Cigarette counting device

By designing a cigarette post counting device and fixing the cigarette posts with slide rails and sliding baffles, the time-consuming and labor-intensive and quality impacts caused by manual counting of cigarette posts during the transfer process are solved, and convenient storage and transportation of cigarette posts are achieved, ensuring the accuracy of the test results.

CN223046240UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-01CHINA TOBACCO JIANGSU INDAL
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422052470.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, cigarette posts are easily time-consuming and labor-intensive during the transfer process due to manual inventory, and may lead to contamination, compression deformation and tobacco thread drop, affecting the quality and accuracy of test results.

Method used

A cigarette cigarette post counting device is designed, including a box, a slide rail and a sample box. The slide rail extends along the width direction of the box. The sample box is slidably connected by a slide rail, with a receiving cavity and a slide chute. The baffle can slidably fix the cigarette posts to prevent shaking and squeezing, and a cigarette post count scale is set for easy storage and transportation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes that the number of cigarette sticks is not required to be manually counted, prevents the cigarette sticks from shaking and extrusion deformation, ensures the quality of cigarette sticks, and improves the accuracy of test results and the convenience of transportation.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of cigarette equipment, and discloses a cigarette counting device which comprises a box body, a sample box and a baffle, the box body is provided with a sliding rail, the sliding rail is provided with a first end and a second end, the first end is lower than the second end in the height direction of the box body, and the sample box is arranged in the box body. The sample box is in sliding connection with the box body through the sliding rail so as to be contained in the box body, filter tips of cigarettes are located at the first end, tobacco shreds in the cigarettes are not prone to falling off, the containing cavity is provided with a sliding groove and cigarette number scales, the baffle is in sliding connection with the sliding groove, the baffle can slide relative to the sample box so as to fix the multiple cigarettes, and the situation that the quality of the cigarettes is affected due to shaking of the cigarettes is prevented. The sample box is simple in structure and convenient to store and transport, the baffles are located on the cigarette number scales corresponding to the sample box, it is guaranteed that the remaining cigarettes in the sample box are always fixed in the sample box under the action of the baffles, meanwhile, the cigarette number scales on the sample box corresponding to the baffles are the number of the cigarettes, manual counting of the number of the cigarettes is not needed, and time and labor are saved.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] When cigarette sticks are transferred from the production line to experimental personnel and then from the experimental personnel to inspection personnel, the number of cigarette sticks is confirmed by manual counting one by one. However, the manual counting process is time-consuming and laborious. It may cause the moisture of the cigarette sticks to change with the ambient temperature and humidity. Moreover, when hands touch the cigarette sticks, it may also cause pollution to the cigarette sticks, affecting the sensory evaluation of the cigarette sticks. In addition, there is no fixed container for the transfer and handover of cigarette sticks, and they are mostly transferred by storing them in plastic seal bags. This process may also cause the cigarette sticks to be squeezed and deformed and the tobacco shreds to fall off, affecting the quality of the cigarette sticks and the accuracy of test results.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a cigarette counting device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a cigarette counting device, which can prevent the cigarette sticks from shaking, being squeezed and deformed, the tobacco shreds from falling off, and the influence of the external environment on the quality of the cigarette sticks, facilitating storage and transportation. At the same time, there is no need to manually count the number of cigarette sticks, which saves time and effort.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] The cigarette counting device includes:

[0007] A box body, on which a slide rail is provided. The slide rail extends along the width direction of the box body. The slide rail has a first end and a second end. The first end is located at the opening of the box body, and the second end is located at the rear end of the box body. The first end is lower than the second end along the height direction of the box body.

[0008] A sample box, which is slidably connected to the box body through the slide rail and can be accommodated in the box body. The sample box has an accommodation cavity for accommodating multiple cigarette sticks. The accommodation cavity is provided with a chute and cigarette number scales. The chute extends along the length direction of the sample box.

[0009] A baffle, which is slidably connected to the chute. The baffle can slide relative to the sample box to fix multiple cigarette sticks, and the baffle is located at the corresponding cigarette number scale of the sample box.

[0010] Preferably, the cigarette counting device further includes a slider, which protrudes from the baffle. The slider is located in the chute and can slide relative to the sample box.

[0011] Preferably, the sample box includes a box body and a clamping plate. The box body is made of transparent plastic material. The clamping plate extends along the width direction of the box body. The clamping plate is slidably connected to the slide rail. There are two clamping plates, and the two clamping plates are respectively connected to both sides of the box body.

[0012] Preferably, the clamping plate and the box body are integrally formed.

[0013] Preferably, the sample box further includes a drawer plate. The drawer plate extends along the length direction of the box body. There are two drawer plates, and the two drawer plates are respectively connected to the other two sides of the box body.

[0014] Preferably, the sample box further includes a sealing cover. The sealing cover is hingedly connected to the box body. The sealing cover is provided with a buckle, and the box body is provided with a buckle groove. The buckle can be clamped in the buckle groove.

[0015] Preferably, the sample box further includes a sealing ring. The sealing ring is connected to the sealing cover. A sealing groove is formed at the edge of the box body. When the sealing cover is covered on the box body, the sealing ring can be clamped in the sealing groove.

[0016] Preferably, there are multiple sample boxes and multiple slide rails. The multiple slide rails are spaced along the height direction of the box body. The multiple sample boxes are respectively slidably connected to the box body through the corresponding slide rails.

[0017] Preferably, the box body includes a shell and a box door. The box door is hingedly connected to the shell. The box door is made of transparent plastic material. A cigarette label groove is provided on the box door, and the cigarette label groove is used for placing a label card.

[0018] Preferably, the cigarette counting device further includes a handle. The handle is connected to the shell. There are two handles, and the two handles are respectively arranged on both sides of the shell.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0020] The cigarette stick counting device provided by the present utility model has a slide rail disposed on a box body. The slide rail extends along the width direction of the box body and has a first end and a second end. The first end is located at the opening of the box body, and the second end is located at the rear wall of the box body. A sample box is inserted from the first end and slides to the second end, so that a plurality of cigarette sticks are stored in the box body. The first end is lower than the second end along the height direction of the box body, and the filter tips of the cigarette sticks are located at the first end, so that the tobacco in the cigarette sticks is not easily dropped. The sample box is slidably connected to the box body through the slide rail and can be accommodated in the box body. The sample box has a receiving cavity for accommodating a plurality of cigarette sticks, and the receiving cavity is provided with a chute and cigarette stick number scales. The chute extends along the length direction of the sample box. A baffle is slidably connected to the chute and can slide horizontally relative to the sample box, so as to fix a plurality of cigarette sticks in the sample box, prevent the cigarette sticks from shaking and affecting their own quality, facilitate storage and transportation, and ensure the accuracy of test results. When a certain number of cigarette sticks are put in or taken out, the baffle can slide horizontally relative to the sample box through the chute, ensuring that the remaining cigarette sticks in the sample box are always fixed in the sample box under the action of the baffle. At the same time, the cigarette stick number scale on the sample box corresponding to the baffle is the number of cigarette sticks, eliminating the need for manual counting of the number of cigarette sticks, saving time and effort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of the cigarette stick counting device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is an internal view of the cigarette stick counting device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic structural view of the sample box provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is an internal view of the sample box provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] REFERENCE MARKS:

[0026] 1, box body; 11, housing; 12, box door;

[0027] 2, slide rail;

[0028] 3, sample box; 31, box body; 32, clamping plate; 33, pull-out plate; 34, sealing cover; 35, sealing ring;

[0029] 4, chute;

[0030] 5, baffle;

[0031] 6, slider;

[0032] 7, cigarette stick identification groove;

[0033] 8, handle. Detailed implementation mode

[0034] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model. In addition, it should be noted that, for the sake of description, only the parts related to the present utility model rather than all the structures are shown in the drawings.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected to", and "fixed" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above and to the right", and "on the top" of the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below and to the left", and "beneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0037] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "left", and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and do not have special meanings.

[0038] Such as Figures 1-4As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the cigarette counting device includes a box body 1, a sample box 3, and a baffle 5. Among them, the box body 1 is provided with a slide rail 2, the slide rail 2 extends along the width direction of the box body 1, the slide rail 2 has a first end and a second end, the first end is located at the opening of the box body 1, the second end is located at the rear wall of the box body 1, and the first end is lower than the second end along the height direction of the box body 1. The sample box 3 is slidably connected to the box body 1 through the slide rail 2 so as to be able to be accommodated in the box body 1. The sample box 3 has a receiving cavity for accommodating multiple cigarettes. The receiving cavity is provided with a chute 4 and cigarette number scales, and the chute 4 extends along the length direction of the sample box 3. The baffle 5 is slidably connected to the chute 4, and the baffle 5 can slide relative to the sample box 3 to fix multiple cigarettes, and the baffle 5 is located at the corresponding cigarette number scale of the sample box 3. Specifically, slide rails 2 are provided on the two inner side walls of the box body 1. Multiple cigarettes are placed in the sample box 3. There are 20 cigarettes in a pack of cigarettes. The length of the sample box 3 is the length of 43 thick cigarettes laid flat, its width is 3 cm longer than the length of the thick cigarette, and its height is 0.5 cm larger than the diameter of the thick cigarette, so that the cigarettes can only be laid flat in a single layer in the sample box 3. The two side edges of the sample box 3 can be slidably connected to the slide rail 2. The sample box 3 is inserted from the first end and slides to the second end, so that multiple cigarettes are stored in the box body 1. The first end is lower than the second end, and the filter tips of the cigarettes are located at the first end, so that the tobacco in the cigarettes is not easy to fall off. The upper and lower sides of the baffle 5 are slidably connected to the chute 4 of the sample box 3. Multiple cigarettes are arranged horizontally in sequence along the length direction of the sample box 3. The baffle 5 can slide horizontally relative to the sample box 3 to fix multiple cigarettes in the sample box 3, playing a fixing role, preventing the cigarettes from shaking, being squeezed and deformed from each other, and the tobacco from falling off, which affects its own quality, is convenient for storage and transportation, and can ensure the accuracy of the test results. When a certain number of cigarettes are put in or taken out, the baffle 5 can slide horizontally relative to the sample box 3 through the chute 4 to ensure that the remaining cigarettes in the sample box 3 are always fixed in the sample box 3 under the action of the baffle 5. At the same time, the cigarette number scale on the sample box 3 corresponding to the baffle 5 is the number of cigarettes, and there is no need to manually count the number of cigarettes, which saves time and effort. Preferably, the bottom of the receiving cavity of each sample box 3 is provided with thick cigarette quantity marks, medium cigarette quantity marks, and thin cigarette quantity marks, which are convenient for quickly summarizing the models of cigarettes and counting the quantities of cigarettes of each model, and are convenient for recording. And the corresponding marks can be of different colors. For example, the bottom of the box contains multiple colors. Red can be selected to correspond to the size of thin cigarettes, yellow to correspond to the size of thick cigarettes, and blue to correspond to the size of medium cigarettes, which is beneficial to quickly distinguish different specifications of cigarettes by color, is convenient for quickly selecting the required marks, and improves work efficiency.

[0039] Further, referring to Figure 4, the cigarette stick counting device further includes a slider 6. The slider 6 protrudes from the baffle 5. The slider 6 is located in the chute 4 and can slide relative to the sample box 3. Specifically, the baffle 5 protrudes with the slider 6, and the slider 6 is integrally formed with the baffle 5. The baffle 5 is slidably connected to the chute 4 through the slider 6, so that the baffle 5 can slide relative to the sample box 3 in a sliding fit manner, thereby fixing multiple cigarette sticks in the sample box 3 for convenient storage and transportation.

[0040] Further, referring to Figure 3 , the sample box 3 includes a box body 31 and a clamping plate 32. The box body 31 is made of transparent plastic material. The clamping plate 32 extends along the width direction of the box body 31. The clamping plate 32 can be slidably connected to the slide rail 2. The number of the clamping plates 32 is two, and the two clamping plates 32 are respectively connected to both sides of the box body 31. Specifically, the box body 31 is made of transparent plastic material, which is convenient for observing the situation of the cigarette sticks. The clamping plate 32 is integrally formed with the box body 31. Through the sliding fit of the clamping plate 32 and the slide rail 2, the box body 31 can be moved into or out of the box body 1. The sample box 3 further includes a pull-out plate 33. The pull-out plate 33 extends along the length direction of the box body 31. The number of the pull-out plates 33 is two, and the two pull-out plates 33 are respectively connected to the other two sides of the box body 31, which is convenient for the operator to pull out the sample box 3 and convenient for taking. Preferably, a support protrusion is provided at one end of the bottom of the box body 31 close to the rear wall of the box body 1. When the box body 31 is placed on a plane, the box body 31 is slightly inclined, which is beneficial to the quick and neat horizontal arrangement of the cigarette sticks in the sample box 3 and ensures that the filter tip ends of the cigarette sticks in the box are slightly lower, and the tobacco in the cigarette sticks is not easy to fall off.

[0041] Further, continue to refer to Figure 3 , the sample box 3 further includes a sealing cover 34. The sealing cover 34 is hingedly connected to the box body 31. The sealing cover 34 is provided with a buckle, and the box body 31 is provided with a buckle groove. The buckle can be clamped in the buckle groove. Specifically, the sample box 3 further includes a sealing ring 35. The sealing ring 35 is connected to the sealing cover 34. A sealing groove is formed at the edge of the box body 31. When the sealing cover 34 covers the box body 31, the sealing ring 35 can be clamped in the sealing groove to ensure the sealing performance of the sample box 3, prevent the cigarette sticks from being affected by the external environment, and ensure the accuracy of the test results.

[0042] Further, referring to Figure 2, there are multiple sample boxes 3 and slide rails 2. The multiple slide rails 2 are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the box body 1. Preferably, each sample box 3 and the corresponding slide rail 2 are provided with a one-to-one corresponding digital identifier, which can ensure that each sample box 3 is slidably connected to the box body 1 through the corresponding slide rail 2 respectively. Preferably, 25 slide rails 2 are arranged on both inner sides of the box body 1 from top to bottom, which can accommodate 25 sample boxes 3, that is, 1000 cigarette sticks can be accommodated, meeting the demand for cigarettes in one experiment. In order to facilitate recording information such as the variety, quantity, sampling location, sampling personnel, and experimental purpose of the experimental cigarette sticks, a folder layer is provided on the upper surface of the sample box 3. One side of the folder layer is open, and when in use, the written information label is inserted into the folder layer. The sample box 3 is inclined along the access direction of the box body 1, that is, the end of the sample box 3 close to the inner wall of the box body 1 is lower than the end close to the opening of the box body 1, which is beneficial for the cigarette sticks to be quickly arranged neatly horizontally in the sample box 3. At the same time, it is also beneficial for the filter tip ends of the cigarette sticks to be located at a lower position, so that the cut tobacco in the cigarette sticks is not easy to fall off.

[0043] Further, referring to Figure 1 , the box body 1 includes a shell 11 and a box door 12. The box door 12 is hinged to the shell 11. The box door 12 is made of transparent plastic material, and a cigarette stick identification groove 7 is provided on the box door 12 for placing an identification card. Specifically, the box door 12 is made of transparent plastic material, which is convenient for directly observing the cigarette sticks in the sample box 3 inside the shell 11 from the outside. The identification card is used to display the variety and experimental purpose of the cigarette sticks in the box body 1. The box door 12 is provided with a buckle groove, and the shell 11 is provided with a buckle matching the buckle groove. The buckle can be snap-fitted and fixed with the buckle groove, so that the box door 12 and the shell 11 form a relatively fixed space, which is convenient for storage and transportation.

[0044] Further, referring to Figures 1-2 , the cigarette stick counting device for cigarettes further includes a handle 8. The handle 8 is connected to the shell 11, and the number of the handles 8 is two. The two handles 8 are respectively arranged on both sides of the shell 11. Specifically, the operator holds the two handles 8, which is convenient for moving the cigarette stick counting device for cigarettes to a designated position.

[0045] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly explaining the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cigarette counting device, characterized in that: include: A box (1), the box (1) being provided with a slide rail (2), the slide rail (2) extending along the width direction of the box (1), the slide rail (2) having a first end and a second end, the first end being located at the opening of the box (1), the second end being located at the rear wall of the box (1), and the first end being lower than the second end along the height direction of the box (1); A sample box (3), the sample box (3) being slidably connected to the box body (1) via the slide rail (2) so as to be accommodated in the box body (1), the sample box (3) having a receiving cavity for accommodating a plurality of cigarettes, the receiving cavity being provided with a slide groove (4) and a scale for the number of cigarettes, the slide groove (4) extending along the length direction of the sample box (3); A baffle (5), wherein the baffle (5) is slidably connected to the slide groove (4), and the baffle (5) can slide relative to the sample box (3) to fix a plurality of cigarettes, and the baffle (5) is located at the cigarette number scale corresponding to the sample box (3).

2. The cigarette counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cigarette counting device further comprises a slider (6), wherein the slider (6) is protruding from the baffle (5), and the slider (6) is located in the slide groove (4) and can slide relative to the sample box (3).

3. The cigarette counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sample box (3) comprises a box body (31) and a card plate (32), wherein the box body (31) is made of a transparent plastic material, and the card plate (32) is extended along the width direction of the box body (31), and the card plate (32) can be slidably connected to the slide rail (2), and there are two card plates (32), and the two card plates (32) are respectively connected to two sides of the box body (31).

4. The cigarette counting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping plate (32) and the box body (31) are integrally formed.

5. The cigarette counting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sample box (3) further comprises a pull-out plate (33), wherein the pull-out plate (33) is extended along the length direction of the box body (31), and there are two pull-out plates (33), which are respectively connected to the other two sides of the box body (31).

6. The cigarette counting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sample box (3) further comprises a sealing cover (34), wherein the sealing cover (34) is hingedly connected to the box body (31), the sealing cover (34) is provided with a buckle, and the box body (31) is provided with a buckle groove, and the buckle can be buckled in the buckle groove.

7. The cigarette counting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sample box (3) further comprises a sealing ring (35), wherein the sealing ring (35) is connected to the sealing cover (34), and a sealing groove is provided on the edge of the box body (31). When the sealing cover (34) is covered on the box body (31), the sealing ring (35) can be snapped into the sealing groove.

8. The cigarette counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are a plurality of sample boxes (3) and a plurality of slide rails (2), and the plurality of slide rails (2) are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the box body (1). The plurality of sample boxes (3) are slidably connected to the box body (1) via the corresponding slide rails (2).

9. The cigarette counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (1) comprises a shell (11) and a door (12); the door (12) is hingedly connected to the shell (11); the door (12) is made of a transparent plastic material; a cigarette identification slot (7) is provided on the door (12); and the cigarette identification slot (7) is used for placing an identification card.

10. The cigarette counting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cigarette counting device further comprises a handle (8), wherein the handle (8) is connected to the housing (11), and there are two handles (8), which are respectively arranged on two sides of the housing (11).