Posture adjusting equipment and posture adjusting method before tobacco bale bagging

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of automation, and particularly discloses posture adjusting equipment and a posture adjusting method before tobacco bale bagging. The posture adjusting equipment comprises a rack, a feeding module, a horizontal overturning module, a longitudinal overturning module and a partition plate feeding module, wherein the feeding module comprises a conveying assembly; the horizontal overturning module comprises a horizontal overturning driving assembly and a first clamping assembly, the first clamping assembly comprises a supporting clamp and a first clamping driving unit, and the supporting clamp comprises two clamping arms; the longitudinal overturning module comprises a longitudinal overturning driving assembly and a second clamping assembly, the second clamping assembly comprises a clamping frame and a lateral clamping unit, and the lateral clamping unit comprises a second clamping driving unit and two clamping plates; the partition plate feeding module comprises a plate taking assembly and a feeding driving assembly. The posture adjusting device can automatically complete posture adjusting operation before tobacco bale bagging, and has the advantages of being high in automation degree and reliable in effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of automation, and in particular to a posture adjustment device and a posture adjustment method before a cigarette package is bagged. Background Art

[0002] Cigarette packs are formed by die-cutting cardboard and folded and glued into boxes when used. After die-cutting, cigarette packs are usually stacked into paper stacks for transportation. In order to protect the paper stacks during transportation, the paper stacks need to be bagged before transportation to prevent the cardboard from getting wet during transportation.

[0003] Cigarette packs usually have one printed surface. In order to better protect the printed surface and prevent it from being damaged by scratches, two paper stacks are usually used as a group. The printed surfaces of the two paper stacks in the same group are stacked relative to each other, with the printed surface built in. At the same time, during the printing and die-cutting process of cigarette packs, the orientations of the cigarette pack papers in each stack are different or even opposite, which affects the subsequent packaging and transportation. Therefore, before the cigarette packs are bagged, the posture of the cigarette pack stacks needs to be adjusted, including horizontal flipping to adjust the orientation of the cigarette packs, and vertical flipping to achieve relative stacking of the printed surfaces.

[0004] In the existing packaging process, the above-mentioned posture adjustment operation is usually completed by manual operation, which generally has the problems of low efficiency and high work intensity, and is difficult to adapt to large-scale production. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a posture adjustment device and a posture adjustment method for a cigarette pack before bagging, which can automatically complete the posture adjustment operation before the cigarette pack is bagged, and has the advantages of high automation and reliable effect.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a posture adjustment device before a cigarette pack is bagged, comprising at least: A frame, wherein the frame comprises a workbench, and the workbench is provided with a horizontal turning station, a longitudinal turning station and a plate taking station; A feeding module, wherein the feeding module comprises a conveying assembly arranged on a workbench, wherein the conveying assembly extends from the horizontal flipping station to the longitudinal flipping station, and the plate taking station is located on one side of the longitudinal flipping station; A horizontal flip module, wherein the horizontal flip module comprises a horizontal flip drive assembly and a first clamping assembly, wherein the first clamping assembly comprises a support clamp and a first clamping drive unit, wherein the support clamp is located above the horizontal flip station; wherein the support clamp comprises two clamping arms, wherein the two clamping arms are arranged in parallel in a vertical direction, wherein support plates are respectively arranged on the inner sides of the two clamping arms, and wherein the first clamping drive unit is used to drive the two clamping arms to move relative to each other; wherein the horizontal flip drive assembly is used to drive the first clamping assembly to move up and down, and to rotate around a vertical center line; A longitudinal flip module, the longitudinal flip module comprises a longitudinal flip drive assembly and a second clamping assembly, the longitudinal flip assembly is used to drive the second clamping assembly to move up and down, and to rotate around a horizontal center line; the second clamping assembly comprises a clamping frame and a lateral clamping unit, the clamping frame is located above the longitudinal flip station, the lateral clamping unit comprises a second clamping drive unit and two clamping plates arranged in parallel, the clamping plates are slidably arranged on the clamping frame, and the second clamping drive unit is used to drive the two clamping plates to move relative to each other; The partition feeding module includes a plate taking assembly and a feeding drive assembly. The plate taking assembly includes a plate taking chuck. The feeding drive assembly is used to drive the plate taking chuck to transfer between the plate taking station and the longitudinal flipping station.

[0007] The conveying assembly is used to drive the stack of materials to move and transfer to the horizontal flipping station and the longitudinal flipping station in sequence. The support clamp in the horizontal flipping module can clamp the stack of materials located at the horizontal flipping station in a lifting form. The horizontal flipping drive assembly can drive the bracket and the stack to lift, and drive the bracket and the stack to rotate horizontally to complete the horizontal flipping operation. The lateral clamping unit in the longitudinal flipping module can clamp the stack of materials located at the longitudinal flipping station in a lateral pressing form. The longitudinal flipping drive assembly can drive the clamping frame and the stack to lift, and drive the clamping frame and the stack to rotate longitudinally to complete the longitudinal flipping operation. The setting of the clamping frame can provide sufficient support for the clamping plate to ensure the reliability of the stack clamping. The partition feeding module can clamp the partition from the plate taking station and transfer to the longitudinal flipping station, placing the partition above the stack of materials to serve as a buffer for the stacking and transportation of the stack of materials.

[0008] The posture adjustment device of the present application can automatically complete the posture adjustment operation before the cigarette package is bagged, and has the advantages of high automation and reliable effect.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying assembly comprises at least two conveying belts arranged in parallel, and the spacing between the conveying belts is adjustable.

[0010] By adjusting the distance between each conveyor belt, it can meet the conveying needs of products of different specifications.

[0011] Preferably, the conveyor belt includes a first conveying section and a second conveying section along the conveying direction, and the first conveying section and the second conveying section operate independently and adjust the spacing independently; the first conveying section corresponds to the horizontal flipping station, and the second conveying section corresponds to the longitudinal flipping station.

[0012] Each conveying segment operates independently to reduce mutual interference, making it easier for the horizontal flip module and the vertical flip module to perform corresponding posture adjustment operations.

[0013] Preferably, the feeding module also includes a cigarette pack positioning assembly, which includes a positioning block and a positioning drive unit, and the positioning drive unit is used to drive the positioning block to move up and down, and to move horizontally along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly; the number of the cigarette pack positioning assemblies is at least two, one of which corresponds to the horizontal flipping module, and the other corresponds to the longitudinal flipping module; the positioning block is located between the two conveyor belts.

[0014] When the positioning block is raised, it can block the stack of materials and limit the stack of materials to a specific position of the conveying component, thereby positioning the stack of materials and ensuring that the stack of materials can accurately cooperate with the horizontal flip module and the longitudinal flip module. After completing the corresponding operation, the positioning block falls and the stack of materials can continue to move along the conveying component. When the size of the cigarette pack changes, it can be adapted by driving the positioning unit to move along the conveying direction of the conveying component, which has good working flexibility.

[0015] Preferably, the horizontal flipping drive assembly comprises a first lifting mechanism and a horizontal flipping mechanism, the first lifting mechanism comprises a first mounting block and a first lifting drive unit, the first mounting block is connected to the frame for vertical sliding connection, and the first lifting drive unit is used to drive the first mounting block to move; The horizontal flip mechanism comprises a second mounting block and a horizontal flip driving member, the second mounting block is rotatably connected to the first mounting block, and the horizontal flip driving member is used to drive the second mounting block to rotate; the first clamping assembly is arranged on the second mounting block.

[0016] Preferably, the horizontal flipping module also includes a first auxiliary clamping assembly, which includes an auxiliary clamping block and a first clamping driver. The auxiliary clamping block is located above the support plate, and the first clamping driver is used to drive the auxiliary clamping block to move up and down relative to the support plate.

[0017] The first auxiliary clamping assembly cooperates with the bracket to reliably clamp the material stack and ensure the smooth horizontal flipping operation.

[0018] Preferably, the longitudinal flipping drive assembly includes a second lifting mechanism and a longitudinal flipping mechanism, the second lifting mechanism includes a third mounting block and a second lifting drive unit, the third mounting block is connected to the frame for sliding up and down, and the second lifting drive unit is used to drive the third mounting block to move; the clamping frame is rotationally connected to the third mounting block, and the longitudinal flipping mechanism is used to drive the clamping frame to rotate.

[0019] Preferably, the longitudinal flipping module also includes a second auxiliary clamping assembly, which is arranged on the clamping frame; the second auxiliary clamping assembly includes a second clamping drive and two auxiliary pressure strips arranged in parallel, and the second clamping drive is used to drive the two auxiliary pressure strips to move relative to each other; the auxiliary pressure strips are arranged perpendicular to the clamping plate.

[0020] The second auxiliary clamping assembly cooperates with the clamping plate to reliably clamp the material stack and ensure the smooth longitudinal turning operation.

[0021] Preferably, the partition feeding module also includes a material placing assembly, which is located at the plate taking station; the material placing assembly includes a plurality of constraint rods vertically arranged on the workbench, and each constraint rod encloses a material placing interval; the material placing assembly also includes a partition lifting mechanism, which includes a lifting plate and a lifting drive unit, the lifting plate is arranged in the material placing interval, and the lifting drive unit is used to drive the lifting plate to move up and down.

[0022] The partition is placed on a lifting plate in the material placement area. When taking the plate, the lifting drive unit drives the lifting plate and the partition to a specific height for the material taking component to clamp the partition.

[0023] A method for adjusting the posture of a cigarette package before bagging, using the posture adjustment device as described above, comprises at least the following steps: S1. Feeding: The cigarette packs are fed into the conveying assembly in the form of stacks, with each two adjacent stacks forming a group; the conveying assembly drives the stacks to move along the conveying assembly; S2. Horizontal adjustment: When the stack passes through the horizontal flipping station, the horizontal flipping module selects one of each stack to perform horizontal flipping operation; When performing the horizontal flipping operation, first, the first clamping drive unit drives the two clamping arms to approach each other to clamp the material stack; then, the horizontal flipping drive assembly drives the bracket and the material stack to lift up, and then drives the bracket and the material stack to rotate 180° horizontally; finally, the horizontal flipping drive assembly drives the bracket to fall back, and the material stack falls on the conveying assembly; S3. Longitudinal adjustment: When the first material stack in each group moves to the longitudinal flipping station, the longitudinal flipping drive assembly drives the bracket to move downward, and the clamping plates move to both sides of the material stack; the second clamping drive unit drives the two clamping plates to move relative to each other to clamp the material stack; the longitudinal flipping drive assembly drives the clamping frame and the material stack to move upward synchronously to a preset height, and then drives the clamping frame and the material stack to flip 180° longitudinally; S4. Partition feeding: When the second one in each group of stacks moves to the longitudinal flipping station, the plate taking assembly takes the partition at the plate taking station, and the feeding drive assembly drives the plate taking assembly and the partition to transfer to the longitudinal flipping station, and places the partition on the current stack; then the feeding drive assembly drives the plate taking assembly to reset; S5. Stacking of materials: The longitudinal flip drive assembly drives the clamping frame and the material stack to move downward until the material stack is stacked on the partition. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the device for adjusting the posture of the cigarette package before bagging in this embodiment; Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding module in the posture adjustment device before cigarette packing in this embodiment; Figure 3 A top view of a feeding module in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooperation between the feeding conveyor and the pre-adjustment assembly in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment; Figure 5 It is a side view of the cooperation between the feeding conveyor and the pre-adjustment assembly in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment; Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cigarette pack positioning assembly in the device for adjusting the posture of a cigarette pack before bagging in this embodiment; Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooperation between the horizontal flip module and the conveying assembly in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment; Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of a horizontal flip module in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment; Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the longitudinal flip module and the partition feeding module in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment, and the plate taking component is located at the plate taking station at this time; Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the longitudinal flip module and the partition feeding module in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment, and the plate taking component is located at the longitudinal flip station at this time; Fig.11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the longitudinal flipping module in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment; Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooperation between the second clamping assembly and the second auxiliary pressing assembly in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment; Fig.13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition feeding module in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment, and the plate taking component is located at the plate taking station at this time; Fig.14 It is a structural schematic diagram of the partition feeding module in the posture adjustment device before the cigarette pack is bagged in this embodiment. At this time, the plate taking component is located at the longitudinal turning station. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Example

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, a posture adjustment device for cigarette packages before bagging includes a frame, a feeding module 5, a horizontal flip module 3, a longitudinal flip module 2 and a partition feeding module 4. The frame includes a workbench 1, and the workbench 1 is provided with a horizontal flip station 13, a longitudinal flip station 12 and a plate taking station 11.

[0027] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the feeding module 5 includes a conveying assembly 52 arranged on the workbench 1, and the conveying assembly 52 extends from the horizontal flipping station 13 to the longitudinal flipping station 12, and the plate taking station 11 is located on one side of the longitudinal flipping station 12. Specifically, the conveying assembly 52 includes a conveyor belt. The conveying assembly 52 is used to drive the stack 6 to move and transfer to the horizontal flipping station 13 and the longitudinal flipping station 12 in sequence.

[0028] Further, such as Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, the number of the conveyor belts is at least two, and the spacing between each conveyor belt is adjustable. By adjusting the distance between each conveyor belt, the conveying requirements of products of different specifications can be met. Specifically, each of the conveyor belts includes a support beam, and pulleys are respectively provided at both ends of the support beam, and the belt sleeve is arranged on the two pulleys. The support beam is slidably connected to the workbench 1, and the sliding direction is perpendicular to the support beam. The conveying assembly 52 also includes a distance adjustment drive unit 53, and the distance adjustment drive unit 53 is connected to the support beam and drives the support beam to slide relative to the workbench 1. The conveying assembly 52 also includes a conveying drive member 541 and a transmission rod 542, and the conveying drive member 541 is connected to the transmission rod 542 and drives the transmission rod 542 to rotate, and the pulleys at the same end of each conveyor belt are connected to the transmission rod 542 and rotate synchronously with the transmission rod 542.

[0029] Further, such as Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the conveyor belt includes a first conveying segment 522 and a second conveying segment 521 along the conveying direction. The first conveying segment 522 and the second conveying segment 521 operate independently and adjust the spacing independently. The first conveying segment 522 corresponds to the horizontal flipping station 13, and the second conveying segment 521 corresponds to the longitudinal flipping station 12. Each conveying segment operates independently to reduce mutual interference, so that the horizontal flipping module 3 and the longitudinal flipping module 2 can each perform corresponding posture adjustment operations.

[0030] Further, such as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the feed module 5 also includes a feed conveyor 512 and a pre-adjustment assembly, and the outlet end of the feed conveyor 512 is aligned with the inlet end of the conveyor assembly 52. ​​Specifically, the pre-adjustment assembly includes a guide mechanism and a fixed width adjustment mechanism, and the guide mechanism includes two guide baffles 511, and the two guide baffles 511 are vertically arranged above the feed conveyor 512. A pre-adjustment channel is formed between the two guide baffles 511, and the pre-adjustment channel includes a guide segment, and the width of the guide segment gradually decreases along the conveying direction of the feed conveyor 512. Specifically, at least one of the guide baffles 511 is slidably connected to the workbench 1, and the sliding direction is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the feed conveyor 512. The fixed width adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment drive 513, and the adjustment drive 513 is used to drive the two guide baffles 511 to move relative to each other. When the cigarette package passes through the pre-adjustment assembly, the pre-adjustment assembly can guide the cigarette package to automatically adjust its direction to prepare for the subsequent flipping operation. For cigarette packages of different sizes, the width of the pre-adjustment channel can be changed to adapt through the fixed width adjustment mechanism.

[0031] Furthermore, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6As shown, the feeding module 5 also includes a cigarette pack positioning assembly 55, and the cigarette pack positioning assembly 55 includes a positioning block 551 and a positioning drive unit, and the positioning drive unit is used to drive the positioning block 551 to move up and down, and to move horizontally and horizontally along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly 52. ​​Specifically, the positioning drive unit includes a block driving member 552 and a translation driving member 553, and the block driving member 552 is used to drive the positioning block 551 to move up and down, and the block driving member 552 is slidably connected to the workbench 1, and the sliding direction is set along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly 52, and the translation driving member 553 is used to drive the block driving member 552 to move horizontally. Specifically, the number of the cigarette pack positioning assemblies 55 is at least two, one of which corresponds to the horizontal flip module 3, and the other corresponds to the longitudinal flip module 2. The positioning block 551 is located between the two conveyor belts.

[0032] When the positioning block 551 is raised, the stack 6 can be blocked and limited to a specific position of the conveying assembly 52, thereby positioning the stack 6 to ensure that the stack 6 can accurately cooperate with the horizontal flip module 3 and the longitudinal flip module 2. After completing the corresponding operation, the positioning block 551 falls, and the stack 6 can continue to move along the conveying assembly 52. ​​When the size of the cigarette pack changes, it can be adapted by driving the positioning unit to move along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly 52, and the working flexibility is very good.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the horizontal flip module 3 includes a first mounting bracket 31, a horizontal flip drive assembly and a first clamping assembly 33. The first mounting bracket 31 includes a flip beam and a leg. The flip beam is connected to the workbench 1 through the leg. The flip beam is located above the horizontal flip station 13.

[0034] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the horizontal flip drive assembly includes a first lifting mechanism 32 and a horizontal flip mechanism, and the first lifting mechanism 32 includes a first mounting block 322 and a first lifting drive unit 321. The first mounting block 322 is located below the flip beam and is connected to the legs for sliding up and down. The first lifting drive unit 321 is arranged on the flip beam and is used to drive the first mounting block 322 to move.

[0035] like Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the horizontal flip mechanism includes a second mounting block 352 and a horizontal flip driving member 351. The second mounting block 352 is rotatably connected to the first mounting block 322, and the rotation center is set in the vertical direction. The horizontal flip driving member 351 is set on the first mounting block 322 and is used to drive the second mounting block 352 to rotate.

[0036] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first clamping assembly 33 is arranged on the second mounting block 352. The first clamping assembly 33 includes a support clamp and a first clamping drive unit 332. The support clamp includes two clamping arms 331, which are arranged in parallel along the vertical direction. The inner sides of the two clamping arms 331 are respectively provided with support plates 333, and the first clamping drive unit 332 is used to drive the two clamping arms 331 to move relative to each other. In the horizontal direction, the conveying assembly 52 is located between the two clamping arms 331.

[0037] The support clamp in the horizontal flip module 3 can clamp the material stack 6 located at the horizontal flip station 13 in a lifting form, and the horizontal flip drive component can drive the bracket and the material stack 6 to lift, and drive the bracket and the material stack 6 to rotate horizontally to complete the horizontal flip operation.

[0038] Further, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the horizontal flip module 3 further includes a first auxiliary clamping assembly 34, which includes an auxiliary clamping block 342 and a first clamping driving member 341. The auxiliary clamping block 342 is located above the support plate 333, and the first clamping driving member 341 is used to drive the auxiliary clamping block to move up and down relative to the support plate 333. The first auxiliary clamping assembly 34 cooperates with the bracket to reliably clamp the stack 6 to ensure smooth horizontal flipping operation.

[0039] Specifically, Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first auxiliary clamping assembly 34 corresponds to the clamping arm 331 one by one and is arranged on the corresponding clamping arm 331 , and the auxiliary pressing block 342 is vertically opposed to the corresponding supporting plate 333 .

[0040] like Figure 1 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, the longitudinal flip module 2 includes a longitudinal flip driving assembly and a second clamping assembly 23, and the longitudinal flip assembly is used to drive the second clamping assembly to move up and down, and rotate around a horizontal center line.

[0041] Specifically, Figure 9-12As shown, the longitudinal flipping drive assembly includes a second mounting bracket 21, a second lifting mechanism 22 and a longitudinal flipping mechanism 25, wherein the second mounting bracket 21 is located at one side of the longitudinal flipping station 12. The second lifting mechanism 22 includes a third mounting block 26 and a second lifting driving unit, wherein the third mounting block 26 is slidably connected to the second mounting bracket 21 up and down, and the second lifting driving unit is used to drive the third mounting block 26 to move. The second clamping assembly 23 is rotatably connected to the third mounting block 26, and the rotation center is arranged along the horizontal flipping, and the longitudinal flipping mechanism 25 is used to drive the second clamping assembly 23 to rotate.

[0042] Specifically, Figure 9-12 As shown, the second clamping assembly 23 includes a clamping frame 233 and a lateral clamping unit, the clamping frame 233 is located above the longitudinal flipping station 12, and the clamping frame 233 is rotatably connected to the third mounting block 26. Specifically, the clamping frame 233 includes two lateral frames 2331 and two end frames 2332, the two lateral frames 2331 are arranged opposite to each other, the two end frames 2332 are arranged opposite to each other, and the lateral frames 2331 and the end frames 2332 jointly enclose a rectangular longitudinal clamping interval. One of the end frames 2332 is connected to the third mounting block 26.

[0043] like Figure 9-12 As shown, the lateral clamping unit includes a second clamping drive unit 232 and two parallel clamping plates 231, the clamping plates 231 are slidably arranged on the clamping frame 233, and the second clamping drive unit 232 is used to drive the two clamping plates 231 to move relative to each other. Specifically, the two clamping plates 231 are both arranged in the longitudinal clamping interval, the clamping plates 231 are arranged parallel to the rotation center line of the clamping frame 233, and the two ends are respectively slidably connected to the end frame 2332.

[0044] like Figure 9-12 As shown, the second clamping drive unit 232 is arranged on the clamping frame 233, and drives the two clamping plates 231 to move relative to each other through the screw transmission mechanism. Specifically, the second clamping drive unit 232 includes a second clamping drive member and a screw, the second clamping drive member is used to drive the screw to rotate, nuts are respectively provided on the two clamping plates 231, and the two nuts have opposite rotation directions, and the corresponding threads on the screw also include two sections with opposite rotation directions.

[0045] The lateral clamping unit in the longitudinal flipping module 2 can clamp the material stack 6 located at the longitudinal flipping station 12 in the form of lateral compression. The longitudinal flipping drive assembly can drive the clamping frame 233 and the material stack 6 to lift, and drive the clamping frame 233 and the material stack 6 to rotate longitudinally to complete the longitudinal flipping operation. The setting of the clamping frame 233 can provide sufficient support for the clamping plate 231 to ensure the reliability of clamping the material stack 6.

[0046] Further, such as Figure 9-12 As shown, the longitudinal flip module 2 further includes a second auxiliary clamping assembly 24, which is arranged on the clamp frame 233. The second auxiliary clamping assembly 24 includes a second clamping driver 241 and two auxiliary pressure strips 242 arranged in parallel, the second clamping driver 241 is used to drive the two auxiliary pressure strips 242 to move relative to each other, the auxiliary pressure strips 242 are arranged perpendicular to the clamp plate 231, and the clamp plate 231 is located between the two auxiliary pressure strips 242. The second auxiliary clamping assembly 24 cooperates with the clamp plate 231 to reliably clamp the stack 6, ensuring the smooth longitudinal flipping operation.

[0047] Specifically, the second clamping drive member 241 includes a telescopic drive unit, a transition mounting block and a clamping drive unit. The telescopic drive unit is arranged on the clamp frame 233 and is used to drive the transition mounting block to move along the rotation center direction of the clamp frame 233. The clamping drive unit is arranged on the transition mounting block and is used to drive the two auxiliary pressure strips 242 to move relative to each other. In the process of the clamping plate 231 clamping the material stack 6, the telescopic drive unit drives the auxiliary pressure strip 242 to retreat, leaving space for the material stack 6 to enter between the two clamping plates 231. After the clamping plate 231 completes the clamping operation of the material stack 6, the telescopic drive unit drives the auxiliary pressure strip 242 to extend, and completes the auxiliary clamping of the material stack 6 from the upper and lower directions of the material stack 6.

[0048] like Figure 1 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10 , Fig.13 and Fig.14 As shown, the partition feeding module 4 includes a plate picking assembly 41 and a feeding drive assembly 42. The plate picking assembly 41 includes a plate picking chuck. The feeding drive assembly 42 is used to drive the plate picking chuck to shift between the plate picking station 11 and the longitudinal flipping station 12.

[0049] Specifically, Fig. 9 , Fig.10 , Fig.13 and Fig.14 As shown, the plate taking chuck includes a negative pressure suction nozzle and a plate taking drive unit, and the plate taking drive unit is used to drive the negative pressure suction nozzle to move. The feed drive assembly 42 includes a plate taking bracket and a transfer drive mechanism, and the plate taking bracket includes a plate taking beam, and the plate taking beam is arranged along the direction from the plate taking station 11 to the longitudinal flipping station 12. The transfer drive mechanism includes a transfer slider 422 and a transfer drive member 421, and the transfer slider 422 is slidably arranged on the frame, and the transfer drive member 421 is used to drive the transfer slider 422 to move. The plate taking chuck is arranged on the transfer slider 422.

[0050] The partition feeding module 4 can clamp the partition 7 from the board taking station 11, and transfer it to the longitudinal turning station 12, and place the partition 7 above the material stack 6 to play a buffering role for the stacking and transportation of the material stack 6. The partition 7 is usually made of pearl cotton.

[0051] like Fig. 9 , Fig.10 , Fig.13 and Fig.14 As shown, the partition feeding module 4 also includes a material placement component 43, and the material placement component 43 is located at the plate taking station 11. The material placement component 43 includes a plurality of constraint rods 433 vertically arranged on the workbench 1, and each constraint rod 433 encloses a material placement interval. The material placement component 43 also includes a partition lifting mechanism, and the partition lifting mechanism includes a lifting plate 431 and a lifting drive unit 432. The lifting plate 431 is arranged in the material placement interval, and the lifting drive unit 432 is used to drive the lifting plate 431 to move up and down. The partition 7 is placed on the lifting plate 431 in the material placement interval. When taking the plate, the lifting drive unit 432 drives the lifting plate 431 and the partition 7 to be lifted to a specific height for the material taking component to clamp the partition 7.

[0052] The posture adjustment device of the present application can automatically complete the posture adjustment operation before the cigarette package is bagged, and has the advantages of high automation and reliable effect.

[0053] A method for adjusting the posture of a cigarette package before bagging, using the posture adjustment device as described above, comprises at least the following steps: S1. Feeding: The cigarette packets are fed into the conveying assembly 52 in the form of stacks 6 in sequence, with each two adjacent stacks 6 forming a group; the conveying assembly 52 drives the stacks 6 to move along the conveying assembly 52 .

[0054] S2. Horizontal adjustment: When the material stack 6 passes through the horizontal flipping station 13 , the horizontal flipping module 3 selects one material stack in each group 6 for horizontal flipping operation.

[0055] When performing the horizontal flipping operation, the cigarette pack positioning assembly 55 located at the horizontal flipping station 13 works to block and position the cigarette pack at the horizontal flipping station 13. First, the first clamping drive unit 332 drives the two clamping arms 331 to approach each other to clamp the stack 6, and at the same time, the first auxiliary pressing assembly 34 works to press the stack 6. Then, the horizontal flipping drive assembly drives the bracket and the stack 6 to lift up, and drives the bracket and the stack 6 to rotate horizontally 180°. Finally, the horizontal flipping drive assembly drives the bracket to fall back, and the stack 6 falls on the conveying assembly 52, completing the horizontal flipping operation.

[0056] S3. Longitudinal adjustment: When the first one in each group of stacks 6 moves to the longitudinal flipping station 12, the cigarette pack positioning assembly 55 located at the longitudinal flipping station 12 works to block and position the cigarette packs at the horizontal flipping station 13. The longitudinal flipping drive assembly drives the bracket to move downward, the clamping plates 231 move to both sides of the stack 6, and the second clamping drive unit 232 drives the two clamping plates 231 to move relative to clamp the stack 6. At the same time, the second auxiliary pressing work assists in pressing the stack 6 in the up and down directions. After the longitudinal flipping drive assembly drives the clamping frame 233 and the stack 6 to move upward synchronously to a preset height, it drives the clamping frame 233 and the stack 6 to flip longitudinally 180° to complete the longitudinal flipping operation.

[0057] S4. Partition feeding: When the second one in each group of stacks 6 moves to the longitudinal flipping station 12, the cigarette pack positioning assembly 55 located at the longitudinal flipping station 12 works to block and position the cigarette packs at the horizontal flipping station 13. The plate taking assembly 41 takes the partition 7 at the plate taking station 11, and the feeding drive assembly 42 drives the plate taking assembly 41 and the partition 7 to transfer to the longitudinal flipping station 12, and places the partition 7 on the current stack 6, and then the feeding drive assembly 42 drives the plate taking assembly 41 to reset.

[0058] S5. Stacking of the stack 6: The longitudinal flipping drive assembly drives the clamping frame 233 and the stack 6 to move downward. After the stack 6 is stacked on the partition 7, the second clamping assembly 23 releases the stack 6, and the longitudinal flipping drive assembly drives the clamping frame 233 to move upward and reset, completing the posture adjustment operation before the cigarette pack is bagged.

[0059] In short, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for adjusting the posture of a cigarette package before bagging, characterized in that: At least: A frame, wherein the frame comprises a workbench, and the workbench is provided with a horizontal turning station, a longitudinal turning station and a plate taking station; A feeding module, wherein the feeding module comprises a conveying assembly arranged on a workbench, wherein the conveying assembly extends from the horizontal flipping station to the longitudinal flipping station, and the plate taking station is located on one side of the longitudinal flipping station; A horizontal flip module, wherein the horizontal flip module comprises a horizontal flip drive assembly and a first clamping assembly, wherein the first clamping assembly comprises a support clamp and a first clamping drive unit, wherein the support clamp is located above the horizontal flip station; wherein the support clamp comprises two clamping arms, wherein the two clamping arms are arranged in parallel in a vertical direction, wherein support plates are respectively arranged on the inner sides of the two clamping arms, and wherein the first clamping drive unit is used to drive the two clamping arms to move relative to each other; wherein the horizontal flip drive assembly is used to drive the first clamping assembly to move up and down, and to rotate around a vertical center line; A longitudinal flip module, the longitudinal flip module comprises a longitudinal flip drive assembly and a second clamping assembly, the longitudinal flip assembly is used to drive the second clamping assembly to move up and down, and to rotate around a horizontal center line; the second clamping assembly comprises a clamping frame and a lateral clamping unit, the clamping frame is located above the longitudinal flip station, the lateral clamping unit comprises a second clamping drive unit and two clamping plates arranged in parallel, the clamping plates are slidably arranged on the clamping frame, and the second clamping drive unit is used to drive the two clamping plates to move relative to each other; The partition feeding module includes a plate taking assembly and a feeding drive assembly. The plate taking assembly includes a plate taking chuck. The feeding drive assembly is used to drive the plate taking chuck to transfer between the plate taking station and the longitudinal flipping station.

2. The posture adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly comprises at least two conveying belts arranged in parallel, and the distance between the conveying belts is adjustable.

3. The posture adjustment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveyor belt includes a first conveying section and a second conveying section along the conveying direction. The first conveying section and the second conveying section operate independently and adjust the spacing independently. The first conveying section corresponds to the horizontal flipping station, and the second conveying section corresponds to the longitudinal flipping station.

4. The posture adjustment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding module also includes a cigarette pack positioning assembly, which includes a positioning block and a positioning drive unit, and the positioning drive unit is used to drive the positioning block to move up and down, and to move horizontally along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly; the number of the cigarette pack positioning assemblies is at least two, one of which corresponds to the horizontal flipping module, and the other corresponds to the longitudinal flipping module; the positioning block is located between the two conveyor belts.

5. The posture adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal flipping drive assembly includes a first lifting mechanism and a horizontal flipping mechanism, the first lifting mechanism includes a first mounting block and a first lifting drive unit, the first mounting block is connected to the frame for vertical sliding connection, and the first lifting drive unit is used to drive the first mounting block to move; The horizontal flip mechanism comprises a second mounting block and a horizontal flip driving member, the second mounting block is rotatably connected to the first mounting block, and the horizontal flip driving member is used to drive the second mounting block to rotate; the first clamping assembly is arranged on the second mounting block.

6. The posture adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal flip module also includes a first auxiliary clamping assembly, which includes an auxiliary clamping block and a first clamping driver. The auxiliary clamping block is located above the support plate, and the first clamping driver is used to drive the auxiliary clamping block to move up and down relative to the support plate.

7. The posture adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal flipping drive assembly includes a second lifting mechanism and a longitudinal flipping mechanism, the second lifting mechanism includes a third mounting block and a second lifting drive unit, the third mounting block is connected to the frame for sliding up and down, and the second lifting drive unit is used to drive the third mounting block to move; the clamping frame is rotationally connected to the third mounting block, and the longitudinal flipping mechanism is used to drive the clamping frame to rotate.

8. The posture adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal flipping module also includes a second auxiliary clamping assembly, which is arranged on the clamping frame; the second auxiliary clamping assembly includes a second clamping drive and two auxiliary pressure strips arranged in parallel, and the second clamping drive is used to drive the two auxiliary pressure strips to move relative to each other; the auxiliary pressure strip is arranged perpendicular to the clamping plate.

9. The posture adjustment device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The partition feeding module also includes a material placing assembly, which is located at the plate taking station; the material placing assembly includes a plurality of constraint rods vertically arranged on the workbench, and each constraint rod encloses a material placing interval; the material placing assembly also includes a partition lifting mechanism, which includes a lifting plate and a lifting drive unit, the lifting plate is arranged in the material placing interval, and the lifting drive unit is used to drive the lifting plate to move up and down.

10. A method for adjusting the posture of a cigarette package before bagging, characterized in that: The posture adjustment device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 comprises at least the following steps: S1. Feeding: The cigarette packs are fed into the conveying assembly in the form of stacks, with each two adjacent stacks forming a group; the conveying assembly drives the stacks to move along the conveying assembly; S2. Horizontal adjustment: When the stack passes through the horizontal flipping station, the horizontal flipping module selects one of each stack to perform horizontal flipping operation; When performing the horizontal flipping operation, first, the first clamping drive unit drives the two clamping arms to approach each other to clamp the material stack; then, the horizontal flipping drive assembly drives the bracket and the material stack to lift up, and then drives the bracket and the material stack to rotate 180° horizontally; finally, the horizontal flipping drive assembly drives the bracket to fall back, and the material stack falls on the conveying assembly; S3. Longitudinal adjustment: When the first material stack in each group moves to the longitudinal flipping station, the longitudinal flipping drive assembly drives the bracket to move downward, and the clamping plates move to both sides of the material stack; the second clamping drive unit drives the two clamping plates to move relative to each other to clamp the material stack; the longitudinal flipping drive assembly drives the clamping frame and the material stack to move upward synchronously to a preset height, and then drives the clamping frame and the material stack to flip 180° longitudinally; S4. Partition feeding: When the second one in each group of stacks moves to the longitudinal flipping station, the plate taking assembly takes the partition at the plate taking station, and the feeding drive assembly drives the plate taking assembly and the partition to transfer to the longitudinal flipping station, and places the partition on the current stack; then the feeding drive assembly drives the plate taking assembly to reset; S5. Stacking of materials: The longitudinal flip drive assembly drives the clamping frame and the material stack to move downward until the material stack is stacked on the partition.

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