Cigarette packet feeding mechanism for double-layer book-shaped hard carton

By designing a combination mechanism of horizontal conveyor belt, longitudinal conveyor belt and smoke pressing workbench, the problem of low manual operation efficiency during the filling process of high-end brand cigarettes is solved, automatic loading is realized, and production is improved Efficiency and loading accuracy.

CN222292108UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-03TIANJIN XINGCHUANG ZHICHENG TECH DEV CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202420164705.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-23
Publication Date
2025-01-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-23

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Technical Problem

The filling process of the double-layer book-shaped hard strip box of high-end brand cigarettes relies on manual operations, resulting in high labor intensity, low efficiency, and complex processes, making it difficult to achieve automated production.

Method used

A tobacco packing mechanism including a transverse conveyor belt, a longitudinal conveyor belt, a rodless cylinder and a smoke pressure workbench is designed. The smoke packing group is pushed to the longitudinal conveyor belt through a rodless cylinder, and the longitudinal conveyor belt runs in reverse to the pressure. The smoke workbench realizes automatic loading and is equipped with sensors and smoke pressing mechanism to ensure accurate loading.

Benefits of technology

The automatic loading of double-layer book-shaped hard-bar cigarette packs has been realized, which significantly reduces labor intensity, improves production efficiency, and ensures the overall packaging level and the compact layout of the automated production line.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette packaging, in particular to a cigarette packet feeding mechanism for double-layer book-shaped hard cartons, which comprises a transverse conveying belt, a longitudinal conveying belt, a rodless cylinder and a cigarette pressing worktable. The transverse conveying belt is used for conveying the tiled upper-layer cigarette packet and the tiled lower-layer cigarette packet to the rodless air cylinder; the longitudinal conveying belts are arranged on the two opposite sides of the tail end of the transverse conveying belt and operate in the opposite directions. The rodless air cylinder is arranged at the tail end of the transverse conveying belt and used for pushing the upper-layer cigarette packet set and the lower-layer cigarette packet set meeting the filling number requirement to the two longitudinal conveying belts with the height difference. A cigarette pressing workbench is arranged at the tail end of each longitudinal conveying belt and used for loading cigarettes into the upper-layer cigarette case and the lower-layer cigarette case. According to the automatic feeding device, automatic feeding of the double-layer cigarette packets and automatic distribution of the corresponding upper and lower cigarette packets are achieved, the automation degree is high, the labor intensity is greatly reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette packaging, in particular to a cigarette pack feeding mechanism for a double-layer book-shaped hard box. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of China's economy, consumers' demand for high-end cigarettes continues to grow, and cigarette manufacturers are gradually increasing the production scale of high-end brand cigarettes. Different from the production process of ordinary cigarettes, the carton of high-end brand cigarettes is generally a double-layer book-shaped hard carton, which makes the process of packing cigarettes into cartons more complicated and basically done manually, which is not only labor-intensive, but also time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the work efficiency is extremely low. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a cigarette pack feeding mechanism for a double-layer book-shaped hard box, which has a high degree of automation, greatly reduces labor intensity, and improves production efficiency.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0005] A cigarette pack feeding mechanism for a double-layer book-shaped hard box comprises a transverse conveyor belt, a longitudinal conveyor belt, a rodless cylinder and a cigarette pressing workbench; the transverse conveyor belt is used to convey the flattened upper and lower double-layer cigarette packs to the rodless cylinder; the longitudinal conveyor belt is arranged on opposite sides of the end of the transverse conveyor belt and runs in the opposite direction; the rodless cylinder is arranged at the end of the transverse conveyor belt, and is used to push the upper layer cigarette pack group and the lower layer cigarette pack group that meet the filling quantity requirements onto two longitudinal conveyor belts with a height difference respectively; a cigarette pressing workbench is provided at the end of each longitudinal conveyor belt, which is used to fill the upper layer cigarette box and the lower layer cigarette box with cigarettes respectively.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the rodless cylinder is the AirTac HFT32X150S large-diameter opening clamp, which is provided with double-sided clamping jaws that move in opposite directions, each of which is connected to an L-shaped push plate. One of the L-shaped push plates pushes the upper cigarette pack group to the corresponding upper longitudinal conveyor belt, and the other L-shaped push plate pushes the lower cigarette pack group to the lower longitudinal conveyor belt on the other side.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, brackets are provided at the ends of the two longitudinal conveyor belts, on which are provided U-shaped guide frames and matching cylinders. After the cigarette pack group enters the guide frame from the longitudinal conveyor belt, it is pushed to the cigarette pressing workbench driven by the cylinder.

[0008] As an optimal technical solution, the smoke pressing workbench is provided with a smoke pressing mechanism that can be vertically moved by a smoke pressing cylinder, and the smoke pressing workbench below the smoke pressing mechanism is provided with a double baffle that can be opened by vertical downward pressure; the bottom of the smoke pressing workbench is provided with a smoke falling channel facing the smoke pressing mechanism.

[0009] Preferably, the smoke falling channel includes two parallel vertical plates, and the spacing between the vertical plates matches the width direction of the cigarette pack group to prevent the cigarette packs from scattering during the falling process; the length of the vertical plates is greater than the length of the cigarette pack group in order to accommodate cigarette pack groups of different quantities and specifications.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, an opening for connecting double baffles is provided on the smoke pressing workbench, and the two sides of the double baffles that are away from each other are connected to the side wall of the opening through a spring butterfly hinge.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, a sensor for detecting whether the cigarette pack group has moved into place is provided on one side of the smoke pressing mechanism. The sensor is connected to the controller signal. After receiving the signal, the controller can control the smoke pressing mechanism to press down.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] The utility model discloses a cigarette pack feeding mechanism for double-layer book-shaped hard strip boxes, which separates the upper cigarette packs from the lower cigarette packs, and conveys them to two oppositely arranged cigarette pressing workbenches through reversely running longitudinal conveyor belts, so as to facilitate the simultaneous filling of the upper cigarette boxes and the lower cigarette boxes of different strip boxes; the whole production line has a compact and reasonable layout, realizes automated production, and ensures the overall level of packaging. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the cigarette pack feeding mechanism for the double-layer book-shaped hard box of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the rodless cylinder of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the smoke pressing workbench of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a bottom view of the smoke pressing workbench of the utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1. cigarette pack; 2. horizontal conveyor belt; 3. upper longitudinal conveyor belt; 4. lower longitudinal conveyor belt; 5. rodless cylinder; 51. L-shaped push plate; 6. cigarette pressing workbench; 7. guide frame; 8. cigarette pressing mechanism; 9. double baffle; 10. hinge; 11. cigarette falling channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the utility model is a cigarette pack feeding mechanism for double-layer book-shaped hard box, comprising a transverse conveyor belt 2, a longitudinal conveyor belt, a rodless cylinder 5 and a cigarette pressing workbench 6; the transverse conveyor belt 2 is used to convey the flattened upper and lower double-layer cigarette packs 1 to the rodless cylinder 5; the longitudinal conveyor belt is arranged at the opposite sides of the end of the transverse conveyor belt 2 and runs in the reverse direction; the rodless cylinder 5 is arranged at the end of the transverse conveyor belt 2, and is used to push the upper layer cigarette pack group and the lower layer cigarette pack group that meet the filling quantity requirements to the respective On two longitudinal conveyor belts with a height difference; the rodless cylinder 5 is the AirTac HFT32X150S large-caliber opening clamp, which is provided with double-sided clamping claws that move in opposite directions and are respectively connected, one of the L-shaped push plates 51 pushes the upper cigarette pack group to the corresponding upper longitudinal conveyor belt 3, and the other L-shaped push plate 51 pushes the lower cigarette pack group to the lower longitudinal conveyor belt 4 on the other side; a cigarette pressing workbench 6 is provided at the end of the upper and lower longitudinal conveyor belts 4, which is used to load cigarettes into the upper and lower cigarette boxes respectively.

[0021] The cigarette pressing workbench 6 is provided with a cigarette pressing mechanism 8 that can be moved vertically by a cigarette pressing cylinder, and the cigarette pressing workbench 6 below the cigarette pressing mechanism 8 is provided with a double baffle 9 that can be opened by vertical downward pressure; the brackets at the ends of the two longitudinal conveyor belts are provided with a U-shaped guide frame 7 and a matching cylinder that are adapted to the width of the cigarette pack group, and the opening side of the guide frame is directly opposite to the cigarette pack group. After the cigarette pack group enters the guide frame 7 from the longitudinal conveyor belt, it enters the bottom of the cigarette pressing mechanism 8 in a direction perpendicular to the incoming material under the drive of the cylinder; the bottom of the cigarette pressing workbench 6 is provided with a smoke falling channel 11 directly opposite to the cigarette pressing mechanism 8 to prevent the cigarette pack group from dispersing during the falling process; preferably, the cigarette pressing mechanism includes a cigarette pressing cylinder and a cigarette pressing frame that are located away from the guide frame, the base end of the cigarette pressing cylinder is fixed to the cigarette pressing workbench, and the top of the piston end is movably connected to the cigarette pressing frame through a connecting plate. The cigarette pressing frame is a square frame with upper and lower openings, and its opening cross section is smaller than the guide frame 7, so as to avoid the cigarette pressing frame pressing the guide frame when working.

[0022] An opening for connecting a double baffle 9 is provided on the cigarette pressing workbench 6, and the sides of the double baffle 9 that are away from each other are connected to the side wall of the opening through a spring butterfly hinge 10; thus, the double baffle 9 is closed before being subjected to pressure, and when the calendering mechanism presses the cigarette pack group downward and applies force, the double baffle 9 opens downward and cooperates with the cigarette falling channel 11 to accurately press the cigarette pack group into the empty strip box 2 after the paper is opened.

[0023] A sensor for detecting whether the cigarette pack group has moved into position is provided on one side of the cigarette pressing mechanism 8. The sensor is connected to the controller signal. After receiving the signal, the controller can control the cigarette pressing cylinder to press down. When the sensor detects that the cigarette pack group has moved into position, the cigarette pressing mechanism 8 presses down the cigarette pack 1 in the guide frame 7. During the pressing process, the double baffle 9 is pushed open, and the cigarette pack group falls into the lower box 2 along the cigarette falling channel 11.

[0024] The working method of the cigarette pack feeding structure of the utility model comprises the following steps:

[0025] The transverse conveyor belt 2 conveys the flattened upper and lower double-layer cigarette packs 1 to the rodless cylinder 5; the rodless cylinder 5 pushes the upper cigarette packs 1 and the lower cigarette packs 1 to two longitudinal conveyor belts running in opposite directions respectively;

[0026] The lower cigarette pack 1 enters the U-shaped guide frame 7 at the end of the lower longitudinal conveyor belt 4, and is driven by the matching cylinder to enter the lower cigarette pressing mechanism 8; when the sensor detects that the cigarette pack 1 is in place, the cigarette pressing mechanism 8 presses down the cigarette pack 1 in the guide frame 7, and the cigarette pack 1 falls into the lower cigarette box below along the cigarette falling channel 11;

[0027] The upper cigarette pack 1 enters the U-shaped guide frame 7 at the end of the upper longitudinal conveyor belt 3, and is driven by the matching cylinder to enter under the corresponding smoke pressing mechanism 8; when the sensor detects that the cigarette pack 1 is in place, the smoke pressing mechanism 8 presses down the cigarette pack 1 in the guide frame 7, and the cigarette pack 1 falls along the smoke falling channel 11 into the upper cigarette box below.

[0028] The above shows and describes the basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cigarette pack feeding mechanism for a double-layer book-shaped hard box, characterized in that: It includes a transverse conveyor belt, a longitudinal conveyor belt, a rodless cylinder and a cigarette pressing workbench; the transverse conveyor belt is used to convey the flattened upper and lower double-layer cigarette packs to the rodless cylinder; the longitudinal conveyor belt is arranged on the opposite sides of the end of the transverse conveyor belt and runs in the opposite direction; the rodless cylinder is arranged at the end of the transverse conveyor belt, and is used to push the upper cigarette pack group and the lower cigarette pack group that meet the filling quantity requirements to two longitudinal conveyor belts with height difference respectively; a cigarette pressing workbench is provided at the end of the longitudinal conveyor belt, which is used to load cigarettes into the upper cigarette box and the lower cigarette box respectively.

2. The cigarette pack feeding mechanism for a double-layer book-shaped hard box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rodless cylinder is the AirTac HFT32X150S large-diameter opening clamp, which is equipped with double-sided clamping jaws that move in opposite directions, each of which is connected to an L-shaped push plate. One of the L-shaped push plates pushes the upper cigarette pack group to the corresponding upper longitudinal conveyor belt, and the other L-shaped push plate pushes the lower cigarette pack group to the lower longitudinal conveyor belt on the other side.

3. The cigarette pack feeding mechanism for a double-layer book-shaped hard box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ends of the two longitudinal conveyor belts are both provided with brackets, on which are provided U-shaped guide frames and matching cylinders. After the cigarette pack group enters the guide frame from the longitudinal conveyor belt, it is pushed to the cigarette pressing workbench driven by the cylinder.

4. The cigarette pack feeding mechanism for a double-layer book-shaped hard box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smoke pressing workbench is provided with a smoke pressing mechanism that can be vertically moved by a smoke pressing cylinder, and the smoke pressing workbench below the smoke pressing mechanism is provided with double baffles that can be opened by vertical downward pressure; the bottom of the smoke pressing workbench is provided with a smoke falling channel facing the smoke pressing mechanism.

5. The cigarette pack feeding mechanism for a double-layer book-shaped hard box according to claim 1, characterized in that: An opening for connecting the double baffles is arranged on the smoke pressing workbench, and the two sides of the double baffles which are away from each other are connected to the side wall of the opening through a spring butterfly hinge.

6. The cigarette pack feeding mechanism for a double-layer book-shaped hard box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sensor for detecting whether the cigarette pack group has moved into position is provided on one side of the cigarette pressing mechanism. The sensor is connected to the controller signal. After receiving the signal, the controller can control the cigarette pressing mechanism to press down.