Multi-specification cigarette appearance quality comprehensive inspection tool

Abstract

This invention discloses a comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of cigarettes of various specifications, comprising a base plate, a left side baffle fixedly mounted on the left side of the base plate, a right side baffle movably mounted on the right side of the base plate, a cigarette tray fixedly mounted on the lower edge of the base plate, a circumferential inspection hole formed on the cigarette tray, and an illumination component disposed on the upper part of the base plate. This invention can adapt to different cigarette specifications, integrate multiple inspection items, and has its own built-in lighting source, enabling the appearance quality inspection of cigarettes of different specifications using a single tool.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an inspection tool, and more particularly to a comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of cigarettes of various specifications. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their demands for cigarettes are also increasing. To meet the needs of different smokers, cigarette specifications are becoming more and more diverse, such as medium, slim, and short cigarettes. Due to the different specifications, quality inspectors often need to use corresponding cigarette appearance quality inspection tools to check different specifications of cigarettes during daily inspections. Having multiple tools is not only inconvenient to carry, but also prone to errors such as picking the wrong tool or using the wrong tool, leading to low inspection efficiency. At the same time, the workshop lighting environment is insufficient to detect minor appearance defects such as indentations and wrinkles on cigarettes, posing potential quality risks.

[0003] The existing tools have the following problems: one inspection tool corresponds to only one specification of cigarettes. When multiple specifications of cigarettes are produced at the same time, quality inspectors need to carry multiple inspection tools, which is labor-intensive and inefficient. The appearance quality inspection of cigarettes includes circumference, length, cut, length of tipping paper, surface smoothness, etc. The existing inspection tools can often only complete one or two items of inspection. To conduct a more comprehensive inspection, multiple different tools need to be carried. Under the lighting conditions in the workshop, the small indentations and wrinkles on cigarettes are extremely difficult to detect, resulting in some defective cigarettes entering the market due to inadequate inspection. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of cigarettes of various specifications, in order to solve the technical problems in the prior art. It can adapt to different cigarette specifications, integrate multiple inspection items, and has its own lighting source, so as to realize the appearance quality inspection of cigarettes of different specifications through a single tool.

[0005] This invention provides a comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes, including a base plate, a left side baffle fixedly provided on the left side of the base plate, a right side baffle movably installed on the right side of the base plate, a cigarette support plate fixedly provided on the lower edge of the base plate, a circumferential inspection hole provided on the cigarette support plate, and an illumination component provided on the upper part of the base plate.

[0006] In the aforementioned comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes, preferably, a scale is provided on the side of the left baffle facing the right baffle.

[0007] In the aforementioned comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes, preferably, an adjustment knob bracket is fixedly provided on the right side of the base plate. The adjustment knob bracket includes a plate and a U-shaped frame. The plate is fixed on the right side of the base plate and is parallel to the left side baffle. The U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the plate. A first through hole is provided in the middle of the plate, and a second through hole coaxial with the first through hole is provided on the U-shaped frame.

[0008] In the aforementioned comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes, preferably, an adjusting wheel is installed inside the U-shaped frame, one end of the adjusting wheel contacts the plate body, the other end of the adjusting wheel contacts the U-shaped frame, and a threaded hole is provided on the adjusting wheel.

[0009] In the aforementioned comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes, preferably, the outer circumference of the adjusting wheel is provided with several anti-slip patterns.

[0010] In the aforementioned comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes, preferably, the base plate is provided with two sliding grooves, the right side baffle is provided with two sliders that slide in cooperation with the sliding grooves, the right side baffle is fixedly provided with a screw, the screw is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole on the adjusting wheel, and the screw passes through the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0011] In the aforementioned comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes, preferably, the number of circumferential inspection holes is seven, and the diameters of the seven circumferential inspection holes are 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 23.5mm, 24mm, and 24.5mm from left to right.

[0012] In the aforementioned comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes, preferably, the lighting component includes a gooseneck tube and an LED light, with the LED light connected to the base plate via the gooseneck tube.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, this invention, through the cooperation of the left and right side baffles, can clamp a group of cigarettes. The right side baffle is designed as a movable structure, making the product suitable for inspecting cigarettes of different specifications. A ruler can be used to check whether the overall length of the cigarette and the length of the splice paper are up to standard. The circumferential inspection hole 5 allows for quick inspection of the circumferential dimensions of the cigarette. Supplemental lighting from the illumination component helps workers detect minor defects on the cigarette surface. This invention enables the inspection of all parameters of cigarettes with a single tool and has the advantage of being easily portable. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the scale on the left side baffle in this invention.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Base plate; 2. Left side baffle; 3. Right side baffle; 4. Cigarette tray; 5. Circumferential inspection hole; 6. Scale; 7. Plate body; 8. U-shaped frame; 9. Adjusting wheel; 10. Slide groove; 11. Slider; 12. Gooseneck tube; 13. LED light; 14. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0019] Embodiments of the present invention: such as Figures 1-3 As shown, a comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes includes a base plate 1, a left baffle 2 fixedly installed on the left side of the base plate 1, a right baffle 3 movably installed on the right side of the base plate 1, a cigarette tray 4 fixedly installed on the lower side of the base plate 1, a circumferential inspection hole 5 opened on the cigarette tray 4, and an illumination component provided on the upper part of the base plate 1.

[0020] This product is used to check whether the appearance quality of cigarettes is up to standard. By cooperating with the left baffle 2 and the right baffle 3, cigarettes of different specifications can be limited. Usually, when inspecting cigarettes, 20 cigarettes are placed on the base plate 1 at one time. After the 20 cigarettes are arranged neatly, their length and appearance smoothness can be checked.

[0021] The circumferential inspection hole 5 is used to check whether the circumferential dimensions of the cigarette are up to standard. The lighting component is used for illumination so that workers can better detect surface defects when inspecting the appearance of the cigarette.

[0022] In this embodiment, there are seven circumferential inspection holes 5, with diameters from left to right of 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 23.5mm, 24mm, and 24.5mm. It should be noted that the specific number of circumferential inspection holes 5 can be increased or decreased according to actual needs. Two circumferential inspection holes 5 with diameters of 16mm and 18mm are used to inspect slim cigarettes, two circumferential inspection holes 5 with diameters of 20mm and 22mm are used to inspect medium-sized cigarettes, and three circumferential inspection holes 5 with diameters of 23.5mm, 24mm, and 24.5mm are used to inspect regular cigarettes.

[0023] Specifically, a scale 6 is provided on the side of the left baffle 2 facing the right baffle 3. The scale 6 is used to check whether the overall length of the cigarette is up to standard, and to check whether the length of the cigarette tipping paper is up to standard. In this embodiment, the scale 6 can measure the cigarette length in the range of 70mm-100mm.

[0024] An adjustment knob bracket is fixed on the right side of the base plate 1. The adjustment knob bracket includes a plate 7 and a U-shaped frame 8. The plate 7 is fixed on the right side of the base plate 1 and is parallel to the left side baffle 2. The U-shaped frame 8 is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the plate 7. A first through hole is opened in the middle of the plate 7, and a second through hole coaxial with the first through hole is opened on the U-shaped frame 8.

[0025] An adjusting wheel 9 is installed inside the U-shaped frame 8. The left end of the adjusting wheel 9 contacts the plate 7, and the right end of the adjusting wheel 9 contacts the U-shaped frame 8. The adjusting wheel 9 has a threaded hole. Several anti-slip patterns are provided on the outer circumference of the adjusting wheel 9.

[0026] The adjusting wheel 9 can only rotate circumferentially within the U-shaped frame 8 and cannot move axially. By setting anti-slip patterns on the adjusting wheel 9, it is possible to prevent slippage when the adjusting wheel 9 is rotated.

[0027] The base plate 1 has two sliding grooves 10, and the right side baffle 3 has two sliders 11 that slide in cooperation with the sliding grooves 10. The right side baffle 3 is fixed with a screw 12, which is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole on the adjusting wheel 9. The screw 12 passes through the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0028] The screw 12, threaded hole, first through hole and second through hole are all coaxial. When the adjusting wheel 9 is rotated, the screw 12 moves axially through the threaded engagement between the adjusting wheel 9 and the screw 12, thereby changing the position of the right baffle 3.

[0029] Furthermore, the lighting assembly includes a gooseneck tube 13 and an LED lamp 14, with the LED lamp 14 connected to the base plate 1 via the gooseneck tube 13. Both the LED lamp 14 and the gooseneck tube 13 are existing products and are available for purchase. The LED lamp 14 should be selected with a color temperature of 4000K-6000K, a brightness of 500-1000 lumens, and a color rendering index (CRI) ≥ 90.

[0030] The working principle of this invention is as follows: When inspecting cigarettes, the position of the right baffle 3 is adjusted according to the cigarette specifications so that the distance between the right baffle 3 and the left baffle 2 can accommodate 20 cigarettes of the corresponding specifications. Adjusting the position of the right baffle 3 only requires rotating the adjusting wheel 9. The adjusting wheel 9 is threadedly engaged with the screw 12. Since the adjusting wheel 9 cannot produce axial displacement, rotating the adjusting wheel 9 causes the screw 12 to produce axial displacement, moving the right baffle 3 along with it.

[0031] Place 20 cigarettes neatly between the right baffle 3 and the left baffle 2, ensuring that all cigarette filter tips are in contact with the cigarette tray 4. Use a ruler 6 to check if the overall length of the cigarettes and the length of the tipping paper are up to standard.

[0032] With LED light 14 turned on, staff inspected the cigarette surface for minor dents, wrinkles, scratches, and other cosmetic defects.

[0033] After checking the appearance and length, remove the cigarettes one by one and let them pass through the corresponding circumferential inspection hole 5. The resistance when the cigarette passes through the circumferential inspection hole 5 is used to determine whether the circumference of the cigarette is qualified.

[0034] The above description, based on the embodiments shown in the figures, details the structure, features, and effects of the present invention. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of implementation shown in the figures. Any changes made in accordance with the concept of the present invention, or equivalent embodiments modified to have equivalent changes, that do not exceed the spirit covered by the specification and figures, should be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: A left baffle (2) is fixedly provided on the left side of the base plate (1), a right baffle (3) is movably installed on the right side of the base plate (1), a cigarette holder (4) is fixedly provided on the lower side of the base plate (1), a circumferential inspection hole (5) is provided on the cigarette holder (4), and a lighting component is provided on the upper part of the base plate (1).

2. The comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A scale (6) is provided on the side of the left baffle (2) facing the right baffle (3).

3. The comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes according to claim 2, characterized in that: An adjustment knob bracket is fixed on the right side of the base plate (1). The adjustment knob bracket includes a plate (7) and a U-shaped frame (8). The plate (7) is fixed on the right side of the base plate (1) and is parallel to the left side baffle (2). The U-shaped frame (8) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the plate (7). A first through hole is opened in the middle of the plate (7), and a second through hole coaxial with the first through hole is opened on the U-shaped frame (8).

4. The comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes according to claim 3, characterized in that: An adjusting wheel (9) is installed inside the U-shaped frame (8). One end of the adjusting wheel (9) contacts the plate (7), and the other end of the adjusting wheel (9) contacts the U-shaped frame (8). A threaded hole is provided on the adjusting wheel (9).

5. The multi-specification cigarette appearance quality comprehensive inspection tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer circumference of the adjusting wheel (9) is provided with several anti-slip patterns.

6. The multi-specification cigarette appearance quality comprehensive inspection tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base plate (1) has two sliding grooves (10), and the right side baffle (3) has two sliders (11) that slide in cooperation with the sliding grooves (10). The right side baffle (3) has a screw (12) fixed on it. The screw (12) is threaded into the threaded hole on the adjusting wheel (9). The screw (12) passes through the first through hole and the second through hole.

7. The comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the circumferential inspection holes (5) is seven, and the diameters of the seven circumferential inspection holes (5) from left to right are 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 23.5mm, 24mm and 24.5mm respectively.

8. The comprehensive inspection tool for the appearance quality of multi-specification cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting assembly includes a gooseneck tube (13) and an LED lamp (14), the LED lamp (14) being connected to the base plate (1) via the gooseneck tube (13).

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