Tool for adjusting length of cigarette on closing wheel

By designing tooling for the close wheel, using telescopic rods and scale adjustment tooling casings, combined with positioning block installation, the problem of inaccurate adjustment of the close wheel in cigarette production is solved, and the rapid and accurate adjustment of the cigarette length and the improvement of production efficiency are achieved.

CN223169138UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01CHINA TOBACCO SHAANXI IND
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421595054.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-08
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-08

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Technical Problem

The adjustment method of the close wheel in the existing cigarette production lacks work assistance, resulting in inaccurate adjustment of the length of the cigarette stand and low efficiency, which cannot be achieved in one step, and there are defects in length and quality.

Method used

A tool set for the close wheel is designed, including a workpiece sleeve, a positioning block, a telescopic rod and a scale. The tool set is adjusted in place by the telescopic rod and a scale, and is installed on the close wheel in conjunction with the positioning block to achieve precise adjustment of the floating ring.

Benefits of technology

It realizes rapid and accurate adjustment of the close wheel, improves the quality consistency and production efficiency of the cigarette length, simplifies the operation process, and improves maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a tool for adjusting the length of cigarettes on a closing wheel, and belongs to the technical field of tobacco processing equipment. Comprising a tool sleeve body, the middle of the tool sleeve body is fixedly sleeved with a positioning block, and the positioning block is used for being matched with an annular groove in the middle of a closing wheel on the cigarette equipment; a left telescopic rod is sleeved with a left end pipe of the tool sleeve body in a telescopic mode, a right telescopic rod is sleeved with a right end pipe of the tool sleeve body in a telescopic mode, and scales are arranged on the surface of the left telescopic rod and the surface of the right telescopic rod. The left telescopic rod and the right telescopic rod are fixed by adjusting the positions in the tool sleeve body through stretching according to the length of a cigarette standard cone and are used for adjusting the positions of floating rings at the left end and the right end of the closing wheel. The drawing wheel can be quickly and accurately adjusted in place, the adjusting precision is guaranteed, the length and quality of cigarettes are improved, and the working efficiency can be greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of tobacco processing equipment, and particularly relates to a tool for adjusting the length of cigarettes on a closing wheel. Background Art

[0002] In cigarette production, cigarettes vary in length. In practice, cigarette length is determined by adjusting the closing wheel on the equipment. This is done by adjusting the distance between the floating rings at each end of the closing wheel to maintain the correct length. However, current closing wheel adjustment methods lack manual assistance and cannot be performed in one step. Repeated comparisons and adjustments with testing equipment are required. Even with this method, cigarettes still produce length and quality defects. Furthermore, the existing method takes a long time to adjust, severely impacting work efficiency. Therefore, improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem solved by the utility model is to provide a tool for adjusting the length of cigarettes on the closing wheel. The purpose of the utility model is to design a tool for adjusting the closing wheel and the floating ring in the cigarette rolling equipment, which can quickly and accurately adjust the closing wheel into place, ensure the adjustment accuracy, improve the length and quality of cigarettes, and improve work efficiency.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is:

[0005] The tooling for adjusting the length of cigarettes on the closing wheel comprises a tooling sleeve body, a fixed sleeve in the middle of the tooling sleeve body is provided with a positioning block, and the positioning block is used to adapt to the circular groove in the middle of the closing wheel on the cigarette rolling equipment; a left telescopic rod is telescopically sleeved inside the left end tube of the tooling sleeve body, and a right telescopic rod is telescopically sleeved inside the right end tube of the tooling sleeve body, and scales are provided on the surfaces of the left telescopic rod and the right telescopic rod. The left telescopic rod and the right telescopic rod are adjusted to their positions in the tooling sleeve body by telescoping according to the length of the cigarette cone and fixed, and are used to adjust the positions of the floating rings at the left and right ends of the closing wheel.

[0006] To further define the above solution, the tool sleeve body includes a left sleeve and a right sleeve that are coaxially connected, and the right end of the left sleeve and the left end of the right sleeve are sleeved and locked to clamp the positioning block therebetween.

[0007] Further limiting the above solution, the right end of the left sleeve is coaxially connected to a left sleeve connector, the outer diameter of the left sleeve connector is smaller than the outer diameter of the left sleeve, and left pins are further provided on both sides of the right end of the left sleeve;

[0008] The inside of the left end of the right sleeve is a right sleeve hole for matching with the left sleeve connector, and right pins are provided on both sides of the left end of the right sleeve;

[0009] The positioning block is provided with a connection hole adapted to the outer diameter of the left sleeve connector, and left pin holes are provided on both sides of the left end of the connection hole, and right pin holes are provided on both sides of the right end of the connection hole;

[0010] The connecting hole of the positioning block is sleeved on the left sleeve connecting head, and the left sleeve connecting head of the left sleeve is inserted into the right sleeve hole of the right sleeve and is tightened and fixed by a top screw; at the same time, the left pin at the right end of the left sleeve is positioned and sleeved with the left pin hole of the positioning block, and the right pin at the left end of the right sleeve is positioned and sleeved with the right pin hole of the positioning block, and the right end of the left sleeve and the left end of the right sleeve clamp the positioning block.

[0011] As a further limitation of the above solution, one side of the positioning block is an arc surface adapted to the surface of the annular groove in the middle of the wheel.

[0012] To further limit the above solution, after the positions of the left telescopic rod and the right telescopic rod are adjusted, they are tightened and fixed to the tooling sleeve body through adjusting knobs.

[0013] As a further limitation of the above solution, the left end of the left telescopic rod and the right end of the right telescopic rod are both provided with contact heads.

[0014] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are:

[0015] This solution is designed for adjusting the closing wheel and float ring in cigarette rolling equipment. First, adjust the tool to the desired length by extending and retracting the left and right telescopic rods and using a scale. Then, install it on the closing wheel using positioning blocks. Then, adjust it according to the usual adjustment method until the float ring just touches the contact pins on the left and right ends of the tool. Using this tool to adjust the floating ring position of the closing wheel can quickly and accurately adjust the closing wheel to the correct position, ensuring adjustment accuracy, improving the length and quality of cigarettes, and significantly improving work efficiency. This tool has a simple structure, is easy to carry, has high precision, and is easy to use, which improves the maintenance efficiency of cigarette rolling equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the left sleeve and the left telescopic rod in the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the right sleeve and the right telescopic rod in the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the positioning block in the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the approaching wheel in the cigarette-making equipment involved in the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of using the tooling of the utility model to adjust the approaching wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus comprising the element.

[0024] See also Figure 1-6 , describe in detail the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0025] Example: Tooling for adjusting the length of cigarettes on the approaching wheel, see Figure 1 As shown, it includes a tool sleeve body 1, a positioning block 2 is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the tool sleeve body 1, and the positioning block 2 is used to adapt to the annular groove 9-1 in the middle of the closing wheel 9 on the cigarette making equipment; the left end tube of the tool sleeve body 1 is telescopically sleeved with a left telescopic rod 3, and the right end tube of the tool sleeve body 1 is telescopically sleeved with a right telescopic rod 4, and scales 5 are provided on the surfaces of the left telescopic rod 3 and the right telescopic rod 4. The left telescopic rod 3 and the right telescopic rod 4 are adjusted to their positions in the tool sleeve body 1 by telescoping according to the length of the cigarette cone and are fixed and used to adjust the positions of the floating rings 10 at the left and right ends of the closing wheel 9.

[0026] In this embodiment, see Figure 5 and 6 As shown, first adjust the fixture to the desired length by extending and retracting the left and right telescopic rods and using the scale. Then, install it on the approaching wheel using the positioning blocks. Then, adjust it according to the usual adjustment method until the float rings just contact the left and right ends of the fixture. Using this fixture to adjust the position of the approaching wheel's float rings allows for quick and accurate adjustment, ensuring precise adjustment, improving cigarette length and quality, and significantly increasing work efficiency.

[0027] In a specific embodiment: The tooling sleeve body 1 includes a left sleeve 1-1 and a right sleeve 1-2 that are coaxially connected. The right end of the left sleeve 1-1 and the left end of the right sleeve 1-2 are sleeved and connected and locked, clamping the positioning block 2 therebetween.

[0028] The above structure facilitates the disassembly of the tooling sleeve body and the installation of the positioning block.

[0029] Specifically: Refer to Figure 2 and 3 As shown, a left sleeve connector 1-1-1 is coaxially connected to the right end of the left sleeve 1-1. The outer diameter of the left sleeve connector 1-1-1 is smaller than the outer diameter of the left sleeve 1-1. Two left pins 1-1-2 are also provided on both sides of the right end of the left sleeve 1-1;

[0030] The inner part of the left end of the right sleeve 1-2 is a right sleeve hole 1-2-1 for fittingly mating with the left sleeve connector 1-1-1. Two right pins 1-2-2 are provided on both sides of the left end of the right sleeve 1-2;

[0031] Refer to Figure 4 As shown, a connection hole 2-1 for fittingly mating with the outer diameter of the left sleeve connector 1-1-1 is provided on the positioning block 2. Two left pin holes 2-3 are provided on both sides of the left end of the connection hole 2-1, and two right pin holes 2-4 are provided on both sides of the right end of the connection hole 2-1;

[0032] The connection hole 2-1 of the positioning block 2 is sleeved on the left sleeve connector 1-1-1. The left sleeve connector 1-1-1 of the left sleeve 1-1 is inserted into the right sleeve hole 1-2-1 of the right sleeve 1-2 and fixed tightly by a setscrew 8; At the same time, the left pin 1-1-2 at the right end of the left sleeve 1-1 is positioned and sleeved with the left pin hole 2-3 of the positioning block 2, the right pin 1-2-2 at the left end of the right sleeve 1-2 is positioned and sleeved with the right pin hole 2-4 of the positioning block 2, and the right end of the left sleeve 1-1 and the left end of the right sleeve 1-2 clamp the positioning block 2.

[0033] In the above structure, the positioning block is clamped between the left sleeve and the right sleeve. The left sleeve and the right sleeve are connected by a method of sleeving through the shaft hole and fixing with a setscrew. The structure is simple and easy to manufacture, which not only realizes the fixation of the positioning block but also realizes the connection of the left and right sleeves. And the left and right sleeves and the positioning block are positioned by pins, which can ensure that the surface that is positioned and fits with the approaching wheel faces downward during the installation process, while the surfaces with scales on the left and right telescopic rods face upward, facilitating observation.

[0034] In a specific embodiment: Refer to Figure 4 As shown, one side of the positioning block 2 is an arc surface 2-2 for fittingly mating with the surface of the circular ring groove 9-1 in the middle of the approaching wheel 9.

[0035] The structure of the positioning block ensures a close fit with the approaching wheel, ensures the stability of the tooling during adjustment, and improves the adjustment accuracy. In addition, the positioning block can be replaced according to actual conditions.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, after the positions of the left telescopic rod 3 and the right telescopic rod 4 are adjusted, they are tightened and fixed to the tool sleeve body 1 through the adjusting knob 7 .

[0037] In the above structure, the adjustment knob is used to lock the left and right telescopic rods with scales, and the left and right telescopic rods must be symmetrically distributed after adjustment.

[0038] In a specific embodiment, the left end of the left telescopic rod 3 and the right end of the right telescopic rod 4 are both provided with contact heads 6, which are used to support the floating ring.

[0039] The utility model is a tool designed for adjusting the closing wheel and the floating ring in the cigarette rolling equipment. The tool is used to adjust the floating ring position of the closing wheel, so that the closing wheel can be adjusted into place quickly and accurately, the adjustment accuracy is guaranteed, the length and quality of the cigarettes are improved, and the work efficiency can be greatly improved. The tool has a simple structure, is easy to carry, has high precision, is easy to use, and improves maintenance efficiency.

[0040] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. It is intended that all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims be encompassed within the present invention, and any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims to which they relate.

[0041] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A tool for adjusting the length of cigarettes on a closing wheel, characterized by: It includes a tooling sleeve body (1). A positioning block (2) is fixedly sleeved in the middle of the tooling sleeve body (1). The positioning block (2) is used to fit with the circular groove (9-1) in the middle of the approaching wheel (9) on the cigarette-making equipment. A left telescopic rod (3) is telescopically sleeved inside the left end pipe of the tooling sleeve body (1), and a right telescopic rod (4) is telescopically sleeved inside the right end pipe of the tooling sleeve body (1). Scales (5) are provided on the surfaces of the left telescopic rod (3) and the right telescopic rod (4). The left telescopic rod (3) and the right telescopic rod (4) are fixed by adjusting their positions through telescoping in the tooling sleeve body (1) according to the standard length of the cigarette rod and are used for adjusting the positions of the floating rings (10) at the left and right ends of the approaching wheel (9). The tooling sleeve body (1) includes a left sleeve (1-1) and a right sleeve (1-2) connected coaxially. The right end of the left sleeve (1-1) and the left end of the right sleeve (1-2) are sleeved and connected and locked tightly, clamping the positioning block (2) between them. A left sleeve connector (1-1-1) is coaxially connected to the right end of the left sleeve (1-1). The outer diameter of the left sleeve connector (1-1-1) is smaller than the outer diameter of the left sleeve (1-1). Two left pins (1-1-2) are also provided on both sides of the right end of the left sleeve (1-1). The inner part of the left end of the right sleeve (1-2) is a right sleeve hole (1-2-1) for fitting with the left sleeve connector (1-1-1). Two right pins (1-2-2) are provided on both sides of the left end of the right sleeve (1-2). A connection hole (2-1) for fitting with the outer diameter of the left sleeve connector (1-1-1) is provided on the positioning block (2). Two left pin holes (2-3) are provided on both sides of the left end of the connection hole (2-1), and two right pin holes (2-4) are provided on both sides of the right end of the connection hole (2-1). The connection hole (2-1) of the positioning block (2) is sleeved on the left sleeve connector (1-1-1). The left sleeve connector (1-1-1) of the left sleeve (1-1) is inserted into the right sleeve hole (1-2-1) of the right sleeve (1-2) and fixed tightly by a setscrew (8). At the same time, the left pin (1-1-2) at the right end of the left sleeve (1-1) is positioned and sleeved with the left pin hole (2-3) of the positioning block (2), and the right pin (1-2-2) at the left end of the right sleeve (1-2) is positioned and sleeved with the right pin hole (2-4) of the positioning block (2). The right end of the left sleeve (1-1) and the left end of the right sleeve (1-2) clamp the positioning block (2). One side of the positioning block (2) is an arc surface (2-2) for fitting with the surface of the circular groove (9-1) in the middle of the approaching wheel (9).

2. The tool for adjusting cigarette length on a closing wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the positions of the left telescopic rod (3) and the right telescopic rod (4) are adjusted, they are fixed tightly to the tooling sleeve body (1) through an adjusting knob (7).

3. The tool for adjusting cigarette length on a closing wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: Contact heads (6) are provided at the left end of the left telescopic rod (3) and the right end of the right telescopic rod (4).