A multi-lane rod stacker mechanism

Abstract

This application relates to a multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism. The multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism includes a frame, a stacking mechanism, a stacking transfer mechanism, a stacking lifting mechanism, and a power supply mechanism. The stacking mechanism, stacking transfer mechanism, stacking lifting mechanism, and power supply mechanism are mounted on the frame. The power supply mechanism provides power to the stacking mechanism, stacking transfer mechanism, and stacking lifting mechanism. The stacking mechanism completes the stacking of cigarettes. The stacked cigarettes are then transported to the stacking lifting mechanism via the stacking transfer mechanism. The stacking lifting mechanism lifts the cigarette stack, which is subsequently transferred by a robotic arm. This application achieves a multi-channel, double-layer design, saving floor space. It enables one-to-one stacking through multiple channels, facilitating cigarette product quality traceability. It also achieves seamless connection between different process cycles, eliminating waiting time between processes and improving packing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cigarette stacking technology, and in particular to a multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] As the cigarette market demands increasingly higher production efficiency, higher requirements are also placed on the operating efficiency of packing and sealing machines. Therefore, multi-channel designs are frequently adopted for these machines. Palletizing cigarette cartons is a crucial step in the packing and sealing process. Currently, cigarette manufacturers typically use centralized palletizing, which involves stacking products from multiple packing and sealing machines together. However, this makes it difficult to trace product quality when quality issues arise. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address or partially address the problems existing in related technologies, this application provides a multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism that achieves a multi-channel, double-layer design, saves floor space, and enables one-to-one stacking through multiple channels, which is beneficial for the traceability of cigarette product quality.

[0004] This application provides a multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism, including a frame 1, a stacking mechanism 2, a stacking transfer mechanism 3, a stacking lifting mechanism 4, and a power supply mechanism 5. The stacking mechanism 2, the stacking transfer mechanism 3, the stacking lifting mechanism 4, and the power supply mechanism 5 are mounted on the frame 1. The power supply mechanism 5 provides power to the stacking mechanism 2, the stacking transfer mechanism 3, and the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The stacking mechanism 2 completes the stacking of cigarettes. The stacked cigarettes are transported to the stacking lifting mechanism 4 through the stacking transfer mechanism 3. The stacking lifting mechanism 4 lifts the cigarettes and then transfers them through a robotic arm.

[0005] Optionally, in some embodiments, the cigarette stacking mechanism is designed as a double-layer structure, which saves space and enables multi-channel independent stacking, which is beneficial for product quality traceability. The double-layer stacking mechanism 2, stacking transfer mechanism 3, and stacking lifting mechanism 4 are powered by the same power supply mechanism 5.

[0006] Optionally, in some embodiments, the stacking mechanism 2 includes a conveyor belt mechanism 21, a conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22, and a lifting mechanism 23. The conveyor belt mechanism 21 includes a set of parallel conveyor belts 211, a conveyor belt mounting frame 212 for mounting the conveyor belts 211, and a drive motor 213 for driving the conveyor belts 211. The conveyor belts 211 are mounted on opposite surfaces of the two conveyor belt mounting frames 212. The tops of the conveyor belt mounting frames 212 are connected by the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22. The middle part of the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1. The opening and closing of the two conveyor belts 211 is controlled by the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22. Each time a layer of cigarette products is input, the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the two conveyor belts 211 to open, placing a layer of cigarette products on the lifting mechanism 23 to achieve orderly descent of the cigarette stack. Each time a layer of cigarette products is input, the lifting mechanism descends one station.

[0007] Optionally, in some embodiments, a conveyor belt mounting frame 212 at the end of the conveyor belt 211 is provided with a conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214. When the cigarette bar is conveyed to the position of the conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214, the forward movement of the cigarette bar is prevented by the limiting of the conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214. Connecting rods 215 are symmetrically arranged on the upper side of the two conveyor belt mounting frames 212. Two connecting rods 215 are arranged on the upper side of each conveyor belt mounting frame 212. A connecting plate 216 is connected between the two connecting rods 215 on the same side. A reinforcing plate 217 is provided between the two sets of connecting rods 215. The two ends of the reinforcing plate 217 are provided with sliding grooves that match the connecting rods 215. The bottom surface of the connecting plate 216 slides against the top surface of the reinforcing plate 217. The top surface of the reinforcing plate 217 is fixedly connected to the frame 1.

[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 23 includes a lifting support frame 231, a lifting chain 232, a guide rod 233, a chain drive mechanism 234, a stack lifting support platform 235, and a stack lifting limit plate 236. The lifting support frame 231 is installed on the frame 1 on both sides of the conveyor belt mechanism 21. The lifting chain 232 is vertically installed symmetrically on the opposite surfaces of the lifting support frame 231. The lifting chain 232 is connected to the chain drive mechanism 234. The guide rod 233 is symmetrically installed on the lifting support frame 231 on both sides of the lifting chain 232. The middle part of the stack lifting support platform 235 is fixedly connected to the lifting chain 232. The guide rod 233 is slidably connected to the stack lifting support platform 235. The stack lifting limit plate 236 is connected to the lifting support frame 231 through a connecting frame and is located at the end of the stack lifting support platform 235 below the starting end of the conveyor belt 211. It cooperates with the stack lifting limit plate 214 to limit the stack.

[0009] Optionally, in some embodiments, the stacking transfer mechanism 3 includes a stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31, a stacking transfer support platform 32, a stacking transfer drive mechanism 33, and a cylinder arc-shaped limiting mechanism 34. The stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31 is mounted on the frame 1, directly below the stacking mechanism 2, with its end corresponding to the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31 is driven by the stacking transfer drive mechanism 33. The stacking transfer support platform 32 is mounted on the stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31 and is driven by the stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31. One end of the stacking transfer support platform 32 is provided with a fixed limiting plate 35, and the other end... A cylinder arc-shaped limiting mechanism 34 is provided to limit the stroke of the stacking transfer support platform 32 driven by the stacking transfer cylinder 31. The other end of the stacking transfer support platform 32 is also equipped with an adjustable movable limiting plate 36. The distance between the movable limiting plate 36 and the fixed limiting plate 35 is adjusted according to the size of the tobacco stack. The stacking transfer support platform 32 is located on the lower side between the tobacco stack lifting support platform 235. When the tobacco stack is lowered onto the stacking transfer support platform 32 by the lifting mechanism 23, the stacking transfer drive mechanism 33 drives the stacking transfer cylinder 31 to move the tobacco stack forward to the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The tobacco stack lifting support platform 235 rises to start the next round of stacking work.

[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments, the stacking lifting mechanism 4 includes a lifting cylinder 41, a linkage mechanism 42, a cam plate 43, a stack lifting arm 44, and a stacking lifting frame 45; the lifting cylinder 41 is vertically mounted on the stacking lifting frame 45, a lifting frame 46 is slidably mounted on the lifting cylinder 41, the stack lifting arms 44 are symmetrically slidably mounted on the lifting frame 46, and the two stack lifting arms 44 are respectively located on both sides of the lifting cylinder 41, a linkage mechanism 42 is connected between the two stack lifting arms 44, the cam plate 43 is vertically mounted on the stacking lifting frame 45, a cam groove 47 is provided on it, and a roller 48 is rotatably mounted on the linkage mechanism 42, the roller 48 is rolled in the cam groove 47.

[0011] Optionally, in some embodiments, the linkage mechanism 42 is a Z-shaped double linkage mechanism, the middle part of which is rotatably connected to the middle part of the lifting frame 46 via a rotating shaft, and the two ends are rotatably connected to the rear ends of the two stack lifting arms 44 respectively. A roller 48 is installed on the rotating shaft at one corner of the linkage mechanism 42, and the roller 48 is rolled in the cam groove 47.

[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments, the cam plate 43 adopts a split structure, the cam groove 47 is arranged in a ring, the middle part is the linear motion part, and the upper and lower ends are the bending parts, and the arrangement length of the cam groove 47 matches the lifting height of the lifting electric cylinder 41.

[0013] The technical solution provided in this application may include the following beneficial effects:

[0014] (1) This application realizes a multi-channel double-layer design, saving floor space;

[0015] (2) This application realizes multi-channel one-to-one palletizing, which is conducive to the traceability of cigarette product quality;

[0016] (3) This application achieves seamless connection of different process cycles, eliminates waiting time between processes, and improves the efficiency of packing and sealing.

[0017] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments thereof.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the stacking mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of the stacking mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the conveyor belt mechanism and the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another connection structure of the conveyor belt mechanism and the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of point A in the figure shown in the embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is an enlarged view of point B in the figure shown in the embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 9 This is another structural schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 10This is a schematic diagram of the stacking and transfer mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the stacking and lifting mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the linkage mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cam plate shown in the embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 1-Frame, 2-Stacking mechanism, 3-Stacking transfer mechanism, 4-Stacking lifting mechanism, 5-Power supply mechanism;

[0034] 21-Conveyor belt mechanism, 22-Conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism, 23-Lifting mechanism;

[0035] 211-Conveyor belt, 212-Conveyor belt mounting bracket, 213-Drive motor, 214-Conveyor belt smoke limit plate, 215-Connecting rod, 216-Connecting plate, 217-Reinforcing plate;

[0036] 231-Lifting support frame, 232-Lifting chain, 233-Guide rod, 234-Chain drive mechanism, 235-Cigarette stack lifting support platform, 236-Lifting cigarette stack limit plate;

[0037] 31-Stacking transfer large stroke cylinder, 32-Stacking transfer support platform, 33-Stacking transfer drive mechanism, 34-Cylinder arc-shaped limit mechanism, 35-Fixed limit plate, 36-Moving limit plate;

[0038] 41-Lifting electric cylinder, 42-Linkage mechanism, 43-Cam plate, 44-Smoke stack lifting arm, 45-Stacking lifting frame, 46-Lifting frame, 47-Cam groove. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make this application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0040] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0042] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism that achieves a multi-channel, double-layer design, saves floor space, and enables one-to-one stacking across multiple channels, facilitating the traceability of cigarette product quality.

[0044] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Example 1

[0046] See Figure 1 The multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism includes a frame 1, a stacking mechanism 2, a stacking transfer mechanism 3, a stacking lifting mechanism 4, and a power supply mechanism 5. The stacking mechanism 2, the stacking transfer mechanism 3, the stacking lifting mechanism 4, and the power supply mechanism 5 are mounted on the frame 1. The power supply mechanism 5 provides power to the stacking mechanism 2, the stacking transfer mechanism 3, and the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The stacking mechanism 2 completes the stacking of cigarettes. The stacked cigarettes are then transported to the stacking lifting mechanism 4 through the stacking transfer mechanism 3. The stacking lifting mechanism 4 lifts the cigarettes and then transfers them using a robotic arm.

[0047] The cigarette stacking mechanism is designed with a double-layer structure, which saves space and enables multi-channel independent stacking, which is conducive to product quality traceability. The double-layer stacking mechanism 2, stacking transfer mechanism 3, and stacking lifting mechanism 4 are powered by the same power supply mechanism 5, saving space. This application realizes a multi-channel double-layer design, which saves space and enables multi-channel one-to-one stacking, which is conducive to cigarette product quality traceability.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] See Figure 1 The multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism includes a frame 1, a stacking mechanism 2, a stacking transfer mechanism 3, a stacking lifting mechanism 4, and a power supply mechanism 5. The stacking mechanism 2, the stacking transfer mechanism 3, the stacking lifting mechanism 4, and the power supply mechanism 5 are mounted on the frame 1. The power supply mechanism 5 provides power to the stacking mechanism 2, the stacking transfer mechanism 3, and the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The stacking mechanism 2 completes the stacking of cigarettes. The stacked cigarettes are then transported to the stacking lifting mechanism 4 through the stacking transfer mechanism 3. The stacking lifting mechanism 4 lifts the cigarettes and then transfers them using a robotic arm.

[0050] The cigarette stacking mechanism is designed with a double-layer structure, which saves space and enables multi-channel independent stacking, which is conducive to product quality traceability. The double-layer stacking mechanism 2, stacking transfer mechanism 3, and stacking lifting mechanism 4 are powered by the same power supply mechanism 5, saving space. This application realizes a multi-channel double-layer design, which saves space and enables multi-channel one-to-one stacking, which is conducive to cigarette product quality traceability.

[0051] See Figure 2-6 The stacking mechanism 2 includes a conveyor belt mechanism 21, a conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22, and a lifting mechanism 23. The conveyor belt mechanism 21 includes a set of parallel conveyor belts 211, a conveyor belt mounting frame 212 for mounting the conveyor belts 211, and a drive motor 213 for driving the conveyor belts 211. The conveyor belts 211 are mounted on opposite surfaces of the two conveyor belt mounting frames 212. The tops of the conveyor belt mounting frames 212 are connected by the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22. The middle part of the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1. The opening and closing of the two conveyor belts 211 is controlled by the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22. Each time a layer of cigarette products is input, the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the two conveyor belts 211 to open and place a layer of cigarette products on the lifting mechanism 23 to achieve orderly descent of the cigarette stack. Each time a layer of cigarette products is input, the lifting mechanism descends one station.

[0052] The conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the opening and closing of the two conveyor belts 211. The quantity of cigarette packs per layer is set. When the set quantity is reached, the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the two conveyor belts 211 to open, placing one layer of cigarette packs on the lifting mechanism 23 to achieve orderly descent of the cigarette stack. Each time a layer of cigarette packs is input, the lifting mechanism descends one station, completing the stacking of cigarette packs to form a cigarette stack, which facilitates subsequent boxing. The opening and closing of the two conveyor belts 211, in conjunction with the lifting mechanism 23, achieves seamless connection of different process cycles, eliminates waiting time between processes, and improves boxing efficiency.

[0053] See Figure 7 The conveyor belt mounting frame 212 at the end of the conveyor belt 211 is equipped with a conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214. When the cigarette bar is conveyed to the position of the conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214, the conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214 limits the forward movement of the cigarette bar, prevents the cigarette bar from falling, and ensures the stability of the cigarette stack. Connecting rods 215 are symmetrically arranged on the upper side of the two conveyor belt mounting frames 212. Each conveyor belt mounting frame 212 has two connecting rods 215 on its upper side. A connecting plate 216 connects the two connecting rods 215 on the same side. A reinforcing plate 217 is provided between the rods 215. The two ends of the reinforcing plate 217 are provided with sliding grooves that match the connecting rods 215. The bottom surface of the connecting plate 216 slides against the top surface of the reinforcing plate 217. The top surface of the reinforcing plate 217 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. When the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the two conveyor belts 211 to open and close, the conveyor belt mounting frame 212 slides in the sliding groove of the reinforcing plate 217 through the connecting rods 215 and the connecting plate 216, which provides secondary reinforcement to the installation of the conveyor belt mechanism 21 and ensures the stability of the operation of the conveyor belt mechanism 21.

[0054] See Figure 8-9The lifting mechanism 23 includes a lifting support frame 231, a lifting chain 232, a guide rod 233, a chain drive mechanism 234, a stack lifting support platform 235, and a stack lifting limit plate 236. The lifting support frame 231 is installed on the frame 1 on both sides of the conveyor belt mechanism 21. The lifting chain 232 is vertically mounted symmetrically on the opposite surfaces of the lifting support frame 231. The lifting chain 232 is connected to the chain drive mechanism 234. The guide rod 233 is symmetrically mounted on the lifting support frame 231 on both sides of the lifting chain 232. The middle part of the stack lifting support platform 235 is connected to the lifting chain 231. Chain 232 is fixedly connected, guide rod 233 is slidably connected to tobacco stack lifting support platform 235, and lifting tobacco stack limiting plate 236 is connected to lifting support frame 231 through connecting frame and is located at the end of tobacco stack lifting support platform 235 below the starting end of conveyor belt 211. It cooperates with conveyor belt tobacco bar limiting plate 214 to complete the limiting of tobacco stack. After the tobacco bar enters the conveyor belt 211, the front end of the tobacco stack is positioned by conveyor belt tobacco bar limiting plate 214, and the lifting tobacco stack limiting plate 236 is positioned by lifting tobacco stack limiting plate 236 to ensure that the tobacco stack does not deviate or slip, and to ensure the stability of tobacco bar during the stacking process.

[0055] Example 3

[0056] See Figure 1 The multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism includes a frame 1, a stacking mechanism 2, a stacking transfer mechanism 3, a stacking lifting mechanism 4, and a power supply mechanism 5. The stacking mechanism 2, the stacking transfer mechanism 3, the stacking lifting mechanism 4, and the power supply mechanism 5 are mounted on the frame 1. The power supply mechanism 5 provides power to the stacking mechanism 2, the stacking transfer mechanism 3, and the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The stacking mechanism 2 completes the stacking of cigarettes. The stacked cigarettes are then transported to the stacking lifting mechanism 4 through the stacking transfer mechanism 3. The stacking lifting mechanism 4 lifts the cigarettes and then transfers them using a robotic arm.

[0057] The cigarette stacking mechanism is designed with a double-layer structure, which saves space and enables multi-channel independent stacking, which is conducive to product quality traceability. The double-layer stacking mechanism 2, stacking transfer mechanism 3, and stacking lifting mechanism 4 are powered by the same power supply mechanism 5, saving space. This application realizes a multi-channel double-layer design, which saves space and enables multi-channel one-to-one stacking, which is conducive to cigarette product quality traceability.

[0058] See Figure 2-6The stacking mechanism 2 includes a conveyor belt mechanism 21, a conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22, and a lifting mechanism 23. The conveyor belt mechanism 21 includes a set of parallel conveyor belts 211, a conveyor belt mounting frame 212 for mounting the conveyor belts 211, and a drive motor 213 for driving the conveyor belts 211. The conveyor belts 211 are mounted on opposite surfaces of the two conveyor belt mounting frames 212. The tops of the conveyor belt mounting frames 212 are connected by the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22. The middle part of the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1. The opening and closing of the two conveyor belts 211 is controlled by the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22. Each time a layer of cigarette products is input, the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the two conveyor belts 211 to open and place a layer of cigarette products on the lifting mechanism 23 to achieve orderly descent of the cigarette stack. Each time a layer of cigarette products is input, the lifting mechanism descends one station.

[0059] The conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the opening and closing of the two conveyor belts 211. The quantity of cigarette packs per layer is set. When the set quantity is reached, the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the two conveyor belts 211 to open, placing one layer of cigarette packs on the lifting mechanism 23 to achieve orderly descent of the cigarette stack. Each time a layer of cigarette packs is input, the lifting mechanism descends one station, completing the stacking of cigarette packs to form a cigarette stack, which facilitates subsequent boxing. The opening and closing of the two conveyor belts 211, in conjunction with the lifting mechanism 23, achieves seamless connection of different process cycles, eliminates waiting time between processes, and improves boxing efficiency.

[0060] See Figure 7 The conveyor belt mounting frame 212 at the end of the conveyor belt 211 is equipped with a conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214. When the cigarette bar is conveyed to the position of the conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214, the conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214 limits the forward movement of the cigarette bar, prevents the cigarette bar from falling, and ensures the stability of the cigarette stack. Connecting rods 215 are symmetrically arranged on the upper side of the two conveyor belt mounting frames 212. Each conveyor belt mounting frame 212 has two connecting rods 215 on its upper side. A connecting plate 216 connects the two connecting rods 215 on the same side. A reinforcing plate 217 is provided between the rods 215. The two ends of the reinforcing plate 217 are provided with sliding grooves that match the connecting rods 215. The bottom surface of the connecting plate 216 slides against the top surface of the reinforcing plate 217. The top surface of the reinforcing plate 217 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. When the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the two conveyor belts 211 to open and close, the conveyor belt mounting frame 212 slides in the sliding groove of the reinforcing plate 217 through the connecting rods 215 and the connecting plate 216, which provides secondary reinforcement to the installation of the conveyor belt mechanism 21 and ensures the stability of the operation of the conveyor belt mechanism 21.

[0061] See Figure 8-9The lifting mechanism 23 includes a lifting support frame 231, a lifting chain 232, a guide rod 233, a chain drive mechanism 234, a stack lifting support platform 235, and a stack lifting limit plate 236. The lifting support frame 231 is installed on the frame 1 on both sides of the conveyor belt mechanism 21. The lifting chain 232 is vertically mounted symmetrically on the opposite surfaces of the lifting support frame 231. The lifting chain 232 is connected to the chain drive mechanism 234. The guide rod 233 is symmetrically mounted on the lifting support frame 231 on both sides of the lifting chain 232. The middle part of the stack lifting support platform 235 is connected to the lifting chain 231. Chain 232 is fixedly connected, guide rod 233 is slidably connected to tobacco stack lifting support platform 235, and lifting tobacco stack limiting plate 236 is connected to lifting support frame 231 through connecting frame and is located at the end of tobacco stack lifting support platform 235 below the starting end of conveyor belt 211. It cooperates with conveyor belt tobacco bar limiting plate 214 to complete the limiting of tobacco stack. After the tobacco bar enters the conveyor belt 211, the front end of the tobacco stack is positioned by conveyor belt tobacco bar limiting plate 214, and the lifting tobacco stack limiting plate 236 is positioned by lifting tobacco stack limiting plate 236 to ensure that the tobacco stack does not deviate or slip, and to ensure the stability of tobacco bar during the stacking process.

[0062] See Figure 10 The stacking transfer mechanism 3 includes a stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31, a stacking transfer support platform 32, a stacking transfer drive mechanism 33, and a cylinder arc-shaped limiting mechanism 34. The stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31 is mounted on the frame 1, directly below the stacking mechanism 2, with its end corresponding to the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31 is driven by the stacking transfer drive mechanism 33. The stacking transfer support platform 32 is mounted on the stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31 and is driven by the stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31. One end of the stacking transfer support platform 32 is provided with a fixed limiting plate 35, and the other end is provided with a cylinder arc-shaped limiting mechanism 34. The form-limiting mechanism 34 limits the stroke of the stacking transfer cylinder 31 driving the stacking transfer support platform 32. The other end of the stacking transfer support platform 32 is also adjustable with a movable limit plate 36. The distance between the movable limit plate 36 and the fixed limit plate 35 is adjusted according to the size of the tobacco stack. The stacking transfer support platform 32 is located on the lower side between the tobacco stack lifting support platform 235. When the tobacco stack is lowered onto the stacking transfer support platform 32 by the lifting mechanism 23, the stacking transfer drive mechanism 33 drives the stacking transfer cylinder 31 to move the tobacco stack forward to the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The tobacco stack lifting support platform 235 rises to start the next round of stacking work.

[0063] After a stack of tobacco is completed, it is lowered onto the stacking transfer support platform 32 via the lifting mechanism 23. The stacking transfer drive mechanism 33 drives the stacking transfer large stroke cylinder 31 to move the tobacco stack forward to the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The movable limit plate 36 can be adjusted according to the set tobacco stack size to ensure that the fixed limit plate 35 and the movable limit plate 36 are pressed against both ends of the tobacco stack, ensuring the stability of the tobacco stack during the transfer process.

[0064] Example 4

[0065] See Figure 1 The multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism includes a frame 1, a stacking mechanism 2, a stacking transfer mechanism 3, a stacking lifting mechanism 4, and a power supply mechanism 5. The stacking mechanism 2, the stacking transfer mechanism 3, the stacking lifting mechanism 4, and the power supply mechanism 5 are mounted on the frame 1. The power supply mechanism 5 provides power to the stacking mechanism 2, the stacking transfer mechanism 3, and the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The stacking mechanism 2 completes the stacking of cigarettes. The stacked cigarettes are then transported to the stacking lifting mechanism 4 through the stacking transfer mechanism 3. The stacking lifting mechanism 4 lifts the cigarettes and then transfers them using a robotic arm.

[0066] The cigarette stacking mechanism is designed with a double-layer structure, which saves space and enables multi-channel independent stacking, which is conducive to product quality traceability. The double-layer stacking mechanism 2, stacking transfer mechanism 3, and stacking lifting mechanism 4 are powered by the same power supply mechanism 5, saving space. This application realizes a multi-channel double-layer design, which saves space and enables multi-channel one-to-one stacking, which is conducive to cigarette product quality traceability.

[0067] See Figure 2-6 The stacking mechanism 2 includes a conveyor belt mechanism 21, a conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22, and a lifting mechanism 23. The conveyor belt mechanism 21 includes a set of parallel conveyor belts 211, a conveyor belt mounting frame 212 for mounting the conveyor belts 211, and a drive motor 213 for driving the conveyor belts 211. The conveyor belts 211 are mounted on opposite surfaces of the two conveyor belt mounting frames 212. The tops of the conveyor belt mounting frames 212 are connected by the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22. The middle part of the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1. The opening and closing of the two conveyor belts 211 is controlled by the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22. Each time a layer of cigarette products is input, the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the two conveyor belts 211 to open and place a layer of cigarette products on the lifting mechanism 23 to achieve orderly descent of the cigarette stack. Each time a layer of cigarette products is input, the lifting mechanism descends one station.

[0068] The conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the opening and closing of the two conveyor belts 211. The quantity of cigarette packs per layer is set. When the set quantity is reached, the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the two conveyor belts 211 to open, placing one layer of cigarette packs on the lifting mechanism 23 to achieve orderly descent of the cigarette stack. Each time a layer of cigarette packs is input, the lifting mechanism descends one station, completing the stacking of cigarette packs to form a cigarette stack, which facilitates subsequent boxing. The opening and closing of the two conveyor belts 211, in conjunction with the lifting mechanism 23, achieves seamless connection of different process cycles, eliminates waiting time between processes, and improves boxing efficiency.

[0069] See Figure 7 The conveyor belt mounting frame 212 at the end of the conveyor belt 211 is equipped with a conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214. When the cigarette bar is conveyed to the position of the conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214, the conveyor belt cigarette bar limiting plate 214 limits the forward movement of the cigarette bar, prevents the cigarette bar from falling, and ensures the stability of the cigarette stack. Connecting rods 215 are symmetrically arranged on the upper side of the two conveyor belt mounting frames 212. Each conveyor belt mounting frame 212 has two connecting rods 215 on its upper side. A connecting plate 216 connects the two connecting rods 215 on the same side. A reinforcing plate 217 is provided between the rods 215. The two ends of the reinforcing plate 217 are provided with sliding grooves that match the connecting rods 215. The bottom surface of the connecting plate 216 slides against the top surface of the reinforcing plate 217. The top surface of the reinforcing plate 217 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. When the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism 22 controls the two conveyor belts 211 to open and close, the conveyor belt mounting frame 212 slides in the sliding groove of the reinforcing plate 217 through the connecting rods 215 and the connecting plate 216, which provides secondary reinforcement to the installation of the conveyor belt mechanism 21 and ensures the stability of the operation of the conveyor belt mechanism 21.

[0070] See Figure 8-9The lifting mechanism 23 includes a lifting support frame 231, a lifting chain 232, a guide rod 233, a chain drive mechanism 234, a stack lifting support platform 235, and a stack lifting limit plate 236. The lifting support frame 231 is installed on the frame 1 on both sides of the conveyor belt mechanism 21. The lifting chain 232 is vertically mounted symmetrically on the opposite surfaces of the lifting support frame 231. The lifting chain 232 is connected to the chain drive mechanism 234. The guide rod 233 is symmetrically mounted on the lifting support frame 231 on both sides of the lifting chain 232. The middle part of the stack lifting support platform 235 is connected to the lifting chain 231. Chain 232 is fixedly connected, guide rod 233 is slidably connected to tobacco stack lifting support platform 235, and lifting tobacco stack limiting plate 236 is connected to lifting support frame 231 through connecting frame and is located at the end of tobacco stack lifting support platform 235 below the starting end of conveyor belt 211. It cooperates with conveyor belt tobacco bar limiting plate 214 to complete the limiting of tobacco stack. After the tobacco bar enters the conveyor belt 211, the front end of the tobacco stack is positioned by conveyor belt tobacco bar limiting plate 214, and the lifting tobacco stack limiting plate 236 is positioned by lifting tobacco stack limiting plate 236 to ensure that the tobacco stack does not deviate or slip, and to ensure the stability of tobacco bar during the stacking process.

[0071] See Figure 10 The stacking transfer mechanism 3 includes a stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31, a stacking transfer support platform 32, a stacking transfer drive mechanism 33, and a cylinder arc-shaped limiting mechanism 34. The stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31 is mounted on the frame 1, directly below the stacking mechanism 2, with its end corresponding to the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31 is driven by the stacking transfer drive mechanism 33. The stacking transfer support platform 32 is mounted on the stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31 and is driven by the stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder 31. One end of the stacking transfer support platform 32 is provided with a fixed limiting plate 35, and the other end is provided with a cylinder arc-shaped limiting mechanism 34. The form-limiting mechanism 34 limits the stroke of the stacking transfer cylinder 31 driving the stacking transfer support platform 32. The other end of the stacking transfer support platform 32 is also adjustable with a movable limit plate 36. The distance between the movable limit plate 36 and the fixed limit plate 35 is adjusted according to the size of the tobacco stack. The stacking transfer support platform 32 is located on the lower side between the tobacco stack lifting support platform 235. When the tobacco stack is lowered onto the stacking transfer support platform 32 by the lifting mechanism 23, the stacking transfer drive mechanism 33 drives the stacking transfer cylinder 31 to move the tobacco stack forward to the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The tobacco stack lifting support platform 235 rises to start the next round of stacking work.

[0072] After a stack of tobacco is completed, it is lowered onto the stacking transfer support platform 32 via the lifting mechanism 23. The stacking transfer drive mechanism 33 drives the stacking transfer large stroke cylinder 31 to move the tobacco stack forward to the stacking lifting mechanism 4. The movable limit plate 36 can be adjusted according to the set tobacco stack size to ensure that the fixed limit plate 35 and the movable limit plate 36 are pressed against both ends of the tobacco stack, ensuring the stability of the tobacco stack during the transfer process.

[0073] See Figure 11-12 The stacking lifting mechanism 4 includes a lifting cylinder 41, a linkage mechanism 42, a cam plate 43, a stack lifting arm 44, and a stacking lifting frame 45. The lifting cylinder 41 is vertically mounted on the stacking lifting frame 45, and a lifting frame 46 is slidably mounted on the lifting cylinder 41. The stack lifting arms 44 are symmetrically slidably mounted on the lifting frame 46, and the two stack lifting arms 44 are respectively located on both sides of the lifting cylinder 41. A linkage mechanism 42 connects the two stack lifting arms 44. The cam plate 43 is vertically mounted on the stacking lifting frame 45 and has a cam groove 47. A roller 48 is rotatably mounted on the linkage mechanism 42 and is rolled in the cam groove 47.

[0074] The linkage mechanism 42 is a Z-shaped double linkage mechanism. Its middle part is rotatably connected to the middle part of the lifting frame 46 through a rotating shaft, and its two ends are rotatably connected to the rear ends of the two stack lifting arms 44 respectively. A roller 48 is installed on the rotating shaft at one corner of the linkage mechanism 42, and the roller 48 is rolled in the cam groove 47.

[0075] See Figure 13 The cam plate 43 adopts a split structure, and the cam groove 47 is arranged in a ring. The middle part is the linear motion part, and the upper and lower ends are the bending parts. The length of the cam groove 47 is matched with the lifting height of the lifting electric cylinder 41.

[0076] The lifting cylinder 41 drives the linkage mechanism 42 and the stack lifting arm 44 to move up and down through the lifting frame 46 to lift the stack. As the lifting cylinder 41 moves upward, the roller 48 moves upward along the upward part of the linear motion section of the cam groove 47. After the stack is lifted, the roller 48 passes over the bend at the top of the cam groove 47, the lifting cylinder 41 moves downward, and the roller 48 moves downward along the downward part of the linear motion section of the cam groove 47, causing the two stack lifting arms 44 to open to both sides. This achieves the continuity of the work in the previous and next cycles, eliminates the waiting time at the same work station, and improves the working efficiency of the box-packing machine. When lifting the stack for the next step, the roller 48 passes over the bend at the bottom of the cam groove 47, realizing the opening and closing function of the stack lifting mechanism.

[0077] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relationships such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "include," "contain," or any other variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0078] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0079] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A multi-lane rod stacker mechanism, characterized by: The multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism includes a frame (1), a stacking mechanism (2), a stacking transfer mechanism (3), a stacking lifting mechanism (4), and a power supply mechanism (5). The stacking mechanism (2), the stacking transfer mechanism (3), the stacking lifting mechanism (4), and the power supply mechanism (5) are installed on the frame (1). The power supply mechanism (5) provides power to the stacking mechanism (2), the stacking transfer mechanism (3), and the stacking lifting mechanism (4). The stacking mechanism (2) completes the stacking of cigarettes. The stacked cigarettes are transported to the stacking lifting mechanism (4) through the stacking transfer mechanism (3). The stacking lifting mechanism (4) lifts the cigarettes and then transfers them through a robotic arm. The stacking lifting mechanism (4) includes a lifting cylinder (41), a linkage mechanism (42), a cam plate (43), a stack lifting arm (44), and a stacking lifting frame (45). The lifting cylinder (41) is vertically mounted on the stacking lifting frame (45), and a lifting frame (46) is slidably mounted on the lifting cylinder (41). The stack lifting arms (44) are symmetrically slidably mounted on the lifting frame (46), and the two stack lifting arms (44) are respectively located on both sides of the lifting cylinder (41). A linkage mechanism (42) is connected between the two stack lifting arms (44). The cam plate (43) is vertically mounted on the stacking lifting frame (45), and a cam groove (47) is provided on it. A roller (48) is rotatably mounted on the linkage mechanism (42), and the roller (48) is rolled in the cam groove (47). The linkage mechanism (42) is a Z-shaped double linkage mechanism. Its middle part is rotatably connected to the middle part of the lifting frame (46) through a rotating shaft, and its two ends are rotatably connected to the rear ends of the two stack lifting arms (44). A roller (48) is installed on the rotating shaft of one corner of the linkage mechanism (42), and the roller (48) is rolled in the cam groove (47). The cam plate (43) adopts a split structure, and the cam groove (47) is arranged in a ring. The middle part is the linear motion part, and the upper and lower ends are the bending parts. The length of the cam groove (47) matches the lifting height of the lifting electric cylinder (41). The stacking mechanism (2) includes a conveyor belt mechanism (21), which includes a set of parallel conveyor belts (211), a conveyor belt mounting frame (212) for mounting the conveyor belts (211), and a drive motor (213) for driving the conveyor belts (211). The conveyor belts (211) are mounted on opposite surfaces of the two conveyor belt mounting frames (212). A conveyor belt cigarette limit plate (214) is provided on the conveyor belt mounting frame (212) at the end of the conveyor belt (211). When the cigarette is conveyed to the position of the conveyor belt cigarette limit plate (214), the forward movement of the cigarette is prevented by the limit of the conveyor belt cigarette limit plate (214).

2. The multi-lane rod stacker mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The cigarette stacking mechanism is designed as a double-layer structure, which saves space and realizes multi-channel independent stacking, which is conducive to product quality traceability. The double-layer stacking mechanism (2), stacking transfer mechanism (3), and stacking lifting mechanism (4) are powered by the same power supply mechanism (5).

3. The multi-lane rod stacker mechanism of claim 2, wherein: The stacking mechanism (2) also includes a conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism (22) and a lifting mechanism (23). The tops of the conveyor belt mounting frames (212) are connected by the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism (22). The middle part of the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism (22) is fixedly installed on the frame (1). The opening and closing of the two conveyor belts (211) is controlled by the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism (22). Each time a layer of cigarette products is input, the conveyor belt opening and closing linkage mechanism (22) controls the two conveyor belts (211) to open and place a layer of cigarette products on the lifting mechanism (23) to achieve orderly descent of the cigarette stack. Each time a layer of cigarette products is input, the lifting mechanism descends one station.

4. The multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two conveyor belt mounting frames (212) are symmetrically provided with connecting rods (215) on their upper sides. Each conveyor belt mounting frame (212) has two connecting rods (215) on its upper side. A connecting plate (216) is connected between the two connecting rods (215) on the same side. A reinforcing plate (217) is provided between the two sets of connecting rods (215). The two ends of the reinforcing plate (217) are provided with sliding grooves that match the connecting rods (215). The bottom surface of the connecting plate (216) slides against the top surface of the reinforcing plate (217). The top surface of the reinforcing plate (217) is fixedly connected to the frame (1).

5. The multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (23) includes a lifting support frame (231), a lifting chain (232), a guide rod (233), a chain drive mechanism (234), a stack lifting support platform (235), and a stack lifting limit plate (236). The lifting support frame (231) is installed on the frame (1) on both sides of the conveyor belt mechanism (21). The lifting chain (232) is vertically installed symmetrically on the opposite surface of the lifting support frame (231). The lifting chain (232) is connected to the chain drive mechanism (234) for transmission. 2) Guide rods (233) are symmetrically installed on the lifting support frame (231) on both sides. The middle part of the tobacco stack lifting support platform (235) is fixedly connected to the lifting chain (232). The guide rods (233) are slidably connected to the tobacco stack lifting support platform (235). The lifting tobacco stack limiting plate (236) is connected to the lifting support frame (231) through the connecting frame and is located at the end of the tobacco stack lifting support platform (235) below the starting end of the conveyor belt (211). It cooperates with the conveyor belt tobacco limiting plate (214) to complete the limiting of the tobacco stack.

6. The multi-channel cigarette stacking mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The stacking transfer mechanism (3) includes a stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder (31), a stacking transfer support platform (32), a stacking transfer drive mechanism (33), and a cylinder arc-shaped limit mechanism (34). The stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder (31) is installed on the frame (1) and is located directly below the stacking mechanism (2). Its end corresponds to the stacking lifting mechanism (4). The stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder (31) is driven by the stacking transfer drive mechanism (33). The stacking transfer support platform (32) is installed on the stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder (31) and is driven by the stacking transfer long-stroke cylinder (31). One end of the stacking transfer support platform (32) is provided with a fixed limit plate (35), and the other end is provided with a cylinder. The arc-shaped limiting mechanism (34) limits the stroke of the stacking transfer cylinder (31) driving the stacking transfer support platform (32). The other end of the stacking transfer support platform (32) is also equipped with a movable limiting plate (36). The distance between the movable limiting plate (36) and the fixed limiting plate (35) is adjusted according to the size of the tobacco stack. The stacking transfer support platform (32) is located on the lower side between the tobacco stack lifting support platform (235). When the tobacco stack is lowered onto the stacking transfer support platform (32) through the lifting mechanism (23), the stacking transfer cylinder (31) is driven by the stacking transfer drive mechanism (33) to move the tobacco stack forward to the stacking lifting mechanism (4). The tobacco stack lifting support platform (235) rises to carry out the next round of stacking work.

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