Device for detecting oil filling quantity of electronic cigarette

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic cigarette production, and particularly discloses an electronic cigarette oil injection quantity detection device, which comprises a conveying device, a detection device and a control device, the weighing module is located on the side face of the conveying device and comprises a weighing support, a plurality of weighing sensors installed on the weighing support and a plurality of weighing jigs which are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the weighing sensors and located above the corresponding weighing sensors; the control device is electrically connected to each weighing sensor and is provided with an alarm unit for sending warning information; and the transfer manipulator is used for carrying out electronic cigarette transfer operation between the transportation jig and each weighing jig. The device for detecting the oil injection amount of the electronic cigarette can detect whether enough tobacco tar is injected into the electronic cigarette or not.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic cigarette production, and in particular to an electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device. Background Art

[0002] During the assembly of the electronic cigarette, it is necessary to inject oil into the oil tank inside the electronic cigarette. At present, the amount of oil injected is completely controlled by the oil injection pump. For example, assuming that the oil injection pump can inject 5ml of oil in 1s under rated working conditions, as long as the oil injection pump works for 1s, the system will determine that a sufficient amount of oil has been injected.

[0003] In fact, due to the existence of empty sections in the oil filling pipeline or delayed oil discharge, it often happens that although the oil filling pump runs for 1 second, in fact, less than 5 ml of oil is injected into the e-cigarette.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a detection device for detecting whether a sufficient amount of e-cigarette oil is injected into the e-cigarette.

[0005] The above information disclosed in this Background section is included only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the present disclosure and therefore it may contain information that does not form the prior art that is currently known to a person of ordinary skill in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] One object of the utility model is to provide an electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device, which can detect whether the electronic cigarette is filled with a sufficient amount of oil.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides an electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device, comprising:

[0008] A conveying device, the conveying device is used to convey a transport jig loaded with electronic cigarettes;

[0009] A weighing module, the weighing module is located at the side of the conveying device, and includes a weighing bracket, a plurality of weighing sensors installed on the weighing bracket, and a plurality of weighing jigs arranged one by one corresponding to each of the weighing sensors and located above the corresponding weighing sensors;

[0010] A control device, the control device is electrically connected to each of the weighing sensors and is provided with an alarm unit for sending warning information;

[0011] A transfer robot is used to transfer the electronic cigarette between the transport jig and each of the weighing jigs.

[0012] Optionally, the weighing sensor is detachably connected to the weighing bracket.

[0013] Optionally, the weighing bracket is provided with a plurality of positioning slots corresponding one-to-one to each of the weighing sensors;

[0014] Each weighing sensor can be installed in the corresponding positioning slot by plugging.

[0015] Optionally, the weighing sensor is detachably connected to the weighing jig.

[0016] Optionally, a threaded hole is provided on the top of the weighing sensor;

[0017] The top surface of the weighing fixture is provided with a plug-in slot which is concave downward and has a shape and size matching the electronic cigarette; the bottom of the plug-in slot is provided with a bolt hole at a position corresponding to the threaded hole;

[0018] A locking bolt is arranged in the plug-in slot, and the locking bolt passes through the bolt hole and is fastened to the threaded hole.

[0019] Optionally, the weighing sensor is magnetically connected to the weighing jig via a magnetic attraction component.

[0020] Optionally, the magnetic attraction component includes a first magnetic attraction component installed on the top surface of the weighing sensor, and a second magnetic attraction component installed on the bottom surface of the weighing fixture and magnetically connected to the first magnetic attraction component;

[0021] Wherein, the first magnetic attraction member and the second magnetic attraction member are both magnets; or, one of the first magnetic attraction member and the second magnetic attraction member is a magnet and the other is an iron sheet.

[0022] Optionally, the weighing bracket includes an upper plate for mounting each weighing sensor, a base located below the upper plate, and a plurality of support rods connecting the upper plate and the base.

[0023] Optionally, the conveying device includes two conveyor belts arranged at intervals, and a lifting mechanism is provided between the two conveyor belts.

[0024] Optionally, the alarm unit includes at least one of a display screen for sending graphic warning information, a buzzer for sending sound warning information, and a flash light for sending light warning information.

[0025] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that: an electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device is provided, the conveying device transports the transport jig loaded with the electronic cigarette to a position close to the weighing module, and the transfer manipulator puts the electronic cigarette in the transport jig into each weighing jig for weighing;

[0026] The control device obtains the weight data collected by each weighing sensor, and compares the collected weight data with the pre-stored net weight of the electronic cigarette. If the difference between the two exceeds the allowable range, it means that the oil injection amount is abnormal; if the difference between the two is within the allowable range, it means that the oil injection amount is normal.

[0027] Therefore, the electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device provided by the utility model can detect whether the electronic cigarette is filled with a sufficient amount of oil. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device provided in an embodiment;

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a weighing module provided in an embodiment.

[0031] In the figure:

[0032] 100. Transportation jig;

[0033] 1. conveying device; 101. conveyor belt;

[0034] 2. Weighing module; 201. Weighing bracket; 2011. Upper plate; 2011a. Positioning slot; 2012. Base; 2013. Support rod; 202. Weighing sensor; 2021. Threaded hole; 203. Weighing fixture; 2031. Plug-in slot;

[0035] 3. Control device;

[0036] 4. Transfer the robot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The reference to "embodiment" in the present invention means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The word "embodiment" appearing in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it particularly limit its independence or association with other embodiments. In principle, in the present invention, as long as there is no technical contradiction or conflict, the various technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form a corresponding implementable technical solution.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used in this document have the same meanings as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs; the use of relevant terms in this document is only for describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, the term "and / or" is an expression used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships may exist, for example, A and / or B, which means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist at the same time. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the objects before and after are in a logical relationship of "or".

[0040] In the present invention, terms such as “first” and “second” are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship of quantity, priority or sequence between these entities or operations.

[0041] Without further restrictions, in the present invention, the words "include", "comprises", "has" or other similar expressions used in sentences are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. These expressions do not exclude the presence of additional elements in the process, method or product including the elements, so that the process, method or product including a series of elements may include not only those limited elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also include elements inherent to such process, method or product.

[0042] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in the present invention, expressions such as "greater than", "less than", "exceed" and the like are understood to exclude the number itself; expressions such as "above", "below", "within" and the like are understood to include the number itself. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "multiple" means more than two (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups", "multiple times", etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the space-related expressions used, such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of the present invention or facilitating the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or component must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, in the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix", "set" and the like used should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication 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 those skilled in the technical field of the present utility model, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] The utility model provides an electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device, which is suitable for an application scenario in which an electronic cigarette after oil filling is weighed and the oil filling amount is detected.

[0046] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device includes a conveying device 1, a weighing module 2, a control device 3, and a transfer manipulator 4. The conveying device 1 is used to convey the transport jig 100 loaded with electronic cigarettes; the weighing module 2 is located at the side of the conveying device 1, including a weighing bracket 201, a plurality of weighing sensors 202 installed on the weighing bracket 201, and a plurality of weighing jigs 203 arranged one by one corresponding to each of the weighing sensors 202 and located above the corresponding weighing sensors 202; the control device 3 is electrically connected to each of the weighing sensors 202, and is provided with an alarm unit for sending warning information; the transfer manipulator 4 is used to transfer the electronic cigarette between the transport jig 100 and each of the weighing jigs 203.

[0047] The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device provided in this embodiment, the conveying device 1 transports the transport jig 100 loaded with the electronic cigarette to a position close to the weighing module 2, and the transfer manipulator 4 puts the electronic cigarette in the transport jig 100 into each weighing jig 203 for weighing;

[0048] The control device 3 obtains the weight data collected by each weighing sensor 202, and compares the collected weight data with the pre-stored weight data (the net weight of the electronic cigarette). If the difference between the two exceeds the allowable range, it means that the oil injection amount is abnormal; if the difference between the two is within the allowable range, it means that the oil injection amount is normal.

[0049] Therefore, the electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device provided by the utility model can detect whether the electronic cigarette is filled with a sufficient amount of oil.

[0050] It should be noted that, generally, the weight of each component of the electronic cigarette is fixed, and therefore, the net weight of the electronic cigarette is also fixed, so the net weight of the electronic cigarette can be pre-stored in the control device 3 in advance.

[0051] After the inspection is completed, the transfer robot 4 puts the electronic cigarettes with qualified weight back into the transport fixture 100 and flows into the downstream process; if there are electronic cigarettes with unqualified weight, the alarm unit will sound an alarm to remind the workshop workers to come and deal with it.

[0052] Optionally, the alarm unit includes at least one of a display screen for sending graphic warning information, a buzzer for sending sound warning information, and a flash light for sending light warning information, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0053] In this embodiment, the conveying device 1 includes two conveyor belts 101 arranged at intervals, and a lifting mechanism is provided between the two conveyor belts 101. After the lifting mechanism lifts the transport jig 100 upward, the transfer robot 4 performs the electronic cigarette transfer operation between the transport jig 100 and the weighing jig 203.

[0054] In this embodiment, the weighing sensor 202 is detachably connected to the weighing bracket 201. Different weighing sensors 202 have different detection accuracy and range. When weighing and testing electronic cigarettes of different specifications and models is required, a suitable weighing sensor 202 is selected according to the weight of the electronic cigarette to be tested. The weighing sensor 202 is detachably connected to the weighing bracket 201, which is convenient for removing the original weighing sensor 202 from the weighing bracket 201 and then installing a new weighing sensor 202 into the weighing bracket 201.

[0055] For example, the weighing bracket 201 includes an upper plate 2011 for mounting each weighing sensor 202, a base 2012 located below the upper plate 2011, and a plurality of support rods 2013 connecting the upper plate 2011 and the base 2012. The upper plate 2011 is provided with a plurality of positioning slots 2011a corresponding to each weighing sensor 202; each weighing sensor 202 can be plugged and installed in the corresponding positioning slot 2011a. The plug-in connection method is extremely simple and convenient to install and disassemble.

[0056] Optionally, the weighing sensor 202 is detachably connected to the weighing jig 203. Electronic cigarettes of different specifications and models have different shapes and sizes. When weighing and testing electronic cigarettes of different specifications and models is required, a suitable weighing jig 203 is selected according to the weight of the electronic cigarette to be tested. The weighing sensor 202 is detachably connected to the weighing jig 203, which facilitates the removal of the original weighing sensor 202 from the weighing jig 203, and then the installation of the new weighing jig 203 on the original weighing sensor 202.

[0057] In this embodiment, a threaded hole 2021 is provided on the top of the weighing sensor 202; a plug-in slot 2031 which is recessed downward and has a shape and size matching that of the electronic cigarette is provided on the top surface of the weighing fixture 203; a bolt hole is provided at the bottom of the plug-in slot 2031 corresponding to the position of the threaded hole 2021; a locking bolt is provided in the plug-in slot 2031, and the locking bolt passes through the bolt hole and is fastened to the threaded hole 2021.

[0058] It should be noted that, generally, the top of the weighing sensor 202 purchased on the market is provided with a threaded hole 2021. The weighing fixture 203 is installed on the weighing sensor 202 by means of locking bolts. There is no need to modify the weighing sensor 202, and the connection between the weighing fixture 203 and the weighing sensor 202 is relatively reliable.

[0059] In some other embodiments, the weighing sensor 202 is magnetically connected to the weighing fixture 203 through a magnetic component. The magnetic connection is easy to disassemble and assemble, which can greatly improve the efficiency of replacing the weighing fixture 203.

[0060] Specifically, the magnetic attraction component includes a first magnetic attraction component installed on the top surface of the weighing sensor 202, and a second magnetic attraction component installed on the bottom surface of the weighing fixture 203 and magnetically connected to the first magnetic attraction component; wherein, the first magnetic attraction component and the second magnetic attraction component are both magnets; or, one of the first magnetic attraction component and the second magnetic attraction component is a magnet and the other is an iron sheet.

[0061] Furthermore, the first magnetic element may be fixed to the top surface of the weighing sensor 202 by bonding or welding.

[0062] In summary, the electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device provided in this embodiment has the following advantages: the transfer manipulator 4 puts the electronic cigarette in the transport fixture 100 into each weighing fixture 203 for weighing; the control device 3 obtains the weight data collected by each weighing sensor 202, and compares the collected weight data with the pre-stored weight data (the net weight of the electronic cigarette). If the difference between the two exceeds the allowable range, it means that the oil filling amount is abnormal; if the difference between the two is within the allowable range, it means that the oil filling amount is normal. Therefore, the electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device provided by the utility model can detect whether the electronic cigarette is injected with sufficient oil.

[0063] It should be noted that the linear drive mechanism mentioned in the present invention can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, an electric cylinder or a motor screw linear module, etc., and the rotary drive mechanism mentioned can be a brushed motor, a brushless motor, or a rotary cylinder, etc. The present invention does not limit the specific structural forms of the linear drive mechanism and the rotary drive mechanism.

[0064] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the specification and drawings of this application, this does not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. All technical solutions generated by replacing or modifying equivalent structures or equivalent processes based on the essential concept of this application using the contents recorded in the specification and drawings of this application, as well as directly or indirectly implementing the technical solutions of the above embodiments in other related technical fields, are included in the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device, characterized in that: include: A conveying device, the conveying device is used to convey a transport jig loaded with electronic cigarettes; A weighing module, the weighing module is located at the side of the conveying device, and includes a weighing bracket, a plurality of weighing sensors installed on the weighing bracket, and a plurality of weighing jigs arranged one by one corresponding to each of the weighing sensors and located above the corresponding weighing sensors; A control device, the control device is electrically connected to each of the weighing sensors and is provided with an alarm unit for sending warning information; A transfer robot is used to transfer the electronic cigarette between the transport jig and each of the weighing jigs.

2. The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing sensor is detachably connected to the weighing bracket.

3. The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The weighing bracket is provided with a plurality of positioning slots corresponding to each of the weighing sensors; Each weighing sensor can be installed in the corresponding positioning slot by plugging.

4. The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing sensor is detachably connected to the weighing jig.

5. The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A threaded hole is provided on the top of the weighing sensor; The top surface of the weighing fixture is provided with a plug-in slot which is concave downward and has a shape and size matching the electronic cigarette; the bottom of the plug-in slot is provided with a bolt hole at a position corresponding to the threaded hole; A locking bolt is arranged in the plug-in slot, and the locking bolt passes through the bolt hole and is fastened to the threaded hole.

6. The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The weighing sensor is magnetically connected to the weighing fixture via a magnetic attraction component.

7. The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The magnetic attraction component includes a first magnetic attraction component installed on the top surface of the weighing sensor, and a second magnetic attraction component installed on the bottom surface of the weighing fixture and magnetically connected to the first magnetic attraction component; Wherein, the first magnetic attraction member and the second magnetic attraction member are both magnets; or, one of the first magnetic attraction member and the second magnetic attraction member is a magnet and the other is an iron sheet.

8. The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing bracket comprises an upper plate for mounting each weighing sensor, a base located below the upper plate, and a plurality of supporting rods connecting the upper plate and the base.

9. The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The conveying device comprises two conveyor belts arranged at intervals, and a lifting mechanism is arranged between the two conveyor belts.

10. The electronic cigarette oil filling amount detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alarm unit includes at least one of a display screen for sending graphic warning information, a buzzer for sending sound warning information, and a flash lamp for sending light warning information.

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