Cigar ring label labeling device and labeling method thereof
By designing a cigar ring labeling device, the automatic dispensing and bonding of cigars and ring labels was achieved, solving the problems of large individual differences and fragility of cigars, and improving production efficiency and labeling quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610048289.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-27
AI Technical Summary
Cigars vary greatly from one another and are fragile. Currently, the labeling of cigar rings mainly relies on manual labor, resulting in high costs, low efficiency, and inconsistent quality.
Design a cigar ring label applicator, including a cigar and ring label conveying mechanism, an adhesive dispensing mechanism, a label opening mechanism, a label closing mechanism, and a cigarette pressing mechanism, to achieve automated adhesive dispensing and applicating of cigars and ring labels, and to use a linear slide table and crank rocker mechanism for precise adhesive dispensing and brushing.
The automated production of cigar ring labels has been achieved, improving production efficiency and ensuring labeling quality and consistency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of packaging technology, specifically relating to a cigar ring labeling device and its labeling method. Background Technology
[0002] Because cigars are hand-rolled, each one varies in size, and their lightweight and fragile nature necessitates a high degree of mechanization in processing. Currently, the banding of cigars is primarily done manually, resulting in high labor costs, low production efficiency, and inconsistent labeling quality. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a cigar ring labeling device and its labeling method, so as to realize the automated dispensing and bonding of cigars and ring labels, thereby improving production efficiency and ensuring the quality level of labeling.
[0004] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution: A cigar ring labeling device includes a cigar and ring label conveying mechanism, a first adhesive dispensing mechanism, a second adhesive dispensing mechanism, a label opening mechanism, a cigarette pressing mechanism, and a label closing mechanism. The cigar and ring mark conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt base, on which material conveying blocks are arranged at intervals. Each material conveying block is provided with a cigar groove and a ring mark groove, and the ring mark groove and the cigar groove are arranged perpendicular to each other. The first dispensing mechanism is located above the first workstation and is used to dispense adhesive onto the right side of the ring mark. The bidding mechanism is located on the side of the first workstation and is used to flatten both sides of the ring mark. The second dispensing mechanism is located above the second workstation and is used to dispense adhesive onto the left side of the ring mark; The labeling mechanism is located on the side of the second workstation. The labeling mechanism uses a crank rocker mechanism to drive the brush head to achieve left and right brushing and pasting actions, which is used to brush and paste the right and left sides of the label in sequence, so that the label is pasted on the cigar. The cigar pressing mechanism is located on the side of the second workstation and is used to press down the cigars in the material conveying block, thereby pressing down the ring label below the cigars and preventing the cigars and ring labels from rotating when the brush head of the labeling mechanism brushes and affixes the ring label.
[0005] In the above technical solution, the first dispensing mechanism includes a first linear slide and a first dispensing device connected to the first linear slide. The first dispensing device is driven by the first linear slide to move downward to the right side of the ring in the material conveying block, and dispensing is performed on the right side of the ring.
[0006] In the above technical solution, the second dispensing mechanism includes a third linear slide and a second dispensing device connected to the third linear slide. The third linear slide drives the second dispensing device to move downward to the left side of the ring in the material conveying block, and dispensing glue onto the left side of the ring.
[0007] In the above technical solution, the second dispensing mechanism is tilted so that the bottom nozzle of the second dispensing mechanism is better aligned with the left side of the ring mark.
[0008] In the above technical solution, the opening mechanism includes a second linear slide, a connecting plate, an opening and closing actuator, and two levers. The second linear slide is arranged longitudinally, and the actuating end of the second linear slide is connected to the opening and closing actuator through the connecting plate. The opening and closing action direction of the opening and closing actuator is consistent with the length direction of the ring mark groove. The two actuating blocks of the opening and closing actuator are respectively connected to the levers, thereby driving the two levers to open and close along the length direction of the ring mark, flattening the two sides of the ring mark.
[0009] In the above technical solution, the cigar pressing mechanism includes a vertically arranged fourth linear slide, which is connected to the pressing head. The fourth linear slide then drives the pressing head to move up and down, thereby pressing down on the cigar.
[0010] In the above technical solution, after the two sides of the ring label are bonded together, in order to ensure the bonding quality and prevent the subsequent phenomenon of delamination, a label pressing mechanism can be set up at the subsequent work station of the label bonding mechanism. The label pressing mechanism applies multiple light pressures to the bonding area of the ring label to enhance the bonding ability.
[0011] In the above technical solution, the label pressing mechanism includes a cylinder and a label pressing box. The cylinder is placed vertically and connected to the label pressing box, which drives the label pressing box to move up and down reciprocally. The label pressing box is provided with a label pressing component covered with a sponge sleeve, which is used to press the adhesive part of the ring label.
[0012] The labeling method for cigar ring labeling devices is as follows: First, place a ring into the ring groove in the material conveying block of the cigar and ring conveying mechanism, and then place a cigar into the cigar groove in the material conveying block so that the cigar presses on the ring. The material conveying block of the cigar and ring mark conveying mechanism transports the cigar and ring mark to the first station. The two levers of the ring opening mechanism are inserted between the left and right sides of the ring mark. Then the opening and closing actuator drives the two levers to open laterally, flattening the two sides of the ring mark. Then, the first dispensing mechanism dispenses adhesive onto the right side of the ring. After the dispensing is completed, the first dispensing mechanism and the opening mechanism are reset. Then, the material conveying block of the cigar and ring label conveying mechanism transports the cigar and ring label, after the first dispensing mechanism has completed dispensing, to the second station. At the second station, the pressing mechanism presses down on the cigar in the material conveying block, and the cigar is stably pressed onto the ring label. Then, the label fitting mechanism drives the brush head to swing to the left, sticking the right side of the ring label that has been dispensed with glue onto the cigar. When the brush head swings to the left limit position, the second dispensing mechanism dispenses glue onto the left side of the ring label, and the label fitting mechanism drives the brush head to swing to the right, sticking the left side of the ring label that has been dispensed with glue onto the cigar. Finally, the pressing mechanism resets.
[0013] The advantages and beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention enables automated dispensing and bonding of cigars and ring labels, thereby improving production efficiency and ensuring the quality of labeling. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cigar ring labeling device of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cigar ring labeling device of the present invention from another perspective.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cigar and ring mark conveying mechanism in this invention.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bidding mechanism in this invention.
[0018] For those skilled in the art, other related figures can be obtained from the above figures without any creative effort. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0020] This invention designs a cigar ring labeling device, see attached document. Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 2 It includes a frame and a cigar and ring label conveying mechanism 1, a first dispensing mechanism 2, a second dispensing mechanism 3, a label opening mechanism 4, a cigarette pressing mechanism 5, and a label closing mechanism 6, all mounted on the frame.
[0021] See appendix Figure 3The cigar and ring mark conveying mechanism 1 includes a conveyor belt base 11, on which material conveying blocks 12 (mounted to the conveyor belt base 11 by screws) are spaced apart. Each material conveying block 12 has a cigar groove 121 and a ring mark groove 122, which are perpendicular to each other. Rings are first placed into the ring mark groove 122 of the material conveying block 12, and then cigars are placed into the cigar groove 121 of the same material conveying block 12, pressing the cigars against the ring marks. As the conveyor belt base 11 rotates, the material conveying blocks 12 carrying cigars and ring marks are conveyed backward one by one.
[0022] The first dispensing mechanism 2 is vertically arranged above the first workstation. The first dispensing mechanism 2 includes a first linear slide 21 and a first dispensing device connected to the first linear slide 21. The first dispensing device is driven by the first linear slide 21 to move downward to the right side of the ring in the material conveying block 12, and dispensing glue to the right side of the ring.
[0023] The label-opening mechanism 4 is located on the side of the first workstation. Because the cigars in the material conveying block 12 press against the label, the label may tilt upwards on both sides under the weight of the cigars. This invention utilizes the label-opening mechanism 4 to flatten the sides of the label, facilitating effective glue application on both sides. For details, see the appendix. Figure 4 The label opening mechanism 4 includes a second linear slide 41, a connecting plate 42, an opening and closing actuator 43, and two levers 44. The second linear slide 41 is arranged longitudinally (i.e., along the length direction of the cigar groove 121). The actuating end of the second linear slide 41 is connected to the opening and closing actuator 43 through the connecting plate 42. The opening and closing direction of the actuator 43 is consistent with the length direction of the label groove 122. The two actuating blocks of the actuator 43 are respectively connected to the levers 44, which can drive the two levers 44 to open and close along the length direction of the label, flattening the two sides of the label.
[0024] The second dispensing mechanism 3 is positioned above the second workstation. The second dispensing mechanism 3 includes a third linear slide and a second dispensing nozzle connected to the third linear slide. The third linear slide drives the second dispensing nozzle downwards to the left side of the ring in the material conveying block 12, dispensing adhesive onto the left side of the ring. Furthermore, the second dispensing mechanism 3 is tilted, allowing the bottom nozzle of the second dispensing mechanism 3 to be better aligned with the left side of the ring.
[0025] The label-applying mechanism 6 is located on the side of the second workstation. The mechanism uses a crank-rocker mechanism to drive the brush head to perform left and right brushing actions, sequentially brushing the right and left sides of the label to adhere it to the cigar. For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 2The labeling mechanism 6 includes a crank 61 driven by a motor. The crank 61 is connected to a swing arm 63 via a connecting rod 62. The bottom end of the swing arm 63 is connected to a brush head 64. The crank 61 and the swing arm 63 are mounted on a mounting side plate 65. When the crank 61 rotates, it drives the swing arm 63 to swing left and right via the connecting rod 62, thereby enabling the brush head 64 to perform left and right brushing and affixing actions on the ring labels.
[0026] The cigar pressing mechanism 5 is located on the side of the second workstation and is used to press down the cigars in the material conveying block 12, thereby pressing down the ring label below the cigars and preventing the cigars and ring labels from rotating when the brush head 64 of the label applicator 6 applies the label. For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 2 The cigar pressing mechanism 5 includes a vertically arranged fourth linear slide 51, which is connected to the pressing head 52 via an L-shaped connecting rod (the bottom surface of the pressing head is covered with sponge to avoid damaging the cigar). The fourth linear slide 51 then drives the pressing head 52 to move up and down, thereby pressing down on the cigar.
[0027] The labeling process of the cigar ring labeling device is as follows: First, place a ring into the ring groove of the material conveying block 12 of the cigar and ring conveying mechanism 1, and then place a cigar into the cigar groove of the material conveying block 12 so that the cigar presses on the ring.
[0028] The material conveying block 12 of the cigar and ring label conveying mechanism 1 transports the cigar and ring label to the first work station. The second linear slide 41 of the ring label opening mechanism 4 moves forward longitudinally, so that the two levers 44 are inserted between the left and right sides of the ring label. Then the opening and closing actuator 43 drives the two levers 44 to open laterally, flattening the two sides of the ring label.
[0029] Then, the first dispensing device of the first dispensing mechanism 2 moves downward to the right side of the ring mark in the material conveying block 12 and dispenses glue onto the right side of the ring mark; after the dispensing is completed, the first dispensing mechanism 2 and the opening mechanism 4 are reset.
[0030] Then, the material conveying block 12 of the cigar and ring label conveying mechanism 1 transports the cigar and ring label after the first dispensing mechanism 2 has completed dispensing to the second station. At the second station, the cigarette pressing mechanism 5 presses down on the cigar in the material conveying block 12, and the cigar is stably pressed onto the ring label. Then, the label fitting mechanism 6 drives the brush head 64 to swing to the left, sticking the right side of the ring label that has been glued onto the cigar. When the brush head 64 swings to the left limit position, the second dispensing device of the second dispensing mechanism 3 moves down to the left side of the ring label in the material conveying block 12, and applies glue to the left side of the ring label. After applying glue, it resets. At the same time, the label fitting mechanism 6 drives the brush head 64 to swing to the right, sticking the left side of the ring label that has been glued onto the cigar. Finally, the cigarette pressing mechanism 5 resets.
[0031] Furthermore, after both sides of the ring label are bonded, to ensure adhesion quality and prevent subsequent separation, a pressing mechanism 7 can be installed at a subsequent station of the label bonding mechanism 6. This pressing mechanism 7 applies multiple light pressures to the bonded area of the ring label to strengthen the adhesion. The pressing mechanism 7 includes a cylinder and a pressing box. The cylinder is vertically positioned and connected to the pressing box, causing it to move up and down reciprocally. Inside the pressing box is a pressing component fitted with a sponge sleeve, used to press the ring label and cigar together. This multiple light pressure method avoids damaging the cigar while ensuring the adhesion strength between the ring label and the cigar.
[0032] For ease of explanation, spatial relative terms such as “up,” “down,” “left,” and “right” are used in the embodiments to describe the relationship of one element or feature shown in the figures relative to another element or feature. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientations shown in the figures, spatial terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, an element described as being “down” of other elements or features would be positioned “up” of those other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary term “down” can encompass both up and down orientations. The device may be positioned in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein can be interpreted accordingly. Moreover, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are used merely to distinguish one component from another that has the same name, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between the components.
[0033] The present invention has been described above by way of example. It should be noted that any simple modifications, alterations or other equivalent substitutions that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort without departing from the core of the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A cigar band labeling apparatus characterized by: The device comprises a cigar and ring label conveying mechanism, a first glue dispensing mechanism, a second glue dispensing mechanism, an opening mechanism, a cigar pressing mechanism and a ring label sticking mechanism. The cigar and ring label conveying mechanism comprises a conveyor belt base body, material conveying blocks are arranged on the conveyor belt base body at intervals, a cigar groove and a ring label groove are arranged on each material conveying block, and the ring label groove and the cigar groove are arranged perpendicularly to each other. The first glue dispensing mechanism is arranged above the first station and is used for dispensing glue on the right side of the ring label. The opening mechanism is arranged on the side of the first station and is used for flattening the two sides of the ring label. The second glue dispensing mechanism is arranged above the second station and is used for dispensing glue on the left side of the ring label. The ring label sticking mechanism is arranged on the side of the second station, adopts a crank rocker mechanism to drive a brush head to realize left and right brushing and sticking actions, and is used for sequentially brushing and sticking the right side and the left side of the ring label so that the ring label is pasted on the cigar. The cigar pressing mechanism is arranged on the side of the second station and is used for pressing the cigar in the material conveying block, so that the cigar presses the ring label below, and the cigar and the ring label are prevented from rotating when the brush head of the ring label sticking mechanism brushes and sticks the ring label.
2. The cigar ring banding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The first glue dispensing mechanism comprises a first linear slide and a first glue dispenser connected with the first linear slide, the first linear slide drives the first glue dispenser to move downward to the right side of the ring label in the material conveying block, and the right side of the ring label is dispensed with glue.
3. The cigar ring banding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The second glue dispensing mechanism comprises a third linear slide and a second glue dispenser connected with the third linear slide, the third linear slide drives the second glue dispenser to move downward to the left side of the ring label in the material conveying block, and the left side of the ring label is dispensed with glue.
4. The cigar ring banding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The second glue dispensing mechanism is arranged obliquely.
5. The cigar ring banding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The opening mechanism comprises a second linear slide, a connecting plate, an opening and closing actuator and two poking rods, the second linear slide is arranged in the longitudinal direction, the action end of the second linear slide is connected with the opening and closing actuator through the connecting plate, the opening and closing direction of the opening and closing actuator is consistent with the length direction of the ring label groove, the two action blocks of the opening and closing actuator are connected with the two poking rods respectively, the two poking rods can be driven to move in the length direction of the ring label to flatten the two sides of the ring label.
6. The cigar ring banding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The cigar pressing mechanism comprises a fourth linear slide arranged vertically, the fourth linear slide is connected with a pressing head, the fourth linear slide drives the pressing head to move up and down to press the cigar.
7. The cigar ring banding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: A ring label pressing mechanism is further arranged at the subsequent station of the ring label sticking mechanism and is used for pressing the ring label.
8. The cigar ring banding apparatus of claim 7, wherein: The ring label pressing mechanism comprises a cylinder and a ring label pressing box, the cylinder is arranged vertically, the cylinder is connected with the ring label pressing box and drives the ring label pressing box to move up and down reciprocally, a ring label pressing component with a sponge sleeve is arranged in the ring label pressing box and is used for pressing the ring label.
9. The ring label pasting method of the cigar ring label pasting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the ring label is first placed in the ring label groove in the material conveying block of the cigar and ring label conveying mechanism, and then the cigar is placed in the cigar groove in the material conveying block so that the cigar presses the ring label; the material conveying block of the cigar and ring label conveying mechanism conveys the cigar and the ring label to the first station, the two poking rods of the opening mechanism are inserted between the left and right sides of the ring label, and then the opening and closing actuator drives the two poking rods to open horizontally to flatten the two sides of the ring label; Then, the first glue dispensing mechanism dispenses glue on the right side of the ring label, and after the dispensing is completed, the first glue dispensing mechanism and the opening label mechanism are reset; Then, the material conveying block of the cigar and ring label conveying mechanism conveys the cigar and the ring label dispensed by the first glue dispensing mechanism to the second station; at the second station, the pressure mechanism presses the cigar in the material conveying block, and the cigar is stably pressed on the ring label; then, the label combining mechanism drives the brush head to swing to the left, and the right side of the ring label which has been dispensed is pasted on the cigar; when the brush head swings to the left limit position, the second glue dispensing mechanism dispenses glue on the left side of the ring label, and the label combining mechanism drives the brush head to swing to the right, and the left side of the ring label which has been dispensed is pasted on the cigar; finally, the pressure mechanism is reset.