. Each side of the rectangular frame 801 is provided with a track, and a second cylinder is installed on each track of the rectangular frame 801, for a total of 4 second cylinders 802. The 4 second cylinders are located at the four corners of the rectangular frame 801. The second cylinders 802 are connected to right-angle guide plates 803. The right-angle guide plates 803 have a set height and are L-shaped. The top of each right-angle guide plate 803 opens outward. The second cylinders 802 push the right-angle guide plates 803 to move up and down. When flaring is required, the second cylinders drive the right-angle guide plates 803 to move towards the carton to achieve flaring. The second cylinders can also drive the right-angle guide plates 803 to retract to facilitate the operation of the upper folding mechanism.
[0095] refer to Figure 9 As shown, the carton gripping and forming mechanism 9 includes a fourth lateral motion component, which is connected to a fifth lateral motion component. The movement direction of the fifth lateral motion component is perpendicular to the movement direction of the fourth lateral motion component. The fifth lateral motion component is connected to a carton forming fixture, and a second suction cup is provided on one side of the carton forming fixture.
[0096] Specifically, the fourth lateral movement component is the sixth linear module 901, which is located opposite the box blank storage mechanism. The moving block of the sixth linear module 901 is at the bottom and is connected to the seventh linear module 902. The moving direction of the seventh linear module 902 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the sixth linear module 901. The moving block of the seventh linear module 902 is connected to the carton forming fixture 904. The carton forming fixture 904 is specifically an L-shaped support plate. Multiple second suction cups 903 are arranged on the inner side of the first side of the carton forming fixture. The multiple second suction cups 903 are arranged in two rows and two columns. The side of the carton forming fixture where the second suction cups are located is parallel to the plane where the sixth linear module 901 is located, so that the second suction cups are set towards the box blanks stored in the box blank storage mechanism.
[0097] It should be noted that the second suction cup 903 is also a vacuum suction cup.
[0098] refer to Figure 10 As shown, an upper folding mechanism 1001 is provided on the upper side of the carton gripping and forming mechanism via the frame 1, and a lower folding mechanism 1002 is provided on the lower side of the carton gripping and forming mechanism. A glue spraying assembly 1003 is fixed on one side of the upper folding mechanism 1001 and the lower folding mechanism 1002 respectively. The upper folding mechanism 1001, the lower folding mechanism 1002 and the glue spraying assembly 1003 are all existing structural components.
[0099] In this embodiment, it should be explained that, with reference to Figure 11 As shown, the output mechanism 11 is specifically a belt clamping and conveying mechanism, which includes two belt conveying components. The drive rollers of the belt conveying components are vertically arranged. The two belt conveying components are respectively fixed on the inner sides of opposite sides of the frame 1. The carton containing cigarette packs or stacks of cigarette packs is conveyed out by clamping the two belt conveying components. The two belt conveying components are located on both sides of the seventh linear module 902. Each belt conveying component is driven by the fourth motor 1101 to perform reciprocating motion of the belt 1102.
[0100] Furthermore, tape application components 1103 are respectively provided on the upper and lower sides of the belt clamping and conveying mechanism via the frame 1. The tape application components 1103 are existing tape application components 1103.
[0101] refer to Figure 12 As shown, the blank storage mechanism 12 includes a second frame 1201, which supports a sliding component 1202. The sliding component 1202 is arranged along the width direction of the second frame and is specifically a linear moving component. The sliding component 1202 is connected to an inclined pressing component 1203, which is specifically a pressing plate. Supporting components 1205 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the second frame. The supporting components 1205 are inclined relative to the plane of the second frame 1201. A guide wheel 1206 is movably arranged on the top of the supporting component 1205 away from the second frame through a support rod. The guide wheels 1206 on both sides are arranged opposite each other. The bottom of the blank is placed at the second frame, and one side of the blank is supported by the pressing component 1203. The guide wheel 1206 is placed on the other side of the pressing component.
[0102] Furthermore, guide plates 1204 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the second frame 1201, and the guide plate 1204 on one side of the second frame 1201 and the support member 1205 on that side are located on the same side of the second frame.
[0103] Furthermore, it is understandable that the cigarette transverse input mechanism 2, the multi-segment transfer mechanism 5, the clamping and suction composite clamp 6, the cigarette clamping mechanism 4, the cigarette flipping mechanism 3, the flat plate opening and closing mechanism 7, the flaring mechanism 8, the carton gripping and forming mechanism 9, the folding mechanism 10, and the output mechanism 11 are each connected to a controller separately. The controller is specifically a PLC controller or other type of controller. The controller can be installed on the frame 1 and control the actions of each mechanism through the controller so that the mechanisms cooperate with each other to realize the downward feeding of the cigarettes.
[0104] It should be explained that all of the above linear modules are existing technologies and can all achieve linear motion.
[0105] Example 2
[0106] This embodiment discloses a working method for a vertical cigarette box loading device, including the following:
[0107] The horizontal input mechanism 2 transports horizontally placed cigarette packs to the roller conveyor mechanism 206. The roller conveyor mechanism 206 is unpowered, and the cigarette packs are arranged in rows after being transported there.
[0108] The cigarette roll turning mechanism 3 receives rows of cigarette rolls in the roller conveyor mechanism 206;
[0109] In the cigarette flipping mechanism 3, the rotating plate 306 flips towards the cigarette clamping mechanism 4. After flipping at a set angle, the cigarettes change from a horizontal arrangement to a vertical arrangement and are sent to the cigarette clamping mechanism 4. The flat plate opening and closing mechanism closes to support the bottom of the cigarettes. The first linear module drives the first baffle 402 to move towards the cigarette flipping mechanism, and the cigarettes come into contact with the first baffle 402. At the same time, the second linear module 403 and the third linear module 404 work together to drive the second cigarette plate 405 to clamp the row of cigarettes from the front. Then, the rotating plate 306 of the cigarette flipping mechanism 3 returns to its original position to continue receiving the next row of cigarettes. After the above operation is repeated a predetermined number of times, the cigarettes are finally stacked horizontally and vertically.
[0110] The multi-segment transfer mechanism 5 drives the clamping and suction composite clamp 6 to move above the cigarette stack, adsorbing the cigarette stack from above. At the same time, the guide rod cylinder 603 on the clamping and suction composite clamp 6 retracts to clamp the cigarette stack tightly.
[0111] The flat plate opening and closing mechanism 7 is driven by the first rodless cylinder 702 and the second rodless cylinder 706 to move the left moving plate 703 and the right moving plate 707 backward, making way for the downward passage;
[0112] The blank storage mechanism has 12 blanks placed in its storage locations;
[0113] The seventh linear module 902 on the carton gripping and forming mechanism 9 drives the carton forming fixture 904, which is equipped with a second suction cup 903, to approach the carton blank on the carton blank storage mechanism 12. The second suction cup 903 is used to suck up the carton blank and open the carton. Then it moves to the position below the cigarette stack.
[0114] The lower folding mechanism 1002 completes the folding and gluing of the lower edge of the carton.
[0115] The right-angle guide plate 803 of the flaring mechanism 8 opens and supports the inside of the carton under the drive of the second cylinder 802, so that the carton entrance opens.
[0116] The multi-segment transfer mechanism 5 moves the cigarette pack downwards through the clamping and suction composite clamp 6, placing the cigarette pack into the empty cardboard box. Then, the clamping and suction composite clamp 6 releases the cigarette pack, and the multi-segment transfer mechanism 5 moves the clamping and suction composite clamp 6 upwards away from the cigarette box (the cigarette pack or cigarette pack is the cigarette box after being loaded into the cardboard box) and returns to its original position.
[0117] The right-angle guide plate 803 of the flaring mechanism 8 retracts under the drive of the second cylinder 802, and the upper folding mechanism 1001 folds the carton and sprays glue.
[0118] The sixth linear module 901 at the carton gripping and forming mechanism 9 drives the carton forming fixture 904 to move the cigarette box forward and push it to the output mechanism 11. The cigarette box continues to be conveyed through the output mechanism 11, and is sealed with tape by the tape pasting component 1103 and then sent out.
[0119] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A vertical cigarette box loading device, characterized in that, The device includes a frame that supports a multi-segment transfer mechanism, a cigarette flipping mechanism, and a flat panel opening and closing mechanism. The multi-segment transfer mechanism is located at the top of the frame and is connected to a clamping and suction composite fixture. The cigarette flipping mechanism is located on the side of the clamping and suction composite fixture. The frame has a cigarette clamping mechanism inside the cigarette flipping mechanism. The flat panel opening and closing mechanism is located below the cigarette clamping mechanism. The cigarette flipping mechanism flips several horizontal cigarettes into a vertical position. The cigarette clamping mechanism clamps the vertical cigarettes. The cigarette flipping mechanism can flip multiple times. The cigarette clamping mechanism can open to form a stack of vertical cigarettes and clamp the stack. When the flat panel opening and closing mechanism is closed, it supports the bottom of the vertical cigarettes. When the flat plate opening and closing mechanism opens, the multi-segment transfer mechanism drives the clamping and suction composite clamp to move down and clamp the adsorbed cigarette strips or cigarette stacks, and drives the cigarette strips or cigarette stacks through the flat plate opening and closing mechanism and send them downward; the cigarette strip flipping mechanism includes a rotating plate, which is fixed to a rotatable rotating shaft, and a limiting plate is provided at the end of the rotating shaft; The rotating plate includes a bent support plate, one side of which is fixed to the rotating shaft. The outer side of the bent part of the support plate is connected to the first comb tooth section, and the limiting plate is perpendicular to the first comb tooth section. The cigarette clamping mechanism includes a first lateral movement component, a first baffle is installed on the moving block of the first lateral movement component, a second baffle is provided on the opposite side of the first baffle, the second baffle is connected to the first lifting component, and the first lifting component is connected to the second lateral movement component. The second baffle is a second comb tooth segment, which includes multiple second comb teeth. The first comb tooth segment includes multiple first comb teeth, and the first comb teeth and the second comb teeth are staggered.
2. The vertical cigarette box loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a controller, and the multi-segment transfer mechanism, the clamping and suction composite clamp, the cigarette holding mechanism, the cigarette flipping mechanism, and the flat plate opening and closing mechanism are each individually connected to the controller.
3. The vertical cigarette box loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cigarette transverse input mechanism, wherein the first comb section of the cigarette flipping mechanism can rotate to the cigarette transverse input mechanism and can move to a position lower than the highest point of the cigarette transverse input mechanism; The transverse input mechanism for cigarettes includes an active conveying mechanism, and a roller conveying mechanism is provided on one side of the active conveying mechanism.
4. The vertical cigarette box loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multi-segment transfer mechanism includes a third lateral movement component, which is connected to a second lifting component, and the second lifting component is connected to a longitudinal telescopic component.
5. The vertical cigarette box loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping and suction composite clamp includes a mounting plate connected to the multi-segment transfer mechanism. A first suction cup is connected to the bottom of the mounting plate. Clamping plates are respectively provided on opposite sides of the first suction cup. The clamping plates are connected to a telescopic power source, which is fixed to the mounting plate.
6. The vertical cigarette box loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is provided with a flaring mechanism below the flat plate opening mechanism to enlarge the carton opening; The frame also supports a carton gripping and forming mechanism. A carton blank storage mechanism is fixed on the side of the carton gripping and forming mechanism. The carton gripping and forming mechanism is located below the flaring mechanism. The frame is equipped with folding mechanisms on both the upper and lower sides of the carton gripping and forming mechanism; The frame also supports an output mechanism, which is located on the side of the carton gripping and forming mechanism.
7. The vertical cigarette box loading device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The carton gripping and forming mechanism includes a fourth lateral motion component, which is connected to a fifth lateral motion component. The movement direction of the fifth lateral motion component is perpendicular to the movement direction of the fourth lateral motion component. The fifth lateral motion component is connected to a carton forming fixture, and a second suction cup is provided on one side of the carton forming fixture.
8. A vertical cigarette box loading device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The blank storage mechanism includes a second frame, which supports a sliding assembly. The sliding assembly is connected to an inclined pressing member. Support members are respectively provided on opposite sides of the second frame. The support members are inclined relative to the plane of the second frame. A stop wheel is provided on the top of the support member away from the second frame. The stop wheels on both sides are arranged opposite each other.
9. The working method of the vertical cigarette box loading device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, Includes the following: The cigarette flipping mechanism receives several cigarette packs when in a horizontal position; After the cigarette flipping mechanism flips the cigarettes at a set angle, it delivers the cigarettes to the cigarette clamping mechanism. The flat plate opening and closing mechanism closes to support the bottom of the cigarettes. The cigarette pack flipping mechanism flips the cigarette packs multiple times. The side of the cigarette pack clamping mechanism closest to the flipping mechanism rises and moves toward the flipping mechanism to support the newly flipped cigarette packs. The cigarette pack flipping mechanism rotates in the opposite direction to receive the next batch of cigarette packs. The opposite sides of the cigarette pack clamping mechanism move laterally, causing the vertically positioned cigarette packs to form a stack of cigarette packs and clamping the stack of cigarette packs. The multi-segment transfer mechanism drives the clamping and suction composite clamp to move downwards, and the clamping and suction composite clamp holds and adsorbs the cigarette packs or stacks of cigarettes; When the flat panel opening mechanism opens, the clamping and suction composite clamping device pulls the cigarette packs or stacks of cigarettes through the flat panel opening and closing mechanism, and sends the cigarette packs or stacks of cigarettes held by the clamping and suction composite clamping device downward into the carton.