Cigarette machine material collecting hopper with weighing function

By introducing a combination of electric push rod and electronic scale into the receiving hopper of the Zj119 cigarette machine, automatic weighing and data recording of the stem sticks are realized, solving the problem of not being able to monitor the weight of the stem sticks in real time in the existing technology, and improving the controllability of the production process and product quality.

CN120308490BActive Publication Date: 2026-11-06CHINA TOBACCO HENAN IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510753233.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-11-06
Estimated Expiration
2045-06-06

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Technical Problem

The existing Zj119 cigarette machine's receiving hopper lacks a weighing function, making it impossible to monitor the weight information of the stems and tags during the air separation process in real time. This results in the inability to detect abnormalities and adjust the production schedule in a timely manner, affecting product quality.

Method used

A cigarette machine receiving hopper with weighing function was designed. Through the combination of electric push rod, U-shaped frame, connecting block and electronic scale, the second receiving hopper can automatically collect, weigh and record data at time, ensuring accurate collection and weight monitoring of the stems.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring of the weight of cigarette stems during the air separation process of cigarette machines, helping production personnel to adjust the production schedule in a timely manner and ensuring the stability of product quality and production efficiency.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of cigarette manufacturing technology, and discloses a cigarette machine receiving hopper with weighing function. It includes a first receiving hopper, with fixed plates fixedly connected to both sides of its bottom. Each fixed plate has fixed holes on both sides, and connecting plates are fixedly connected to the same side of both fixed holes. A common fixed frame is fixedly connected to the other end of the two connecting plates. An electric push rod is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed frame near the fixed plate. A U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the other end of the electric push rod, and a connecting block is fixedly connected to the other end of the U-shaped frame. Sliding rods are slidably fitted on both sides of the other end of the connecting block, and round holes matching the sliding rods are opened on both sides of one end of the connecting block. This invention allows users to monitor the weight of the tobacco stems after air separation in real time, and to judge the quality of the tobacco based on the weight information, adjusting the production schedule in a timely manner, thus providing an effective guarantee for cigarette quality.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cigarette manufacturing technology, and in particular to a cigarette machine receiving hopper with weighing function. Background Technology

[0002] In the cigarette production field, the Zj119 cigarette machine has always played an important role. The traditional Zj119 cigarette machine's receiving hopper mainly collects and conveys the stems separated by air. However, it has certain limitations. With the continuous advancement of production technology and the increasing requirements for refined management of the production process, the simple collection and conveying function can no longer meet the needs of modern cigarette production.

[0003] In actual production, accurately grasping the weight information of the stems separated by air within a certain period of time is crucial. On the one hand, the weight data can help production personnel understand the proportion of stems in the air-separated tobacco, rationally adjust the efficiency of each process of the cigarette machine, and improve production efficiency. On the other hand, by monitoring the weight of the stems in real time, abnormal situations in the production process can be detected in time, such as unstable raw material supply and equipment failure, so that measures can be taken quickly to adjust and repair, ensuring the stability of product quality. At present, the existing Zj119 cigarette machine receiving funnel on the market lacks a weighing function. Therefore, a Zj119 cigarette machine receiving funnel with a weighing function has been designed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a Zj119 cigarette machine receiving hopper with weighing function.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A cigarette machine receiving hopper with weighing function includes a first receiving hopper. Fixed plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the first receiving hopper. Each fixed plate has fixed holes on both sides. Connecting plates are fixedly connected to the same side of both fixed holes. A common fixed frame is fixedly connected to the other end of the two connecting plates. An electric push rod is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed frame near the fixed plate. A U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the other end of the electric push rod. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the other end of the U-shaped frame. Sliding rods are slidably fitted on both sides of the other end of the connecting block. One end of the connecting block has... A circular hole adapted to the sliding rod is provided. The cooperation between the sliding rod and the connecting block allows the second receiving hopper to be lifted, facilitating weighing by the electronic scale. The second receiving hopper is located on the side of the connecting block near the fixed plate. A fixed block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the second receiving hopper near the connecting block. The fixed block has a groove. Both ends of the two sliding rods are fixedly connected to the groove. A protrusion is fixedly connected to the bottom of the U-shaped frame on the side close to each other. A trapezoidal block is fixedly connected to the middle of the two U-shaped frames near the second receiving hopper. The trapezoidal block facilitates the descent of the crossbar, causing the L-shaped baffle to reset.

[0007] Furthermore, two round rods are fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom of the second receiving hopper near the U-shaped frame. The other end of the two round rods is fixedly connected to the same limiting plate. The same L-shaped baffle is slidably fitted on the circumferential surface of the two round rods. The L-shaped baffle is adapted to the bottom of the second receiving hopper. Two round holes adapted to the round rods are opened on the L-shaped baffle. A second spring is fitted on the end of the two round rods near the limiting plate. A second triangular block is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the L-shaped baffle near the limiting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, two fixing plates are fixedly connected to one side of each of the two connecting plates near the fixed plate. A sliding rod is fixedly connected between the two fixing plates on the same side. The same crossbar is slidably fitted onto the circumferential surface of the two sliding rods. The two ends of the crossbar are provided with round holes that are adapted to the sliding rods. A first triangular block is fixedly connected to the middle position of the top of the crossbar, and the first triangular block is adapted to the second triangular block. A first spring is fitted onto the bottom of the two sliding rods at the crossbar. The arrangement of the crossbar, the first triangular block, and the sliding rods ensures that when the second receiving hopper approaches the first receiving hopper, the stalks in the second receiving hopper will be automatically discharged first.

[0009] Furthermore, both trapezoidal blocks are adapted to the crossbar.

[0010] Furthermore, the two connecting plates are fixedly connected to the same base plate at the middle of their bottoms, and a T-shaped column is slidably fitted in the middle of the base plate, with a square hole in the middle of the base plate that matches the T-shaped column.

[0011] Furthermore, the top of the T-shaped column is fixedly connected to the same lifting plate, and irregular holes are opened on both sides of the lifting plate. An electronic scale is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate near the fixed plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the two protrusions are respectively adapted to the irregular hole, which includes two horizontal grooves and one inclined groove, and the two ends of the inclined groove are respectively connected to the horizontal groove. By setting the irregular hole, when the second receiving hopper reaches the electronic scale, the electronic scale can lift the second receiving hopper and so on to achieve weighing.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0014] This invention employs a timed second receiving hopper that automatically reaches the first receiving hopper to collect stems for one minute. As the second receiving hopper resets, it automatically weighs and records the collected stems. Furthermore, it automatically discards the previously collected stems before collecting again. Therefore, users can monitor the real-time status of the multi-tobacco separation process in the cigarette machine, effectively solving the problem in the background technology where users cannot access the air separation data. This allows users to monitor the weight of the stems after air separation in real time, enabling them to judge tobacco quality based on the weight information and adjust production schedules accordingly, thus providing an effective guarantee for cigarette quality. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a cigarette machine receiving hopper with weighing function proposed in this invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the connecting plate of the receiving hopper of a cigarette machine with weighing function, as proposed in this invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This invention proposes a cigarette machine receiving funnel with weighing function. Figure 2 An enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outer side of the second receiving hopper of a cigarette machine receiving funnel with weighing function proposed in this invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the outer side of the receiving hopper of a cigarette machine with weighing function, as proposed in this invention.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Fixing plate; 101. Fixing hole; 2. First receiving hopper; 3. Connecting plate; 4. Fixing frame; 5. Electric push rod; 6. U-shaped frame; 601. Protrusion; 602. Trapezoidal block; 7. Base plate; 701. T-shaped column; 8. Lifting plate; 801. Irregular hole; 802. Electronic scale; 9. Crossbar; 901. First triangular block; 902. Fixing piece; 903. Sliding rod; 904. First spring; 10. Connecting block; 11. Second receiving hopper; 12. Fixing block; 13. Sliding rod; 14. Round rod; 15. Limiting plate; 16. Second spring; 17. L-shaped baffle; 18. Second triangular block. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-5 A Zj119 cigarette machine receiving hopper with weighing function includes a first receiving hopper 2. Fixed plates 1 are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the first receiving hopper 2. Each fixed plate 1 has fixed holes 101 on both sides. Connecting plates 3 are fixedly connected to the same side of both fixed holes 101. A fixed frame 4 is fixedly connected to the other end of the two connecting plates 3. An electric push rod 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed frame 4 near the fixed plate 1. A U-shaped frame 6 is fixedly connected to the other end of the electric push rod 5. A connecting block 10 is fixedly connected to the other end of the U-shaped frame 6. Sliding rods 13 are slidably fitted on both sides of the other end of the connecting block 10. One end of the connecting block 10... Both sides are provided with round holes that fit the sliding rod 13. A second receiving hopper 11 is provided on the side of the connecting block 10 near the fixed plate 1. A fixed block 12 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the second receiving hopper 11 near the connecting block 10. A groove is provided on the fixed block 12. Both ends of the two sliding rods 13 are fixedly connected in the groove. The setting of the fixed block 12 and the sliding rod 13 allows the second receiving hopper 11, along with the L-shaped baffle 17 and other components, to slide upwards a certain distance for easy weighing. A protrusion 601 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the U-shaped frame 6 on the side close to each other. A trapezoidal block 602 is fixedly connected to the middle of the two U-shaped frames 6 near the second receiving hopper 11.

[0025] In this embodiment, two round rods 14 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom of the second receiving hopper 11 near the U-shaped frame 6. The other end of the two round rods 14 is fixedly connected to the same limiting plate 15. The same L-shaped baffle 17 is slidably sleeved on the circumferential surface of the two round rods 14. The L-shaped baffle 17 is adapted to the bottom of the second receiving hopper 11. Two round holes adapted to the round rods 14 are opened on the L-shaped baffle 17. A second spring 16 is sleeved on one end of the two round rods 14 near the limiting plate 15. A second triangular block 18 is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the L-shaped baffle 17 near the limiting plate 15.

[0026] In this embodiment, two fixing plates 902 are fixedly connected to the side of the two connecting plates 3 that are close to the fixing plate 1. A sliding rod 903 is fixedly connected between the two fixing plates 902 on the same side. The same crossbar 9 is slidably sleeved on the circumferential surface of the two sliding rods 903. The two ends of the crossbar 9 are provided with round holes that are adapted to the sliding rods 903. A first triangular block 901 is fixedly connected to the middle position of the top of the crossbar 9, and the first triangular block 901 is adapted to the second triangular block 18. A first spring 904 is sleeved on the bottom of the two sliding rods 903.

[0027] In this embodiment, both trapezoidal blocks 602 are adapted to the crossbar 9. The cooperation between the trapezoidal blocks 602 and the crossbar 9 allows the first triangular block 901 to open the L-shaped baffle 17. After the sticks in the second receiving hopper 11 fall off, when the trapezoidal block 602 contacts the crossbar 9, it pushes the crossbar 9 down, causing the first triangular block 901 to separate from the second triangular block 18. This allows the second receiving hopper 11 to quickly reset and collect the sticks again.

[0028] In this embodiment, the same base plate 7 is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the two connecting plates 3. A T-shaped column 701 is slidably sleeved in the middle of the base plate 7, and a square hole adapted to the T-shaped column 701 is opened in the middle of the base plate 7.

[0029] In this embodiment, the top of the T-shaped column 701 is fixedly connected to the same lifting plate 8, and the lifting plate 8 has irregular holes 801 on both sides. An electronic scale 802 is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate 8 near the fixed plate 1.

[0030] In this embodiment, the two protrusions 601 are respectively adapted to the irregular hole 801. The irregular hole 801 includes two horizontal grooves and one inclined groove, and the two ends of the inclined groove are respectively connected to the horizontal groove. By setting the irregular hole 801, when the second receiving hopper 11 reaches the top of the electronic scale 802, the electronic scale 802 can lift the second receiving hopper 11 and other components to realize the weighing of the second receiving hopper 11.

[0031] Working principle: During use, the device is fixedly installed on the Zj119 cigarette machine through four fixing holes 101. During operation, the first receiving hopper 2 guides the cigarette stems. The electric push rod 5 is controlled by a time delay relay and controller. Simultaneously, the electronic scale 802 is electrically connected to a data terminal to record data. The electric push rod 5 automatically extends after a period of time, holds for one minute, and then retracts. When the electric push rod 5 extends, it pulls the second receiving hopper 11 closer to the first receiving hopper 2 via the U-shaped frame 6 and connecting block 10. When block 18 contacts the first triangular block 901, the L-shaped baffle 17 cannot move with the second receiving hopper 11, and the second spring 16 is compressed. At this point, the L-shaped baffle 17 gradually separates from the second receiving hopper 11, causing the skewers in the second receiving hopper 11 to fall from the first receiving hopper 2. When the two trapezoidal blocks 602 of the U-shaped frame 6 approach the crossbar 9, the upper part of the trapezoidal blocks 602 causes the crossbar 9 to descend with the first triangular block 901, compressing the first spring 904. At this time, the second triangular block 18 of the L-shaped baffle 17 separates from the first triangular block 901, and the second spring 16... Under the action of [unclear], it quickly returns to the bottom of the second receiving hopper 11, causing the bottom of the second receiving hopper 11 to be blocked. At this time, the skewer falling from the top of the first receiving hopper 2 is collected by the second receiving hopper 11. After collecting for one minute, the electric push rod 5 retracts, taking the second receiving hopper 11 away from the first receiving hopper 2. At this time, the first receiving hopper 2 works normally. At the same time, under the action of the shape of the second triangular block 18 and the first triangular block 901, the crossbar 9 will not block the L-shaped baffle 17 and the reset of the second receiving hopper 11. When it resets to a certain position, the protrusion 601 slides into the irregular hole 801 of the lifting plate 8. When the protrusion [unclear] When 601 slides into the inclined groove of the irregular hole 801, it will lift the lifting plate 8. At this time, the electronic scale 802 will contact the L-shaped baffle 17. The electronic scale 802 will lift the L-shaped baffle 17, the second receiving hopper 11, the fixing block 12, and the two sliding rods 13 to weigh the above-mentioned accessories and the skewer in the second receiving hopper 11 and record the data. This will record the weight of the skewer that falls out of the first receiving hopper 2 in one minute. After a period of time, the electric push rod 5 will continue to extend to weigh again. During the process, the skewer in the second receiving hopper 11 will be guided into the first receiving hopper 2.

[0032] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0033] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0034] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cigarette machine receiving hopper with weighing function, comprising a first receiving hopper, characterized in that, The first receiving hopper has fixed plates fixedly connected to both sides of its bottom. Each fixed plate has a fixed hole on both sides. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to both fixed holes on the same side. The other end of the two connecting plates is fixedly connected to the same fixed frame. An electric push rod is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed frame near the fixed plate. A U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the other end of the electric push rod. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the other end of the U-shaped frame. Sliding rods are slidably fitted on both sides of the other end of the connecting block. Round holes that match the sliding rods are opened on both sides of one end of the connecting block. A second receiving hopper is provided on the side of the connecting block near the fixed plate. A fixed block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the second receiving hopper near the connecting block. A groove is opened on the fixed block. The two ends of the two sliding rods are fixedly connected to the groove. A protrusion is fixedly connected to the bottom of the U-shaped frame on the side that is close to each other. A trapezoidal block is fixedly connected to the middle of the two U-shaped frames near the second receiving hopper. Two round rods are fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom of the second receiving hopper near the U-shaped frame. The other end of the two round rods is fixedly connected to the same limiting plate. The same L-shaped baffle is slidably fitted on the circumferential surface of the two round rods. The L-shaped baffle is adapted to the bottom of the second receiving hopper. Two round holes adapted to the round rods are opened on the L-shaped baffle. A second spring is fitted on one end of the two round rods near the limiting plate. A second triangular block is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the L-shaped baffle near the limiting plate. Two fixing plates are fixedly connected to one side of each of the two connecting plates near the fixed plate. A sliding rod is fixedly connected between the two fixing plates on the same side. The same crossbar is slidably sleeved on the circumferential surface of the two sliding rods. The two ends of the crossbar are provided with round holes that are adapted to the sliding rods. A first triangular block is fixedly connected to the middle position of the top of the crossbar, and the first triangular block is adapted to the second triangular block. A first spring is sleeved on the bottom of the two sliding rods at the crossbar. Both trapezoidal blocks are adapted to the crossbar; The two connecting plates are fixedly connected to the same base plate at the middle of their bottoms. A T-shaped column is slidably fitted in the middle of the base plate, and a square hole adapted to the T-shaped column is opened in the middle of the base plate. The top of the T-shaped column is fixedly connected to the same lifting plate, and irregular holes are opened on both sides of the lifting plate. An electronic scale is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate near the fixed plate. The two protrusions are respectively adapted to the irregular hole, which includes two horizontal grooves and one oblique groove, and the two ends of the oblique groove are respectively connected to the horizontal groove.

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