Smoke box sorting system
By setting up multiple scanning components in the cigarette box sorting system to compare and verify the cigarette box grades, the problem of cigarette box being easily mixed in the sorting channel is solved, the accuracy of sorting and system reliability are improved, and the occurrence of brand mixing accidents are prevented.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420501186.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-15
AI Technical Summary
During the cigarette box transportation process, relying solely on the code reader at the front end of the entrance of the sorting channel to sort cigarette boxes of different grades is prone to cause the cigarette boxes of different grades to enter the same sorting channel due to errors in sorting signals, inaction of the device, manual intervention, etc., causing the cigarette boxes of different grades to enter the same sorting channel, causing the cards to be mixed in the channel.
A cigarette box sorting system is designed, including a first conveying channel and a second conveying channel, extending in different directions, and the first and second code scanning components are arranged at the entrances and exits of the two conveying channels respectively. The information storage code on the cigarette box is scanned through the code scanning component to perform grade comparison and verification, to ensure that the cigarette box enters the correct sorting channel, and an alarm is issued or a removal process is performed when a mixing card is detected.
It improves the accuracy of cigarette box sorting, avoids the phenomenon of cigarette box mixing in the sorting channel, enhances the reliability and automation level of the system, prevents the cigarette box from entering the subsequent palletization and storage process, and avoids the occurrence of quality accidents of brand mixing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cigarette box conveying, and in particular to a cigarette box sorting system. Background Art
[0002] Cigarette boxes of various brands are transported in the main conveying channel. The barcode of the cigarette box is read by the barcode reader or camera at the front end of the sorting channel. The read barcode is transmitted to the electronic control system, which compares the brand information issued by the electronic control system with the upper software. If the barcode of the cigarette box is consistent with the brand, the sorting mechanism is controlled to sort the cigarette box into the corresponding sorting channel.
[0003] The inventor discovered during the production process that if the sorting of cigarette boxes of different brands is carried out solely by relying on the barcode reader at the front end of the sorting channel entrance, if there is a sorting signal error, the sorting device does not work, manual intervention, manual misoperation, etc., cigarette boxes of different brands may enter the same sorting channel, resulting in mixing of brands in the channel. Utility Model Content
[0004] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a cigarette box sorting system, which can improve the accuracy of cigarette box sorting.
[0005] According to the present disclosure, a cigarette box sorting system is proposed, comprising:
[0006] A first conveying channel extends along a first direction and is configured to convey a cigarette box, on which an information storage code is provided;
[0007] A second conveying channel connected to the first conveying channel, the second conveying channel extending along a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction;
[0008] A first code scanning component, disposed near the first conveying channel, is configured to scan the information storage code so that the cigarette boxes in the first conveying channel are sorted into a second conveying channel that is consistent with the assigned brand information; and
[0009] The second code scanning component is arranged near the second conveying channel and is configured to scan the information storage code to determine whether the cigarette boxes in the second conveying channel are mixed.
[0010] In some embodiments, the cigarette box sorting system further comprises:
[0011] The alarm component is configured to give an alarm when the second code scanning component detects a mixed-brand cigarette box.
[0012] In some embodiments, the cigarette box sorting system further comprises:
[0013] The first sensor is disposed near the second conveying channel and is configured to detect whether the cigarette box reaches the code scanning station to determine the start time of the second code scanning component.
[0014] In some embodiments, the cigarette box sorting system further comprises:
[0015] The rejecting device is arranged downstream of the second code scanning component and is configured to reject mixed-brand cigarette boxes detected by the second code scanning component.
[0016] In some embodiments, the reject device comprises:
[0017] Push Plate; and
[0018] A driving component, an output end of which is connected to the push plate, is configured to drive the push plate to move along a first direction to push the mixed-brand cigarette box away from the second conveying channel.
[0019] In some embodiments, the rejecting device further comprises:
[0020] The second sensor is disposed near the second conveying channel and is configured to detect whether the mixed-brand cigarette box has arrived at the rejection station.
[0021] In some embodiments, the rejecting device further comprises:
[0022] The third conveying channel has a first end connected to the second conveying channel, a second end of the third conveying channel is lower than the second conveying channel, and the third conveying channel is configured to convey the mixed-brand cigarette boxes to the manual processing station.
[0023] In some embodiments, a palletizing station is provided at one end of the second conveying channel away from the first conveying channel, and the cigarette box sorting system further includes:
[0024] The third sensor is configured to detect whether the cigarette box has arrived at the palletizing station.
[0025] In some embodiments, the information storage code is disposed on the top surface of the cigarette box, and the cigarette box sorting system further comprises:
[0026] The bracket includes a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the vertical portion is installed on the side of the second conveying channel along the first direction, the first end of the horizontal portion is connected to the top of the vertical portion to form an L shape, and the second end of the horizontal portion is provided with a second code scanning component, and the second code scanning component is configured to be arranged above the cigarette box at intervals along a third direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.
[0027] In some embodiments, the information storage code includes a barcode or a QR code or an RFID.
[0028] Based on the above technical scheme, the cigarette box sorting system of the disclosed embodiment has a simple structure and high reliability. By scanning the information storage code through the second code scanning component, the brand of the cigarette boxes in the second conveying channel can be compared and verified to determine whether the cigarette boxes entering the second conveying channel are of the same brand, thereby timely determining whether the cigarette boxes in the second conveying channel are mixed, thereby avoiding mixing of cigarette boxes in the second conveying channel, and improving the cigarette box sorting efficiency and sorting accuracy; at the same time, it can prevent mixed-brand cigarette boxes from entering the subsequent stacking and warehousing process, and avoid the occurrence of mixed-brand quality accidents. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain the present disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present disclosure. In the drawings:
[0030] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the cigarette box sorting system disclosed in the present invention.
[0031] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of other embodiments of the cigarette box sorting system disclosed herein without mixed-brand cigarette boxes.
[0032] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of mixed-brand cigarette boxes in other embodiments of the cigarette box sorting system disclosed in the present invention.
[0033] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of rejecting mixed-brand cigarette boxes in other embodiments of the cigarette box sorting system disclosed in the present invention.
[0034] Description of Reference Numerals
[0035] 1. First conveying channel; 2. Second conveying channel; 3. First code scanning component; 4. Second code scanning component; 5. First sensor; 6. Rejection device; 60. Push plate; 61. Driving component; 62. Second sensor; 63. Third conveying channel; 7. Third sensor; 8. Bracket; 101. Cigarette box; 102. Information storage code; 103. Mixed brand cigarette box; x, first direction; y, second direction; z, third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] The present disclosure is described in detail below. In the following paragraphs, different aspects of the embodiments are defined in more detail. Each aspect so defined can be combined with any other aspect or aspects, unless explicitly stated not to be combined. In particular, any feature that is considered to be preferred or advantageous can be combined with one or more other features that are considered to be preferred or advantageous.
[0037] The terms "first", "second", etc. that appear in the present disclosure are only for the convenience of description to distinguish different components with the same name, and do not indicate a sequence or a primary and secondary relationship.
[0038] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "inside", "outside", "up", "down", "left" and "right" etc. indicating directions or positional relationships are defined based on the smoke box or conveying channel etc., and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure, and do not indicate or imply that the device referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present disclosure.
[0039] First, the present disclosure proposes a cigarette box sorting system. In some exemplary embodiments, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cigarette box sorting system includes:
[0040] The first conveying channel 1 extends along the first direction x and is configured to convey a cigarette box 101 on which an information storage code 102 is provided;
[0041] A second conveying channel 2, connected to the first conveying channel 1, the second conveying channel 2 extends along a second direction y, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction x;
[0042] A first code scanning component 3, disposed near the first conveying channel 1, is configured to scan the information storage code 102, so that the cigarette boxes 101 of the first conveying channel 1 are sorted into the second conveying channel 2 with the same assigned brand information; and
[0043] The second code scanning component 4 is disposed near the second conveying channel 2 and is configured to scan the information storage code 102 to determine whether the cigarette box 101 of the second conveying channel 2 is mixed.
[0044] Specifically, the first conveying channel 1 is a main conveying channel, and the second conveying channel 2 is a sorting channel. Specifically, the information storage code 102 records information such as the brand of the cigarette box. Optionally, the information storage code 102 can be a barcode, or a two-dimensional code, etc. Optionally, the first code scanning component 3 can be a code reader, such as a barcode scanner, or a camera, etc. Optionally, the second code scanning component 4 can be a code reader, such as a barcode scanner, or a camera, etc.
[0045] Optionally, when the scanning result of the second code scanning component 4 shows that mixed cards have occurred in the cigarette box 101 of the second conveying channel 2, an alarm signal can be issued, the operation of the second conveying channel 2 can be stopped, the mixed-card cigarette box can be removed, and an operator can intervene to handle the problem; when the scanning result of the second code scanning component 4 shows that no mixed cards have occurred in the cigarette box 101 of the second conveying channel 2, the second conveying channel 2 operates normally.
[0046] The cigarette box sorting system of this embodiment has a simple structure and high reliability. By scanning the information storage code through the second code scanning component, the brand of the cigarette boxes in the second conveying channel can be compared and verified to determine whether the cigarette boxes entering the second conveying channel are of the same brand, thereby timely determining whether the cigarette boxes in the second conveying channel are mixed, thereby avoiding the mixing of cigarette boxes in the second conveying channel, improving the cigarette box sorting efficiency and sorting accuracy; at the same time, it can prevent mixed-brand cigarette boxes from entering the subsequent stacking and warehousing process, avoiding the occurrence of mixed-brand quality accidents.
[0047] In some embodiments, the cigarette box sorting system may include a controller, such as a PLC controller, etc. The second code scanning component 4 scans or takes a photo of the information storage code 102 attached to the cigarette box 101. After reading the data of the information storage code 102, the controller (PLC) verifies and compares it with the assigned brand information to determine whether the cigarette boxes 101 entering the second conveying channel 2 are of the same brand. If the verification result is the same brand, the second conveying channel 2 continues to operate normally and transports the qualified cigarette boxes 101 to the palletizing station.
[0048] In some embodiments, the cigarette box sorting system further comprises:
[0049] The alarm component is configured to give an alarm when the second code scanning component 4 detects a mixed-brand cigarette box 103 .
[0050] This embodiment automatically alarms through the alarm component, which can prompt the operator to discover the mixed-brand problem in time, prevent the mixed-brand cigarette boxes from entering the subsequent stacking and warehousing process, and avoid the occurrence of mixed-brand quality accidents.
[0051] In some embodiments, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cigarette box sorting system also includes:
[0052] The first sensor 5 is disposed near the second conveying channel 2 and is configured to detect whether the cigarette box 101 reaches the code scanning station to determine the start time of the second code scanning component 4 .
[0053] Specifically, when the cigarette box 101 enters the second conveying passage 2 and is conveyed to the position of the first sensor 5, the first sensor 5 triggers the second code scanning component 4 (such as a barcode scanner or an industrial camera, etc.) to scan or take a photo of the information storage code 102 attached to the cigarette box 101. Optionally, the first sensor 5 can be a photoelectric sensor, etc.
[0054] This embodiment determines the start-up timing of the second code scanning component through the first sensor, and can keep the second code scanning component closed when the cigarette box has not reached the code scanning station, thereby reducing the opening time of the second code scanning component and reducing the energy consumption of the cigarette box sorting system.
[0055] In some embodiments, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the cigarette box sorting system also includes:
[0056] The rejecting device 6 is disposed downstream of the second code scanning component 4 and is configured to reject the mixed-brand cigarette boxes 103 detected by the second code scanning component 4. Specifically, when a normal cigarette box 101 passes through the rejecting device 6, the rejecting device 6 does not operate.
[0057] This embodiment automatically removes mixed-brand cigarette boxes in the second conveying channel through the removal device, which can prevent cigarette boxes of different brands from entering subsequent stacking and other work sections, thereby improving the automation level of the cigarette box sorting system.
[0058] In some embodiments, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the rejection device 6 comprises:
[0059] Push plate 60; and
[0060] The driving component 61 has an output end connected to the push plate 60 , and the driving component 61 is configured to drive the push plate 60 to move along the first direction x to push the mixed-brand cigarette box 103 away from the second conveying channel 2 .
[0061] Specifically, when the normal cigarette box 101 passes through the rejection device 6, the driving component 61 does not move. Specifically, after the mixed brand cigarette box 103 leaves the second conveying channel 2, the driving component 61 drives the push plate 60 to return to the initial position. Optionally, the driving component 61 can be a cylinder, an electric cylinder or other servo motor.
[0062] In this embodiment, the driving component 61 drives the push plate 60 to move along the first direction x to push the mixed-brand cigarette box 103 away from the second conveying channel 2, which can prevent cigarette boxes of different brands from entering subsequent stacking and other work sections, thereby improving the automation level of the cigarette box sorting system.
[0063] In some embodiments, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the rejecting device 6 also includes:
[0064] The second sensor 62 is disposed near the second conveying channel 2 and is configured to detect whether the mixed-brand cigarette box 103 has reached the rejection station. Optionally, the second sensor 62 may be a photoelectric sensor or the like.
[0065] This embodiment determines whether the mixed-brand cigarette box 103 reaches the rejection station through the second sensor 62, and can accurately judge the timing when the mixed-brand cigarette box 103 reaches the rejection station to determine the action timing of the driving component 61, which can improve the automation level of the cigarette box sorting system.
[0066] In some embodiments, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the rejecting device 6 also includes:
[0067] The third conveying channel 63 has a first end connected to the second conveying channel 2, and a second end of the third conveying channel 63 is lower than the second conveying channel 2. The third conveying channel 63 is configured to convey the mixed brand cigarette box 103 to the manual processing station. Optionally, the third conveying channel 63 can be an electronic roller or a conveyor.
[0068] This embodiment conveys mixed-brand cigarette boxes to the manual processing station via the third conveying channel, which can facilitate operators to process the mixed-brand cigarette boxes in a timely manner and improve the convenience of using the cigarette box sorting system.
[0069] In some embodiments, if the verification result of the second code scanning component 4 shows mixed cards, such as Figure 3 , 4 As shown, when the mixed-brand cigarette box 103 is transported to the rejection station, the second sensor 62 is triggered, and the controller (PLC) sends a signal to activate the driving component 61, driving the push plate 60 to move forward, and quickly pushing the mixed-brand cigarette box 103 out of the second conveying channel 2. After that, the mixed-brand cigarette box 103 enters the third conveying channel 63 and is transported to the manual processing station by the third conveying channel 63. At the same time, the controller (PLC) outputs an alarm signal, and the operator performs manual processing. The driving component 61 drives the push plate 60 back to the initial position, and the rejection action is completed.
[0070] In some embodiments, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, a palletizing station is provided at one end of the second conveying channel 2 away from the first conveying channel 1, and the cigarette box sorting system further includes:
[0071] The third sensor 7 is configured to detect whether the cigarette box 101 reaches the palletizing station.
[0072] This embodiment determines whether the cigarette box has arrived at the palletizing station through the third sensor, which can seamlessly connect with the palletizing process, reduce the ineffective waiting time of the palletizing device, and improve the palletizing efficiency.
[0073] In some embodiments, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the information storage code 102 is provided on the top surface of the cigarette box 101, and the cigarette box sorting system further comprises:
[0074] The bracket 8 includes a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. The vertical portion is installed on the side of the second conveying channel 2 along the first direction x. The first end of the horizontal portion is connected to the top of the vertical portion to form an L shape. The second end of the horizontal portion is provided with a second code scanning component 4. The second code scanning component 4 is configured to be arranged above the cigarette box 101 at intervals along a third direction z. The third direction z is perpendicular to the first direction x and the second direction y.
[0075] In this embodiment, the second code scanning component 4 is supported by the bracket 8, so that the second code scanning component 4 is spaced apart from the upper surface of the cigarette box 101 in the third direction z, which can avoid the second code scanning component 4 from colliding with the cigarette box 101 and improve the safety of the cigarette box sorting system.
[0076] In some embodiments, the information storage code 102 includes a barcode, a QR code, or an RFID.
[0077] The information storage code 102 of this embodiment can transmit the cigarette box information to the second code scanning component in a non-contact manner.
[0078] The above is a detailed introduction to a cigarette box sorting system provided by the present disclosure. This article uses specific embodiments to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present disclosure. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present disclosure. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the principles of the present disclosure, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present disclosure, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present disclosure.
Claims
1. A cigarette box sorting system, characterized in that: include: A first conveying channel (1), extending along a first direction (x), and configured to convey a cigarette box (101), wherein the cigarette box (101) is provided with an information storage code (102); A second conveying channel (2) connected to the first conveying channel (1), the second conveying channel (2) extending along a second direction (y), the second direction (y) being perpendicular to the first direction (x); A first code scanning component (3) is arranged near the first conveying channel (1) and is configured to scan the information storage code (102) so as to sort the cigarette boxes (101) of the first conveying channel (1) into the second conveying channel (2) with the same assigned brand information; and The second code scanning component (4) is arranged near the second conveying channel (2) and is configured to scan the information storage code (102) to determine whether the cigarette box (101) of the second conveying channel (2) is mixed.
2. The cigarette box sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The alarm component is configured to generate an alarm when the second code scanning component (4) detects a mixed-brand cigarette box (103).
3. The cigarette box sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A first sensor (5) is disposed near the second conveying channel (2) and is configured to detect whether the cigarette box (101) has reached the code scanning station to determine the start timing of the second code scanning component (4).
4. The cigarette box sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The rejecting device (6) is arranged downstream of the second code scanning component (4) and is configured to reject the mixed-brand cigarette boxes (103) detected by the second code scanning component (4).
5. The cigarette box sorting system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rejecting device (6) comprises: a push plate (60); and A driving component (61), whose output end is connected to the push plate (60), and the driving component (61) is configured to drive the push plate (60) to move along the first direction (x) to push the mixed-brand cigarette box (103) away from the second conveying channel (2).
6. The cigarette box sorting system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rejecting device (6) further comprises: The second sensor (62) is disposed near the second conveying channel (2) and is configured to detect whether the mixed-brand cigarette box (103) has reached the rejection station.
7. The cigarette box sorting system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rejecting device (6) further comprises: A third conveying channel (63), a first end of which is connected to the second conveying channel (2), a second end of which is lower than the second conveying channel (2), and the third conveying channel (63) is configured to convey the mixed-brand cigarette box (103) to a manual processing station.
8. The cigarette box sorting system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: A palletizing station is provided at one end of the second conveying channel (2) away from the first conveying channel (1), and the cigarette box sorting system further comprises: The third sensor (7) is configured to detect whether the cigarette box (101) has arrived at the palletizing station.
9. The cigarette box sorting system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The information storage code (102) is arranged on the top surface of the cigarette box (101), and the cigarette box sorting system further comprises: A bracket (8) comprises a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, wherein the vertical portion is mounted on the side of the second conveying channel (2) along the first direction (x), the first end of the horizontal portion is connected to the top end of the vertical portion to form an L shape, and the second end of the horizontal portion is provided with the second code scanning component (4), and the second code scanning component (4) is configured to be arranged above the cigarette box (101) at intervals along a third direction (z), and the third direction (z) is perpendicular to the first direction (x) and the second direction (y).
10. The cigarette box sorting system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The information storage code (102) includes a barcode, a QR code or an RFID.