Batching device

Abstract

The utility model provides a batching device which comprises a material storage barrel, a conveying channel, a feeding mechanism and a control mechanism, the material storage barrel is used for storing materials, a stirring piece is arranged in the material storage barrel, and the stirring piece is used for stirring the materials; the conveying channel is communicated with the interior of the storage barrel, and the conveying channel is used for conveying to-be-prepared materials into the storage barrel; the feeding mechanism is connected with the storage barrel, and the feeding mechanism is used for conveying materials in the storage barrel to a preset station outside the storage barrel; the control mechanism is electrically connected with the feeding mechanism and used for controlling the feeding mechanism to start or stop conveying materials to the preset station. According to the burdening device provided by the utility model, mechanization of bursting bead core liquid preparation and delivery can be realized, manpower is saved, the delivery amount of the core liquid can be controlled, and the product percent of pass is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette production, in particular to a batching device. Background Art

[0002] Cigarette popping beads are a type of capsule formed by wrapping the core liquid with a coating material and are used in cigarette filters. When the popping beads break, the core liquid wrapped inside flows out, enriching the flavor of the cigarette. In the production process of popping beads, it is necessary to prepare the core liquid first, and then deliver the prepared core liquid to the popping bead production machine for production. At present, the preparation and delivery of the core liquid usually rely on manual operation, which consumes manpower, and it is difficult for the operator to accurately control the delivery amount of the core liquid, resulting in a decrease in the product qualification rate. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the technical problem that the preparation and delivery of core liquid currently usually rely on manual operation, which consumes manpower, and the operator is difficult to accurately control the delivery amount of core liquid, resulting in a decrease in product qualification rate. The utility model provides a batching device, which can realize the mechanization of the preparation and delivery of core liquid for popping beads, save manpower, and can control the delivery amount of core liquid to improve the product qualification rate.

[0004] The embodiment of the utility model provides a batching device, comprising:

[0005] A material storage barrel is used to store materials. A stirring element is provided inside the material storage barrel to stir the materials.

[0006] A conveying channel is connected to the interior of the storage barrel, and the conveying channel is used to convey the material to be configured into the storage barrel;

[0007] A feeding mechanism is connected to the storage barrel, and is used to transport the material in the storage barrel to a preset station outside the storage barrel;

[0008] The control mechanism is electrically connected to the feeding mechanism, and is used to control the feeding mechanism to start or stop conveying materials to the preset workstation.

[0009] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, the stirring member includes a stirring shaft and a plurality of stirring blades. The stirring shaft extends axially along the storage barrel and can rotate around its own axis. The plurality of stirring blades are arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the stirring shaft in sequence and at intervals along the circumference of the stirring shaft.

[0010] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, it also includes a motor connected to the stirring shaft, and the motor is used to drive the stirring shaft to rotate around its own axis.

[0011] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, it also includes a plurality of batching tanks, which are used to store materials to be prepared, and a conveying channel is respectively provided between each batching tank and the material storage barrel.

[0012] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, each conveying channel is provided with a first flow pump, and the first flow pump is used to pump the material to be prepared in the corresponding batching tank into the storage barrel.

[0013] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, a discharge port is provided on the conveying channel, the discharge port is communicated with the interior of the storage barrel, and an electric valve is provided at the discharge port, and the electric valve is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge port.

[0014] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, a weighing sensor is provided at the bottom of the storage barrel, and the weighing sensor can obtain the total weight value of the storage barrel and the material in the storage barrel.

[0015] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, it also includes an alarm, which is electrically connected to the weighing sensor. When the total weight value is less than or equal to a preset weight value, the alarm can sound an alarm.

[0016] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, the feeding mechanism includes:

[0017] A feeding pipe, a first end of which is connected to the interior of the storage barrel, and the feeding pipe is used to output the material in the storage barrel to the outside;

[0018] The second flow pump is used to pump the material in the storage barrel into the feeding pipeline;

[0019] The feeding pistol is connected to the second end of the feeding pipe and is used to feed materials to the preset workstation.

[0020] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, the feeding mechanism also includes a capstan, which is arranged on one side of the storage barrel, the capstan includes a bracket and a wire roller, the wire roller is hinged to the bracket, the feeding pipe is wound around the outer circumference of the wire roller, and the end surface of the wire roller is provided with a feeding port connected to the interior of the storage barrel, and the first end of the feeding pipe is connected to the feeding port.

[0021] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, the control mechanism includes:

[0022] An input mechanism for receiving a preset amount of material to be delivered to a preset station;

[0023] A meter, electrically connected to the second flow pump, capable of calculating the output of the material outputted outwardly from the feeding pipeline;

[0024] The information processor is electrically connected to the input mechanism, the second flow pump and the meter respectively. The information processor is used to receive the preset amount and the output amount, and compare the output amount with the preset amount. When the output amount is greater than or equal to the preset amount, the information processor can control the second flow pump to stop running.

[0025] According to another specific embodiment of the utility model, it also includes a shell, the storage barrel is arranged in the shell, the top of the shell is provided with a cover, the cover can cover the top of the storage barrel, and the bottom of the shell is provided with wheels, which can drive the storage barrel to move.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] The utility model provides a material storage barrel and a conveying channel. When it is necessary to prepare the core liquid of the popping beads, the material to be prepared (i.e., the ingredients required for preparing the core liquid) is first conveyed to the material storage barrel through the conveying channel. Then, the stirring element in the material storage barrel starts to stir the material to obtain a uniform core liquid, thereby realizing the mechanization of the core liquid preparation and saving manpower. The utility model also provides a feeding mechanism and a control mechanism. When it is necessary to feed the core liquid to a preset station (i.e., the popping bead production machine), the control mechanism starts the feeding mechanism to feed the core liquid to the popping bead production machine. When the feeding amount of the core liquid reaches the preset amount, the control mechanism controls the feeding mechanism to stop feeding, thereby controlling the feeding amount of the core liquid and improving the product qualification rate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a batching device provided in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a material storage barrel provided by an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing a feeding mechanism provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a housing provided by an embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] 1. Storage barrel; 21. Stirring shaft; 22. Stirring blades; 3. Conveying channel; 31. Discharge port; 32. Electric valve; 4. Feeding mechanism; 5. Batching tank; 6. First flow pump; 7. Weighing sensor; 8. Feeding pipeline; 81. Second flow pump; 9. Feeding pistol; 10. Winch; 11. Bracket; 12. Line roller; 13. Feed inlet; 131. Conveying pipeline; 14. Casing; 15. Cover; 16. Wheels. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following is an explanation of the implementation of the present invention by specific specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and functions of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. Although the description of the present invention will be introduced in conjunction with the preferred embodiment, this does not mean that the features of this utility model are limited to this implementation. On the contrary, the purpose of introducing the utility model in conjunction with the implementation is to cover other options or modifications that may be extended based on the claims of the present invention. In order to provide a deep understanding of the present invention, the following description will include many specific details. The present invention can also be implemented without using these details. In addition, in order to avoid confusion or blurring the focus of the present invention, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments in the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0035] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in the subsequent drawings.

[0036] The terms “first”, “second”, etc. are only used for distinguishing descriptions and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In the description of this embodiment, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "connected", and "connected" 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 it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this embodiment can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0038] At present, the preparation and delivery of core liquid usually rely on manual operation, which consumes manpower, and it is difficult for the operator to accurately control the delivery amount of core liquid, resulting in a decrease in product qualification rate.

[0039] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a batching device, which can realize the mechanization of the preparation and delivery of the core liquid of the bead explosion, save manpower, and can control the delivery amount of the core liquid to improve the product qualification rate.

[0040] In order to make the technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clear, the implementation methods of the present invention are described in further detail below.

[0041] refer to Figure 1The embodiment of the utility model provides a batching device, including a storage barrel 1, a conveying channel 3, a feeding mechanism 4 and a control mechanism (not shown in the figure). The storage barrel 1 is used to store materials, and a stirring member is provided inside the storage barrel 1, and the stirring member is used to stir the materials. The conveying channel 3 is connected to the inside of the storage barrel 1, and the conveying channel 3 is used to transport the materials to be configured into the storage barrel 1. The feeding mechanism 4 is connected to the storage barrel 1, and the feeding mechanism 4 is used to transport the materials in the storage barrel 1 to a preset station outside the storage barrel 1. The control mechanism is electrically connected to the feeding mechanism 4, and the control mechanism is used to control the feeding mechanism 4 to start or stop conveying materials to the preset station.

[0042] When it is necessary to prepare and deliver the core liquid of the popping beads, the material to be prepared (i.e., the ingredients required for preparing the core liquid) is first delivered to the storage barrel 1 through the delivery channel 3, and then the stirring element in the storage barrel 1 stirs the ingredients to obtain the core liquid, thereby realizing the mechanization of the core liquid preparation and saving manpower. After the core liquid is prepared, the control mechanism starts the feeding mechanism 4 to deliver the core liquid to the popping bead production machine. When the delivery amount of the core liquid reaches a preset amount, the control mechanism controls the feeding mechanism 4 to stop delivering, thereby controlling the delivery amount of the core liquid to improve the product qualification rate.

[0043] Optionally, refer to Figure 2 The stirring member includes a stirring shaft 21 and a plurality of stirring blades 22. The stirring shaft 21 extends along the axial direction of the storage barrel 1. The plurality of stirring blades 22 are sequentially arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the stirring shaft 21 along the circumferential direction of the stirring shaft 21. The stirring shaft 21 is externally connected to a motor (not shown in the figure). The motor can drive the stirring shaft 21 to rotate around its own axis, thereby driving the stirring blades 22 to rotate, so as to stir the ingredients in the storage barrel 1, thereby obtaining a uniform core liquid.

[0044] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 , and also includes a plurality of ingredient tanks 5, which are used to store materials to be prepared, and a conveying channel 3 is respectively provided between each ingredient tank 5 and the material storage barrel 1. Each conveying channel 3 is provided with a first flow pump 6, and the first flow pump 6 is used to pump the materials to be prepared in the corresponding ingredient tank 5 into the material storage barrel 1. When the core liquid is prepared, the required multiple ingredients can be placed in each ingredient tank 5 respectively. According to the required amount of various ingredients, the flow rate and running time of the first flow pump 6 on each conveying channel 3 to transport the ingredients are adjusted, so as to accurately control the amount of ingredients and improve the quality of the core liquid.

[0045] Optionally, refer to Figure 1The conveying channel 3 is provided with a discharge port 31, which is connected to the interior of the material storage barrel 1. An electric valve 32 is provided at the discharge port 31, and the electric valve 32 is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge port 31. The utility model provides an electric valve 32 at the discharge port 31, and when the batching tank 5 delivers a sufficient amount of batching to the material storage barrel 1, the electromagnetic valve 32 is quickly closed to further improve the accuracy of the batching amount.

[0046] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 A weighing sensor 7 is provided at the bottom of the storage barrel 1, and the weighing sensor 7 can obtain the total weight value of the storage barrel 1 and the material in the storage barrel 1. Optionally, an alarm (not shown in the figure) is also included, which is electrically connected to the weighing sensor 7. When the total weight value is less than or equal to the preset weight value, the alarm can sound an alarm. When the material in the storage barrel 1 is less, the alarm can remind the operator to add materials in time to avoid the storage barrel 1 failing to deliver a sufficient amount of material to the preset station.

[0047] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The feeding mechanism 4 includes a feeding pipe 8, a feeding pistol 9 and a second flow pump 81. The first end of the feeding pipe 8 is connected to the interior of the storage barrel 1, and the feeding pipe 8 is used to output the material in the storage barrel 1 to the outside. The second flow pump 81 pumps the material in the storage barrel 1 into the feeding pipe 8. The feeding pistol 9 is connected to the second end of the feeding pipe 8, and the feeding pistol 9 is used to deliver materials to a preset work station. The utility model provides a feeding pistol 9, which makes it convenient for the operator to connect the feeding pistol 9 with the blasting bead production machine, thereby facilitating the delivery of blasting bead core liquid into the blasting bead production machine.

[0048] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The feeding mechanism 4 also includes a capstan 10, which is arranged on one side of the storage barrel 1. The capstan 10 includes a bracket 11 and a wire roller 12. The wire roller 12 is hinged to the bracket 11. The feeding pipe 8 is a hose. The feeding pipe 8 is wound around the outer circumference of the wire roller 12. The end surface of the wire roller 12 is provided with a feeding port 13 connected to the interior of the storage barrel 1. The feeding port 13 is located at the center of the end surface of the wire roller 12. One end of the feeding port 13 is connected to the storage barrel 1 through a conveying pipe 131. The first end of the feeding pipe 8 is connected to the other end of the feeding port 13. The second flow pump 81 is arranged on the conveying pipe 131.

[0049] When feeding is not needed, the feeding pipe 8 is wound around the outer circumference of the wire roller 12. When feeding begins, the operator holds the feeding pistol 9 and pulls the second end of the feeding pipe 8 outward until the feeding pistol 9 reaches the preset station and completes docking with the bead production machine, and then starts the second flow pump 81 to pump the core liquid in the storage barrel 1 into the feeding pipe 8 through the feed inlet 13, and then delivers it to the bead production machine through the feeding pistol 9. The utility model provides a winch 10, so that the feeding pipe 8 can be wound around the wire roller 12 when no feeding is needed to store the feeding pipe 8.

[0050] Optionally, the control mechanism (not shown in the figure) includes an input mechanism, a meter and an information processor, wherein the input mechanism is used to receive a preset amount of material to be delivered to a preset station. The meter is electrically connected to the second flow pump 81, and the meter can calculate the output amount of the material output from the feeding pipeline 8. The information processor is electrically connected to the input mechanism, the second flow pump 81 and the meter respectively, and the information processor is used to receive the preset amount and the output amount, and compare the output amount with the preset amount. When the output amount is greater than or equal to the preset amount, the information processor can control the second flow pump 81 to stop running.

[0051] When feeding is required, the operator first inputs the preset amount of the required core liquid through the input mechanism according to the actual production needs, and then starts the second flow pump 81 to start feeding. The meter can calculate the output of the core liquid output from the current feeding pipeline 8 in real time according to the flow rate of the core liquid delivered by the second flow pump 81 and the time of feeding. The information processor receives the output of the current core liquid from the meter and compares the output with the preset amount. When the output is greater than or equal to the preset amount, the information processor controls the second flow pump 81 to stop running. The utility model can accurately control the feeding amount of the core liquid by setting a control mechanism, thereby improving the product qualification rate.

[0052] Optionally, refer to Figure 4 , and further includes a shell 14, the storage barrel 1 is arranged in the shell 14, and a cover 15 is provided on the top of the shell 14, and the cover 15 can cover the top of the storage barrel 1. When it is not necessary to prepare and deliver the core liquid, the cover 15 on the shell 14 is covered on the storage barrel 1, which can play a dust-proof role and prevent the core liquid in the storage barrel 1 from being contaminated. The bottom of the shell 14 is provided with wheels 16, and the wheels 16 can drive the storage barrel 1 to move. This design facilitates the transportation of the storage barrel 1 containing the core liquid, thereby saving manpower.

[0053] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above contents are further detailed descriptions of the present invention in combination with specific embodiments, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art may make various changes in form and details, including making several simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A batching device, characterized in that: include: A material storage barrel, used for storing materials, wherein a stirring member is provided inside the material storage barrel, and the stirring member is used for stirring the materials; A conveying channel is connected to the interior of the material storage barrel, and the conveying channel is used to convey the material to be configured into the material storage barrel; A feeding mechanism connected to the storage barrel, the feeding mechanism is used to transport the material in the storage barrel to a preset station outside the storage barrel; A control mechanism is electrically connected to the feeding mechanism, and is used to control the feeding mechanism to start or stop conveying the material to the preset station.

2. The batching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring member comprises a stirring shaft and a plurality of stirring blades. The stirring shaft extends along the axial direction of the material storage barrel and can rotate around its own axis. The plurality of stirring blades are sequentially arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the stirring shaft at intervals along the circumference of the stirring shaft.

3. The batching device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a motor connected to the stirring shaft, and the motor is used to drive the stirring shaft to rotate around its own axis.

4. The batching device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a plurality of batching tanks, which are used to store the materials to be prepared, and a conveying channel is respectively provided between each batching tank and the material storage barrel.

5. The batching device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first flow pump is provided on each of the conveying channels, and the first flow pump is used to pump the material to be prepared in the corresponding batching tank into the storage barrel.

6. The batching device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conveying channel is provided with a discharge port, the discharge port is communicated with the interior of the storage barrel, and an electric valve is provided at the discharge port, and the electric valve is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge port.

7. The batching device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A weighing sensor is provided at the bottom of the material storage barrel, and the weighing sensor can obtain the total weight value of the material storage barrel and the material in the material storage barrel.

8. The batching device according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes an alarm, which is electrically connected to the weighing sensor. When the total weight value is less than or equal to a preset weight value, the alarm can sound an alarm.

9. The batching device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism comprises: A feeding pipe, a first end of which is connected to the interior of the storage barrel, and the feeding pipe is used to output the material in the storage barrel to the outside; A second flow pump, used for pumping the material in the storage barrel into the feeding pipeline; A feeding pistol is connected to the second end of the feeding pipe, and the feeding pistol is used to deliver the material to the preset workstation.

10. The batching device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism also includes a capstan, which is arranged on one side of the storage barrel. The capstan includes a bracket and a wire roller, and the wire roller is hinged to the bracket. The feeding pipe is wound around the outer circumference of the wire roller. The end surface of the wire roller is provided with a feeding port connected to the interior of the storage barrel, and the first end of the feeding pipe is connected to the feeding port.

11. The batching device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The control mechanism comprises: An input mechanism for receiving a preset amount of the material to be delivered to the preset station; A meter, electrically connected to the second flow pump, the meter being capable of calculating the output of the material outputted outwardly from the feeding pipeline; An information processor is electrically connected to the input mechanism, the second flow pump and the meter respectively. The information processor is used to receive the preset amount and the output amount, and compare the output amount with the preset amount. When the output amount is greater than or equal to the preset amount, the information processor can control the second flow pump to stop running.

12. The batching device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: It also includes an outer shell, the material storage barrel is arranged in the outer shell, the top of the outer shell is provided with a cover, the cover can cover the top of the material storage barrel, and the bottom of the outer shell is provided with wheels, and the wheels can drive the material storage barrel to move.

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