Filter stick length detection device and filter stick forming machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of cigarette detection, and discloses a filter rod length detection device and a filter rod forming machine, the filter rod length detection device comprises a fixing assembly, an alarm, a detection assembly and a cleaner, the fixing assembly is installed on a shell of the filter rod forming machine, the alarm is installed on the fixing assembly, a distance measuring mechanism is arranged on the fixing assembly, and the cleaner is arranged on the detection assembly. The distance measuring mechanism is used for measuring the length of the filter stick in the clamping groove, when the length of the filter stick exceeds a set value, the alarm gives an alarm to an operator, meanwhile, the filter stick forming machine can be controlled to stop, the product quality of the filter stick is improved, and the operation efficiency of the device is guaranteed. The control circuit board can store historical data of a certain time and is used for analyzing the stability of the detection equipment, the alarm can send out early warning information according to the change trend of the length of the filter stick, and the cleaner is arranged on the fixing assembly, communicates with an external air source and is used for cleaning the emitting surface of the distance measuring mechanism. And tow dust of the filter stick forming machine is prevented from being attached to the emission surface of the distance measuring mechanism to influence the precision.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette detection, in particular to a filter rod length detection device and a filter rod forming machine. Background Art

[0002] The filter rod forming machine wraps the acetate fiber band processed by the opener with forming paper, forms and cuts it according to the specified requirements, and then transports it to the tray loading machine through a series of drum wheels for loading. The dimensional accuracy of the filter rod length is an important indicator of the filter rod quality.

[0003] The existing length detection of filter rods is mainly done manually, after sampling from the filter rod forming machine, the length is roughly checked with tools, or sent to the quality inspection room for inspection with length testing instruments and comprehensive test benches. This process takes a certain amount of time, and the inspection results have a certain lag, which cannot well guarantee the real-time quality of the filter rods.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a filter rod length detection device and a filter rod forming machine to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a filter rod length detection device, which can detect the length of the filter rod in real time, control the filter rod forming machine to stop, improve the product quality of the filter rod, ensure the operating efficiency, and prevent the dust of the filter rod forming machine from adhering to the emitting surface of the distance measuring mechanism and affecting the accuracy.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The filter rod length detection device is used to detect the length of the filter rod transported by the transfer drum, the transfer drum is provided with a plurality of slots, the slots are used to accommodate the filter rods, and the filter rod length detection device comprises:

[0008] A fixing assembly, wherein the fixing assembly is mounted on a housing of the filter rod forming machine;

[0009] an alarm, the alarm being mounted on the fixed component;

[0010] A detection component, the detection component includes a distance measuring mechanism and a control circuit board electrically connected to the distance measuring mechanism, the distance measuring mechanism is arranged on the fixing component, the distance measuring mechanism is used to measure the length of the filter rod in the card slot, and the control circuit board is used to control the alarm to be turned on or off;

[0011] A cleaner, wherein the cleaner is arranged on the fixing assembly, the cleaner is connected to an external air source, and the cleaner is used to clean the emitting surface of the ranging mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, the fixing assembly comprises a universal mechanism and a magnetic seat, one end of the universal mechanism is connected to the cleaner, and the other end of the universal mechanism is connected to the magnetic seat, and the magnetic seat is magnetically attracted to the shell.

[0013] Preferably, the fixing assembly further comprises an optical axis and a connecting block, the connecting block is rotatably arranged on the universal mechanism, the optical axis is rotatably penetrated through the connecting block, and the cleaner is rotatably arranged on the optical axis.

[0014] Preferably, the universal mechanism includes a main arm, a swing arm and a rotating joint, one end of the main arm is connected to the magnetic seat through a universal ball joint, the other end of the main arm is connected to the rotating joint, one end of the swing arm is connected to the connecting block through a universal ball joint, and the other end of the swing arm is rotatably connected to the rotating joint.

[0015] Preferably, the universal mechanism further comprises a locking member, which is rotatably disposed on the rotary joint, and is used for locking the rotary arm so as to be fixed relative to the main arm.

[0016] Preferably, the filter rod length detection device further comprises a display screen, which is disposed on the alarm and is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0017] Preferably, the distance measuring mechanism includes two distance measuring sensors, both of which are arranged on the fixed component and respectively located at the two ends of the filter rod in the slot, the distance measuring sensors are electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the distance measuring sensors are used to measure the length of the filter rod in the slot.

[0018] Preferably, the cleaner comprises an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet is connected to an external air source, and the air outlet faces the emitting surface of the ranging sensor.

[0019] Preferably, there are a plurality of the air outlets, and the plurality of the air outlets are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the emitting surface of the ranging sensor.

[0020] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model also provides a filter rod forming machine, comprising a housing and the above-mentioned filter rod length detection device, wherein the filter rod length detection device is installed on the housing.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0022] The utility model provides a filter rod length detection device, wherein a fixed component is installed on the housing of a filter rod forming machine, an alarm is installed on the fixed component, and the detection component includes a distance measuring mechanism and a control circuit board electrically connected to the distance measuring mechanism, wherein the distance measuring mechanism is arranged on the fixed component, and the distance measuring mechanism is used to measure the length of the filter rod in the card slot. When the length of the filter rod exceeds the set value, the distance measuring mechanism sends a high level to the control circuit board, and the control circuit board can control the alarm to turn on, and send an alarm reminder to the operator. At the same time, the filter rod forming machine can be controlled to stop, thereby improving the product quality of the filter rod and ensuring the operation efficiency of the device. The control circuit board can store historical data for a certain period of time, which is used to analyze the stability of the detection equipment. The alarm can send early warning information according to the change trend of the length of the filter rod, and inform the operator of the possible equipment failure. The cleaner is arranged on the fixed component, and the cleaner is connected to an external air source. The cleaner is used to clean the emission surface of the distance measuring mechanism to prevent the dust of the filter rod forming machine from adhering to the emission surface of the distance measuring mechanism and affecting the accuracy.

[0023] The filter rod forming machine provided by the utility model comprises a housing and the filter rod length detection device, wherein the filter rod length detection device is installed on the housing. When the length of the filter rod exceeds the set value, an alarm is issued to the operator, and the filter rod forming machine is shut down, thereby improving the product quality of the filter rod and ensuring the operating efficiency of the device. At the same time, the cleaner can clean the emitting surface of the distance measuring mechanism to prevent the dust of the filter rod forming machine from adhering to the emitting surface of the distance measuring mechanism and affecting the accuracy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the filter rod length detection device provided in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the filter rod length detection device provided in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 .

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] 100, transfer drum; 101, card slot; 200, housing;

[0028] 1. Fixed assembly; 11. Universal mechanism; 111. Main arm; 112. Rotary arm; 113. Rotary joint; 114. Locking piece; 12. Magnetic seat; 13. Optical axis; 14. Connecting block;

[0029] 2. Siren;

[0030] 3. Distance measuring mechanism; 31. Distance measuring sensor;

[0031] 4. Cleaner; 41. Air inlet; 42. Air outlet;

[0032] 5. Display screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the present invention, rather than all structures, are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0036] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and other directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplified operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0037] like Figure 1-Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the filter rod length detection device is used to detect the length of the filter rod transported by the transfer drum 100, and the transfer drum 100 is provided with a plurality of slots 101, and the slots 101 are used to accommodate the filter rods. The filter rod length detection device includes a fixing component 1, an alarm 2, a detection component and a cleaner 4. Among them, the fixing component 1 is installed on the housing 200 of the filter rod forming machine, the alarm 2 is installed on the fixing component 1, the detection component includes a distance measuring mechanism 3 and a control circuit board electrically connected to the distance measuring mechanism 3, the distance measuring mechanism 3 is arranged on the fixing component 1, the distance measuring mechanism 3 is used to measure the length of the filter rod in the slot 101, the control circuit board is used to control the alarm 2 to be turned on or off, the cleaner 4 is arranged on the fixing component 1, the cleaner 4 is connected to an external air source, and the cleaner 4 is used to clean the emission surface of the distance measuring mechanism 3. Specifically, after the filter rod is cut, it is transported to the filter rod tray loading machine from the side of the transfer drum 100. The device is installed on the housing 200 of the filter rod forming machine through the fixing assembly 1 to detect the length of the filter rod in the card slot 101 of the transfer drum 100. Before the detection, it is necessary to use a standard measuring rod for calibration. The laser emission of the distance measuring mechanism 3 is vertically irradiated on both ends of the filter rod. When the length of the filter rod exceeds the set value, the distance measuring mechanism 3 sends a high level to the control circuit board. The control circuit board can control the alarm 2 to turn on and send an alarm reminder to the operator. At the same time, the filter rod forming machine can be controlled to stop, improve the product quality of the filter rod, and ensure the operation efficiency of the device. The control circuit board can store historical data for a certain period of time to analyze the stability of the detection equipment. The alarm 2 can issue early warning information according to the change trend of the filter rod length to inform the operator of the possible equipment failure. For example, if the length of the filter rod continues to increase at a low growth rate, the device will issue a prompt of "pay attention to the diameter of the cloth belt wheel and the wear of the cloth belt". The operator can judge whether the cloth belt needs to be replaced according to the prompt, and the maintenance worker can perform preventive maintenance on the equipment according to the prompt. The cleaner 4 is connected to the positive pressure of the external air source, and is used to clean the emitting surface of the distance measuring mechanism 3 to prevent the dust of the filter rod forming machine from adhering to the emitting surface of the distance measuring mechanism 3 and affecting the accuracy.

[0038] Further, continue to refer to Figure 1-Figure 2The fixing assembly 1 includes a universal mechanism 11 and a magnetic seat 12. One end of the universal mechanism 11 is connected to the cleaner 4, and the other end of the universal mechanism 11 is connected to the magnetic seat 12. The magnetic seat 12 is magnetically attracted to the housing 200. Specifically, different position adjustments are made according to different models of filter rod forming machines, and the filter tips on different drum wheels can also be detected. The installation is flexible, and the detection position of the detection assembly can be freely adjusted through the universal mechanism 11. The universal mechanism 11 includes a main arm 111, a rotary arm 112 and a rotary joint 113. One end of the main arm 111 is connected to the magnetic seat 12 through a universal ball joint, and the other end of the main arm 111 is connected to the rotary joint 113. One end of the rotary arm 112 is connected to the connecting block 14 through a universal ball joint, and the other end of the rotary arm 112 is rotatably connected to the rotary joint 113. The rotary joint 113 can be rotated 360 degrees on the plane where the main arm 111 is located. The two universal ball joints can adjust the freedom of the entire device in all directions, and the adjustment is flexible.

[0039] Further, continue to refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 The universal mechanism 11 further includes a locking member 114, which is rotatably disposed on the rotary joint 113, and is used to lock the rotary arm 112 so as to be fixed relative to the main arm 111. Specifically, after being adjusted to a suitable position, the locking member 114 is tightened to fix the cantilever 112 relative to the main arm 111, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the filter rod length detection.

[0040] Further, continue to refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 The fixing assembly 1 further comprises an optical axis 13 and a connecting block 14, the connecting block 14 is rotatably arranged on the universal mechanism 11, the optical axis 13 is rotatably arranged through the connecting block 14, and the cleaner 4 is rotatably arranged on the optical axis 13. The distance measuring mechanism 3 is mounted on the optical axis 13 through the cleaner 4, and the optical axis 13 is fixed on the rotary arm 112 of the universal mechanism 11 by the connecting block 14.

[0041] Further, continue to refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 The filter rod length detection device further includes a display screen 5, which is arranged on the alarm 2 and is electrically connected to the control circuit board. Specifically, the filter rod length detected by the distance measuring mechanism 3 sends a high level to the control circuit board, and the control circuit board can send the length information to the display screen 5, so that the filter rod length is displayed on the display screen 5 in real time, which is convenient for the operator to intuitively understand the filter rod length. When the length of the filter rod exceeds the set value, a prompt message is issued on the display screen 5.

[0042] Further, continue to refer to Figure 1-Figure 2The distance measuring mechanism 3 includes two distance measuring sensors 31, both of which are arranged on the fixing component 1 and are respectively located at the two ends of the filter rod in the card slot 101. The distance measuring sensors 31 are electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the distance measuring sensors 31 are used to measure the length of the filter rod in the card slot 101. Specifically, the distance measuring sensor 31 sends the real-time measured length of the filter rod to the control circuit board, and the control circuit board sends the information to the display screen 5, and the length of the filter rod is displayed on the display screen 5 in real time.

[0043] Further, continue to refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 The cleaner 4 includes an air inlet 41 and an air outlet 42. The air inlet 41 is connected to an external air source, and the air outlet 42 faces the emitting surface of the ranging sensor 31. Specifically, there are multiple air outlets 42, and the multiple air outlets 42 are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the emitting surface of the ranging sensor 31, so as to further clean the emitting surface of the ranging sensor 31 and prevent the fiber bundle dust from adhering to the emitting surface of the ranging mechanism 3 and affecting the accuracy.

[0044] This embodiment also provides a filter rod forming machine, including a housing 200 and the filter rod length detection device, which is installed in the housing 200. Specifically, when the length of the filter rod exceeds the set value, an alarm is issued to the operator, and the filter rod forming machine is shut down, thereby improving the product quality of the filter rod and ensuring the operating efficiency of the device. At the same time, the cleaner 4 can clean the emitting surface of the distance measuring mechanism 3 to prevent the dust of the filter rod forming machine from adhering to the emitting surface of the distance measuring mechanism 3 and affecting the accuracy.

[0045] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to list all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A filter rod length detection device, used for detecting the length of a filter rod transported by a transfer drum (100), wherein the transfer drum (100) is provided with a plurality of slots (101), wherein the slots (101) are used for accommodating the filter rods, and characterized in that: The filter rod length detection device comprises: A fixing assembly (1), wherein the fixing assembly (1) is mounted on a housing (200) of a filter rod forming machine; An alarm (2), the alarm (2) being mounted on the fixing component (1); A detection component, the detection component comprising a distance measuring mechanism (3) and a control circuit board electrically connected to the distance measuring mechanism (3), the distance measuring mechanism (3) being arranged on the fixing component (1), the distance measuring mechanism (3) being used to measure the length of the filter rod in the card slot (101), and the control circuit board being used to control the alarm (2) to be turned on or off; A cleaner (4), the cleaner (4) being arranged on the fixing assembly (1), the cleaner (4) being connected to an external air source, and the cleaner (4) being used to clean the emitting surface of the distance measuring mechanism (3).

2. The filter rod length detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly (1) comprises a universal mechanism (11) and a magnetic seat (12); one end of the universal mechanism (11) is connected to the cleaner (4); the other end of the universal mechanism (11) is connected to the magnetic seat (12); and the magnetic seat (12) is magnetically attracted to the housing (200).

3. The filter rod length detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing assembly (1) further comprises an optical axis (13) and a connecting block (14); the connecting block (14) is rotatably arranged on the universal mechanism (11); the optical axis (13) is rotatably passed through the connecting block (14); and the cleaner (4) is rotatably arranged on the optical axis (13).

4. The filter rod length detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The universal mechanism (11) comprises a main arm (111), a rotary arm (112) and a rotary joint (113); one end of the main arm (111) is connected to the magnetic seat (12) via a universal ball joint; the other end of the main arm (111) is connected to the rotary joint (113); one end of the rotary arm (112) is connected to the connecting block (14) via a universal ball joint; the other end of the rotary arm (112) is rotatably connected to the rotary joint (113).

5. The filter rod length detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The universal mechanism (11) further comprises a locking member (114), wherein the locking member (114) is rotatably disposed on the rotating joint (113), and the locking member (114) is used to lock the rotating arm (112) so as to be fixed relative to the main arm (111).

6. The filter rod length detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter rod length detection device further comprises a display screen (5), wherein the display screen (5) is arranged on the alarm (2), and the display screen (5) is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

7. The filter rod length detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance measuring mechanism (3) comprises two distance measuring sensors (31), both of which are arranged on the fixing component (1) and are respectively located at two ends of the filter rod in the card slot (101), the distance measuring sensors (31) are electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the distance measuring sensors (31) are used to measure the length of the filter rod in the card slot (101).

8. The filter rod length detection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaner (4) comprises an air inlet (41) and an air outlet (42), wherein the air inlet (41) is connected to an external air source, and the air outlet (42) faces the emitting surface of the distance measuring sensor (31).

9. The filter rod length detection device according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are a plurality of air outlets (42), and the plurality of air outlets (42) are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the emitting surface of the distance measuring sensor (31).

10. A filter rod forming machine, characterized in that: It comprises a housing (200) and a filter rod length detection device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the filter rod length detection device is installed on the housing (200).

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