Cigarette packaging box structure

By using an automated cigarette packaging box structure and a cylinder and motor-driven screw slide system, the automated packaging of five-pack drawer-type cigarettes has been achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency in manual packaging, improving production efficiency and reducing the burden on workers.

CN121553482APending Publication Date: 2026-02-24HONGTA TOBACCO (GROUP) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202512046384.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-31
Publication Date
2026-02-24

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Technical Problem

The current packaging of five-pack drawer-style cigarette packs in cigarette factories mainly relies on manual folding, which results in low production efficiency, heavy workload for workers, and an inability to meet production requirements.

Method used

The automated cigarette packaging box structure includes a base plate, sliding parts, brackets, and clamping parts. The folded cigarette paper is pushed into the cigarette box by a push rod. The push rod is driven to move up and down and horizontally by telescopic cylinders and horizontal cylinders. Combined with the motor-driven lead screw and slide rail, the sliding parts and clamping parts move precisely to ensure that the cigarette paper enters the receiving slot accurately.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved full automation of cigarette packaging, improved production efficiency, reduced the workload of workers, ensured the accuracy and consistency of boxing, and reduced the boxing error rate.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of cigarette processing equipment, and discloses a cigarette packaging box structure which is used for loading cigarette packaging paper folded by a folding mechanism into a cigarette case. Comprising a base plate, a sliding piece, a support and a clamping piece. The sliding piece is fixedly connected with the base plate; the support is fixedly connected with the sliding end of the sliding piece. The clamping piece is fixedly connected with the bracket; the clamping piece is provided with two clamping blocks which can move towards each other or move away from each other; the two clamping blocks abut against each other oppositely to form a containing groove capable of containing the cigarette case. A pushing rod used for pushing the cigarette packet paper located in the folding mechanism into the cigarette case is arranged above the folding mechanism. The production efficiency of cigarette packet paper packaging is improved, and the labor load of workers is relieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cigarette processing equipment technology, and specifically to a cigarette packaging box structure. Background Technology

[0002] As the demand for personalized cigarettes gradually increases in the cigarette market, all kinds of cigarette products are emerging. For example, five-pack drawer-style cigarettes, which are widely used in product promotion, are widely used in the market. However, at present, cigarette factories still mainly rely on manually folding the cigarette pack paper and putting the folded cigarette pack paper into the cigarette box for packaging five-pack drawer-style cigarette packs. The production efficiency of this product is low, the labor load of workers is high, and it cannot meet the production requirements. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a cigarette packaging box structure that improves the production efficiency of cigarette paper packaging and reduces the labor load of workers.

[0004] In one embodiment, a cigarette packaging box structure is provided for inserting a cigarette pack folded by a folding mechanism into a cigarette box; it includes: a base plate, a slider, a bracket, and a clamping member; the slider is fixedly connected to the base plate; the bracket is fixedly connected to the sliding end of the slider; the clamping member is fixedly connected to the bracket; the clamping member has two clamping blocks that can move towards or away from each other; the two clamping blocks abut against each other to form a receiving groove for accommodating the cigarette box; and a push rod is provided above the folding mechanism for pushing the cigarette pack located in the folding mechanism into the cigarette box.

[0005] The push rod is movable up and down to approach the cigarette pack paper located on the folding mechanism. It can also move horizontally to push the cigarette pack paper into the cigarette box. The movement of the push rod is driven by a telescopic cylinder; the push rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the output end of a horizontal cylinder. The horizontal cylinder pushes the telescopic cylinder and the push rod to move horizontally, while the telescopic cylinder drives the push rod to move vertically. The horizontal cylinder is fixed to the frame. Both the telescopic and horizontal cylinders are existing cylinders and are commercially available. Both the telescopic and horizontal cylinders are positioned above the folding mechanism and the box-packing structure.

[0006] In one embodiment, the push rod includes a rod body and an L-shaped push portion; the rod body is fixedly connected to the push portion; the push portion can hook the cigarette pack paper located in the folding mechanism and push the cigarette pack paper into the cigarette box.

[0007] In one embodiment, the bracket includes a support plate and a support block fixedly connected to the support plate; the support plate is fixedly connected to the sliding end of the slider; a sliding track is provided on the base plate, and the support block is slidably connected to the sliding track.

[0008] In one embodiment, the extending direction of the sliding track is parallel to the moving direction of the sliding end of the slider.

[0009] In one embodiment, the sliding member includes a first fixed frame, a first drive motor, a first lead screw, a sliding block, and a first slide rail; the first fixed frame is fixedly connected to the base plate, and the first drive motor is fixedly connected to the first fixed frame; the output end of the first drive motor is drively connected to the first lead screw; the first lead screw is rotatably connected to the first fixed frame; the sliding block is threadedly engaged with the first lead screw, the sliding block is slidably connected to the first slide rail, the first slide rail is fixedly connected to the first fixed frame, and the extension direction of the first slide rail is parallel to the extension direction of the first lead screw.

[0010] In one embodiment, the clamping member includes a second fixed frame, a second drive motor, a second lead screw, and a second slide rail; the second fixed frame is fixedly connected to the bracket, and the second drive motor is fixedly connected to the second fixed frame; the output end of the second drive motor is drively connected to the second lead screw; the second lead screw is rotatably connected to the second fixed frame; the second lead screw has two threaded sections with opposite directions of rotation; two clamping blocks are respectively threadedly engaged with the two threaded sections, each clamping block is slidably connected to the second slide rail, the second slide rail is fixedly connected to the second fixed frame, and the extension direction of the second slide rail is parallel to the extension direction of the second lead screw.

[0011] In one embodiment, multiple spaced travel sensors are fixedly connected to both the first and second fixed frames.

[0012] In one embodiment, the bracket is fixedly connected to an abutment block; both clamping blocks can move toward each other and abut against the abutment block to form the receiving groove.

[0013] Specifically, the width of the abutment block is greater than the width of the push rod.

[0014] In one embodiment, the clamping block has a groove, and after the two clamping blocks move toward each other, the two corresponding grooves enclose each other to form the receiving groove.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0016] The first folding mechanism folds the cigarette pack paper to form a cigarette pack with an inner lining for holding cigarettes. After the cigarette pack paper is folded, it is pushed into the cigarette box in the receiving slot by a push rod, thus completing the packing process. The entire packing process is fully automated, eliminating the need for manual packing. This not only improves the efficiency of packaging work but also reduces the workload of workers.

[0017] The sliding movable clamp is close to the folding mechanism to allow the packaging paper to enter the cigarette box in the receiving slot better. The sliding movable clamp is far away from the folding mechanism so that the boxing structure will not interfere with the folding mechanism when it is working. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the folding mechanism and the boxing structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a packaging structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a right-side view of the packaging structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the clamping component in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the slider in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Labels for each item in the figure:

[0025] 1. Folding mechanism; 11. Cigarette wrapping paper; 12. Cigarette box; 2. Base plate;

[0026] 3. Sliding component; 31. First fixed frame; 32. First drive motor; 33. First lead screw; 34. Sliding block; 35. First slide rail; 4. Bracket; 41. Support plate; 42. Support block; 43. Sliding rail; 5. Clamping component; 51. Clamping block; 511. Groove; 52. Receiving groove; 53. Second fixed frame; 54. Second drive motor; 55. Second lead screw; 56. Second slide rail; 57. Abutment block; 58. Adsorption hole; 6. Push rod; 61. Rod body; 62. Pushing part. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The specific embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Similarly, the following examples are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; 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, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] In this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0033] This application proposes improvements and innovations, and presents the following embodiments.

[0034] In some implementations, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 A cigarette packaging box structure is provided for inserting the cigarette pack paper 11 folded by the folding mechanism 1 into the cigarette box 12; it includes: a base plate 2, a slider 3, a bracket 4, and a clamping member 5; the slider 3 is fixedly connected to the base plate 2; the bracket 4 is fixedly connected to the sliding end of the slider 3; the clamping member 5 is fixedly connected to the bracket 4; the clamping member 5 has two clamping blocks 51 that can move towards or away from each other; the two clamping blocks 51 abut against each other to form an accommodating groove 52 for accommodating the cigarette box 12; and a push rod 6 is provided above the folding mechanism 1 for pushing the cigarette pack paper 11 located in the folding mechanism 1 into the cigarette box 12.

[0035] The push rod 6 is movable up and down to approach the cigarette pack paper 11 located on the folding mechanism 1. The push rod 6 can move horizontally to push the cigarette pack paper 11 into the cigarette box 12. The lifting and lowering movement of the push rod 6 is driven by a telescopic cylinder. Specifically, the push rod 6 is fixedly connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the output end of a horizontal cylinder. The horizontal cylinder pushes the telescopic cylinder and the push rod 6 to move horizontally, while the telescopic cylinder drives the push rod 6 to move vertically. The horizontal cylinder is fixed to the frame. Both the telescopic cylinder and the horizontal cylinder are existing cylinders and are commercially available. Both the telescopic cylinder and the horizontal cylinder are positioned above the folding mechanism 1 and the boxing structure.

[0036] The first folding mechanism 1 folds the cigarette pack paper 11 to form an inner cigarette pack for holding cigarettes. After the cigarette pack paper 11 is folded, the push rod 6 pushes the cigarette pack paper 11 into the cigarette box 12 in the receiving groove 52 to complete the boxing work of the cigarette pack paper 11. The entire boxing process is fully automated and does not require manual boxing. This not only improves the efficiency of packaging work, but also reduces the labor load of workers.

[0037] The sliding member 3 can move the clamping member 5 closer to the folding mechanism 1 so that the packaging paper can be better inserted into the cigarette box 12 in the receiving slot 52. The sliding member 3 can move the clamping member 5 away from the folding mechanism 1 so that the boxing structure will not cause motion interference to the folding mechanism 1 when the folding mechanism 1 is working.

[0038] In one embodiment, the push rod 6 includes a rod body 61 and an L-shaped push part 62; the rod body 61 is fixedly connected to the push part 62; the push part 62 can hook the cigarette pack paper 11 located in the folding mechanism 1 and push the cigarette pack paper 11 into the cigarette box 12.

[0039] The L-shaped pusher 62 can reliably hook the cigarette pack paper 11, preventing the cigarette pack paper 11 from slipping or shifting during the pushing process, ensuring that the cigarette pack paper 11 is accurately and smoothly pushed into the cigarette box 12, improving the success rate and accuracy of boxing, and reducing failures caused by inaccurate positioning.

[0040] In one embodiment, the support 4 includes a support plate 41 and a support block 42 fixedly connected to the support plate 41; the support plate 41 is fixedly connected to the sliding end of the slider 3; a sliding rail 43 is provided on the base plate 2, and the support block 42 is slidably connected to the sliding rail 43. The slidable connection between the support block 42 and the sliding rail 43 enhances the stability and guidance of the support 4 during movement, reduces shaking and positional deviation, ensures that the clamping member 5 and the cigarette box 12 are aligned with the folding mechanism 1, and improves the reliability and consistency of the packing process.

[0041] In one embodiment, the extending direction of the sliding track 43 is parallel to the moving direction of the sliding end of the slider 3. This ensures that the moving directions of the slider 3, the bracket 4, and the clamping member 5 are aligned with the folding mechanism 1, avoiding deviations in the movement path, ensuring that the cigarette pack paper 11 can smoothly and accurately enter the cigarette box 12, reducing the boxing error rate, and improving the coordination of the automated process.

[0042] In one embodiment, the sliding member 3 includes a first fixed frame 31, a first drive motor 32, a first lead screw 33, a sliding block 34, and a first slide rail 35. The first fixed frame 31 is fixedly connected to the base plate 2, and the first drive motor 32 is fixedly connected to the first fixed frame 31. The output end of the first drive motor 32 is drively connected to the first lead screw 33. The first lead screw 33 is rotatably connected to the first fixed frame 31. The sliding block 34 is threadedly engaged with the first lead screw 33, and the sliding block 34 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 35. The first slide rail 35 is fixedly connected to the first fixed frame 31, and the extension direction of the first slide rail 35 is parallel to the extension direction of the first lead screw 33. The use of a precision linear motion mechanism with a motor-driven lead screw enables controllable, adjustable, and repeatable positioning of the sliding member 3, resulting in smooth and highly accurate movement, adapting to automated production rhythms, improving boxing efficiency, and reducing manual intervention.

[0043] In one embodiment, the clamping member 5 includes a second fixed frame 53, a second drive motor 54, a second lead screw 55, and a second slide rail 56. The second fixed frame 53 is fixedly connected to the bracket 4, and the second drive motor 54 is fixedly connected to the second fixed frame 53. The output end of the second drive motor 54 is drively connected to the second lead screw 55. The second lead screw 55 is rotatably connected to the second fixed frame 53. The second lead screw 55 has two threaded sections with opposite directions of rotation. Two clamping blocks 51 are respectively threadedly engaged with the two threaded sections. Each clamping block 51 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 56, and the second slide rail 56 is fixedly connected to the second fixed frame 53. The extension direction of the second slide rail 56 is parallel to the extension direction of the second lead screw 55. The double-opposite-threaded lead screw drives the two clamping blocks 51 to move synchronously towards or away from each other, ensuring that the center position of the receiving groove 52 is fixed, making the clamping of the cigarette box 12 more stable and symmetrical, avoiding tilting or displacement of the cigarette box 12, and improving the packing accuracy and structural compactness.

[0044] In one embodiment, multiple spaced stroke sensors are fixedly connected to both the first fixed frame 31 and the second fixed frame 53. The stroke sensors monitor the movement positions of the slider 3 and the clamping member 5 in real time, providing feedback signals to achieve closed-loop control, preventing overshoot or undershoot, improving motion accuracy and safety, and ensuring the stable operation of the automation system.

[0045] In one embodiment, the bracket 4 is fixedly connected to an abutment block 57; the two clamping blocks 51 can move toward each other and abut against the abutment block 57 to form a receiving groove 52.

[0046] Specifically, the width of the abutment block 57 is greater than the width of the push rod 6. The width of the abutment block 57 is greater than that of the push rod 6 to avoid motion interference; the suction hole 58 uses negative pressure to fix the cigarette box 12, preventing the cigarette box 12 from moving or falling off during the packing process, ensuring that the cigarette pack paper 11 is pushed into the correct position, and improving the reliability and efficiency of packing.

[0047] The abutment block 57 has an adsorption hole 58 for adsorbing the cigarette box 12, and the adsorption hole 58 is used to communicate with the negative pressure pipe.

[0048] In one embodiment, the clamping block 51 has a groove 511, and after the two clamping blocks 51 move towards each other, the two corresponding grooves 511 surround each other to form a receiving groove 52. The groove 511 is designed to match the shape of the cigarette box 12, increasing the clamping contact area, making the cigarette box 12 more firmly fixed and more accurately positioned, reducing shaking or displacement during packing, and improving packing quality and working stability.

[0049] The above are merely optional embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cigarette packaging box structure for inserting a cigarette pack paper folded by a folding mechanism into a cigarette box; characterized in that, include: The components include a base plate, a sliding member, a support, and a clamping member; the sliding member is fixedly connected to the base plate; the support is fixedly connected to the sliding end of the sliding member; the clamping member is fixedly connected to the support; the clamping member has two clamping blocks that can move towards or away from each other; the two clamping blocks abut against each other to form the receiving groove for accommodating the cigarette box; Above the folding mechanism is a push rod for pushing the cigarette pack paper located in the folding mechanism into the cigarette box.

2. The packaging structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push rod includes a rod body and an L-shaped push part; the rod body is fixedly connected to the push part; the push part can hook the cigarette pack paper located in the folding mechanism and push the cigarette pack paper into the cigarette box.

3. The packaging structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket includes a support plate and a support block fixedly connected to the support plate; the support plate is fixedly connected to the sliding end of the slider; a sliding track is provided on the base plate, and the support block is slidably connected to the sliding track.

4. The packaging structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The extension direction of the sliding track is parallel to the movement direction of the sliding end of the slider.

5. The packaging structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a first fixed frame, a first drive motor, a first lead screw, a sliding block, and a first slide rail; the first fixed frame is fixedly connected to the base plate, and the first drive motor is fixedly connected to the first fixed frame; the output end of the first drive motor is drively connected to the first lead screw; the first lead screw is rotatably connected to the first fixed frame; the sliding block is threadedly engaged with the first lead screw, the sliding block is slidably connected to the first slide rail, the first slide rail is fixedly connected to the first fixed frame, and the extension direction of the first slide rail is parallel to the extension direction of the first lead screw.

6. The packaging structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping component includes a second fixed frame, a second drive motor, a second lead screw, and a second slide rail; the second fixed frame is fixedly connected to the bracket, and the second drive motor is fixedly connected to the second fixed frame; the output end of the second drive motor is drively connected to the second lead screw; the second lead screw is rotatably connected to the second fixed frame; the second lead screw has two threaded sections with opposite directions of rotation; the two clamping blocks are respectively threadedly engaged with the two threaded sections, each clamping block is slidably connected to the second slide rail, the second slide rail is fixedly connected to the second fixed frame, and the extension direction of the second slide rail is parallel to the extension direction of the second lead screw.

7. The packaging structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the first and second fixed frames are fixedly connected with multiple stroke sensors arranged at intervals.

8. The packaging structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bracket is fixedly connected to an abutment block; the two clamping blocks can move towards each other and abut against the abutment block to form the receiving groove.

9. The packaging structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clamping block has a groove, and after the two clamping blocks move toward each other, the two corresponding grooves surround each other to form the receiving groove.