Press-fit sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges

Abstract

The utility model relates to a press-fit sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges. The press-fit sorting device comprises a support; the transmission assembly is installed on the support and can transmit the electronic cigarette cartridges to a processing area on the support one by one; the integrated processing module is located in the processing area and comprises at least one pressing station and a detection station, the pressing station is provided with a pressing mechanism capable of pressing and assembling the cigarette cartridges, the detection station is provided with a sorting mechanism, and the sorting mechanism is used for conducting quality detection and automatic sorting on the pressed cigarette cartridges. According to the utility model, through the cooperation of the transmission assembly, the pressing mechanism and the detection mechanism, the purposes of automatic transmission, automatic pressing and automatic screening of defective products during cigarette cartridge assembly are achieved; through automatic detection and sorting, it is ensured that the pressed smoke cartridges meet the quality standard, and defective products are reduced; meanwhile, manual intervention is remarkably reduced in the automatic conveying and pressing process; and moreover, misjudgment possibly existing in manual detection is avoided through machine detection, and the detection accuracy is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic cigarette production, and more specifically, to a pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges. Background Art

[0002] With the booming development of the e-cigarette market, the production efficiency and product quality of e-cigarette cartridges have become the focus of attention in the industry, and the production efficiency and quality requirements of e-cigarette cartridges are becoming increasingly higher, especially in the pressing and assembly process of e-cigarette cartridges.

[0003] Currently, traditional cigarette cartridge pressing and assembly often relies on manual operation, which is not only inefficient but also difficult to ensure quality. At the same time, there are some pressing equipment, but these pressing equipment require manual placement of the cigarette cartridge to be pressed into the pressing station for the pressing equipment to perform the pressing process.

[0004] However, manual placement can cause the cartridges to shift in position, resulting in damage to the cartridges after pressing, or poor assembly quality, resulting in substandard products. This requires manual inspection of the cartridges to sort out unqualified ones, further increasing labor costs and reducing assembly efficiency. Furthermore, manual inspection of pressed cartridges over a long period of time can lead to misjudgments, resulting in confusion between defective and good products.

[0005] In view of this, it is indeed necessary to provide a technical solution to the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges in response to the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0008] Construct a pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges, comprising:

[0009] Bracket;

[0010] A transmission component, mounted on the bracket, capable of delivering electronic cigarette cartridges one by one to a processing area on the bracket;

[0011] The integrated processing module is located in the processing area and includes at least one pressing station and an inspection station. The pressing station is equipped with a pressing mechanism that can press and assemble the cigarette cartridges. The inspection station is equipped with a sorting mechanism. The sorting mechanism is used to perform quality inspection and automatic sorting on the pressed cigarette cartridges.

[0012] As an improvement to the pressing and sorting device, the sorting mechanism includes a first detector and a blanking piece. The first detector detects the height of the cigarette cartridge after pressing to determine whether it meets the standard height range of the cigarette cartridge after pressing. The blanking piece cooperates with the first detector to remove the qualified or unqualified cigarette cartridge from the placement workstation.

[0013] As an improvement of the pressing and sorting device, the blanking component includes a first driver and a push plate arranged on the first driver. The first driver can drive the push plate to move and push the cigarette cartridge at the detection station out of the blanking.

[0014] As an improvement to the pressing and sorting device, the sorting mechanism further includes a second detector, which cooperates with the blanking piece to detect the state of the outer surface of the cigarette cartridge after pressing to determine whether the cigarette cartridge is damaged.

[0015] As an improvement to the pressing and sorting device, the transmission component includes a linear transmission module, which has a plurality of placement stations arranged at intervals along the transmission track for placing the cigarette cartridges to be pressed so as to transfer the cigarette cartridges to the processing area.

[0016] As an improvement to the pressing and sorting device, the linear transmission module includes a transmission belt and a second driver capable of driving the transmission belt to operate intermittently, and a plurality of placement stations are evenly spaced along the transmission belt.

[0017] As an improvement to the pressing and sorting device, the placement station is a placement seat with a groove, and the groove matches the shape of the cigarette cartridge and is used for placing the cigarette cartridge.

[0018] As an improvement to the lamination and sorting device, the bracket is provided with a support plate, which is located on the inner side of the conveyor belt and corresponds to the position of the lamination station, and is used to support the conveyor belt during the lamination work.

[0019] As an improvement to the pressing and sorting device, a first material guide plate is further included, which is close to the detection station and is used to receive the cigarette cartridges dropped from the detection station and guide them outward for discharge.

[0020] As an improvement to the pressing and sorting device, it further includes a second material guide plate, which is located in the transmission direction of the transmission component and is used to receive the cigarette cartridges transferred by the transmission component and guide them outward for discharge.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0022] This pressing and sorting device, through the coordination of a transmission component, a pressing mechanism, and a detection mechanism, achieves the goals of automated transport, automatic pressing, and automatic screening of defective cartridges during assembly. Through automated detection and sorting, it ensures that the pressed cartridges meet quality standards, reducing the production of defective products. Furthermore, the automated transmission and pressing process significantly reduces manual intervention, improving overall production efficiency. Furthermore, machine detection avoids potential misjudgments in manual inspection, enhancing detection accuracy and reliability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work:

[0024] Figure 1 It is the main view of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a side view of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a top view of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the placement seat of the utility model.

[0029] In the figure: 1. Bracket; 2. Transmission component; 21. Linear transmission module; 211. Second drive; 212. Conveyor belt; 22. Placement seat; 221. Groove; 3. Pressing mechanism; 4. Sorting mechanism; 41. First detector; 42. Unloading part; 421. First drive; 422. Pushing plate; 5. First guide plate; 6. Second guide plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the following will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges includes a bracket 1, a transmission component 2 and an integrated processing module. The transmission component 2 is installed on the bracket 1, and can transfer the electronic cigarette cartridges one by one to the processing area on the bracket 1; the integrated processing module is located in the processing area, and includes a pressing station and a detection station. The pressing station is equipped with a pressing mechanism 3 that can press and assemble the cartridges, and the detection station is equipped with a sorting mechanism 4. The sorting mechanism 4 is used to perform quality inspection and automatic sorting on the pressed cartridges. The transmission component 2 transfers the cigarette cartridges to the processing area one by one, passing through the pressing station and the testing station in turn. When the cigarette cartridge is at the pressing station, the pressing mechanism 3 applies pressure to the cigarette cartridge to perform the pressing and assembly operation; then the cigarette cartridge continues to be transferred to the testing station, and the pressing state of the cigarette cartridge is detected by the sorting mechanism 4. Then, it is judged whether it is qualified based on the pressing state of the cigarette cartridge. The qualified cigarette cartridges continue to be transferred outward from the transmission component 2 and discharged; if the cigarette cartridge is judged to be unqualified, the sorting mechanism 4 will remove the cigarette cartridge from the testing station and classify it as a defective product for the staff to collect and maintain the defective products.

[0032] This pressing and sorting device, through the collaboration of a transmission assembly 2, a pressing mechanism 3, and a detection mechanism, achieves the goals of automated transport, automated pressing, and automated screening of defective cartridges during assembly. Through automated detection and sorting, it ensures that the pressed cartridges meet quality standards, reducing the production of defective products. Furthermore, the automated transmission and pressing process significantly reduces manual intervention, improving overall production efficiency. Furthermore, machine detection avoids potential misjudgments in manual inspection, enhancing detection accuracy and reliability.

[0033] It should be noted that the integrated processing module has a PLC motherboard, which is used to control the operation of the transmission component 2, the pressing mechanism 3 and the sorting mechanism 4. The pressing mechanism 3 can be set to drive the pressing piece to press the cigarette cartridge through a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or an electric push rod as required.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present application, the sorting mechanism 4 includes a first detector 41 and a blanking piece 42. The first detector 41 detects the height of the pressed cigarette cartridge to determine whether it meets the standard height range after the pressed cigarette cartridge. The blanking piece 42 cooperates with the first detector 41 to remove qualified or unqualified cigarette cartridges from the placement workstation.

[0035] Specifically, the first detector 41 measures the height of the pressed cartridge. This height information is used to determine whether the cartridge meets the standard height range after pressing, thereby determining whether the pressing quality of the cartridge meets the standard. The unloading component 42 works closely with the first detector 41. Based on the judgment result of the first detector 41, unqualified cartridges are removed from the placement station, while qualified cartridges are continuously transferred and discharged by the transfer assembly 2, thus achieving automatic sorting of good and bad cartridges during cartridge assembly.

[0036] The sorting mechanism 4 realizes accurate detection and automatic sorting of pressed cigarette cartridges through the coordinated work of the first detector 41 and the blanking member 42, providing efficient and accurate quality assurance for electronic cigarette production.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present application, the blanking member 42 includes a first driver 421 and a push plate 422 provided on the first driver 421. The first driver 421 can drive the push plate 422 to move and push the cigarette cartridge at the detection station out of the blanking.

[0038] Specifically, the first driver 421 is a cylinder movable electric push rod. When the first detector 41 determines that the quality inspection result of the cigarette cartridge is unqualified, it sends a signal to the first driver 421. The first driver 421 starts working after receiving the signal, and the second driver 211 drives the push plate 422 to move and push out the unqualified cigarette cartridge located at the inspection station. The moving path of the push plate 422 precisely corresponds to the station or unloading channel where the cigarette cartridge is placed, ensuring that the cigarette cartridge can be accurately pushed to the predetermined position. The setting of the unloading part 42 realizes the automatic sorting of defective cigarette cartridges, reduces manual participation, and improves production efficiency and accuracy. Through timely sorting, unqualified products are prevented from continuing to flow into subsequent production links, thereby improving the overall product quality. The automated unloading part 42 reduces the work of manual handling and sorting, thereby reducing labor costs.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present application, the sorting mechanism further includes a second detector, which cooperates with the blanking member 42 to detect the state of the outer surface of the pressed cigarette cartridge to determine whether the cigarette cartridge is damaged.

[0040] Specifically, the second detector is mainly used to scan or detect the outer surface of the cartridge, detect the state of the outer surface of the electronic cigarette cartridge after pressing, and compare the detected data with the preset standard or threshold to determine whether the cartridge is damaged or has other quality problems. The setting of the second detector can timely detect and eliminate damaged or unqualified cartridges by automatically detecting the state of the outer surface of the cartridge, thereby improving the overall product quality. Compared with manual detection, the second detector can more accurately judge the quality of the cartridge and reduce misjudgments caused by human factors. In addition, the second detector is used in combination with the first detector 41 to detect the height size and appearance of the cartridge, further improving the accuracy of screening defective products, so as to sort out cartridges with unqualified pressing effects and worn appearance.

[0041] The second detector can be configured as a visual sensor or a contact sensor (including but not limited to) according to requirements.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present application, the transmission component 2 includes a linear transmission module 21, which has a plurality of placement stations spaced apart along the transmission track for placing the cigarette cartridges to be pressed so as to transfer the cigarette cartridges to the processing area.

[0043] Specifically, the first driver 421 controls the conveyor belt 212 to operate in an intermittent manner, that is, the conveyor belt 212 does not move continuously, but pauses after each action is completed, waiting for the next action instruction, such as transferring a cigarette cartridge to the next position. By controlling the stop position of the conveyor belt 212, it can be ensured that the cigarette cartridges on each placement station are accurately positioned at predetermined positions, such as the pressing station and the inspection station, to facilitate subsequent pressing and inspection operations. The entire process is automated without manual intervention, which can significantly improve production efficiency. The precise positioning and transmission of the linear transmission module 21 and the placement station can ensure that the position of each cigarette cartridge before pressing meets the standard, reducing the problem of poor pressing due to position offset.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present application, the linear transmission module 21 includes a conveyor belt 212 and a second driver 211 that can drive the conveyor belt 212 to operate intermittently, and a number of placement stations are evenly spaced along the conveyor belt 212. Specifically, the second driver 211 is a motor. The second driver 211 can drive the conveyor belt 212 to operate intermittently. The placement station is used to stably place the cigarette cartridges to be pressed, ensuring that the cigarette cartridges will not shift or fall during the transmission process and the pressing process. The second driver 211 accurately controls the intermittent operation of the conveyor belt 212 to transfer the cigarette cartridges one by one and stably to the processing area. The linear transmission module 21 can automatically and continuously transfer the cigarette cartridges from the initial position to the processing area through the second driver 211 and the conveyor belt 212, thereby reducing the time for manual placement and improving production efficiency. The intermittent operation mode of the conveyor belt 212 ensures the stability of the cigarette cartridges during transmission and effectively prevents the cigarette cartridges from shifting or falling due to excessive speed or instability.

[0045] The number of placement stations can be set to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 according to requirements.

[0046] It should be noted that, according to actual needs, the second driver 211 can be connected to the transmission belt 212 by providing a transmission member to drive the transmission belt 212 to operate intermittently.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 5As shown, the placement station is specially designed as a placement seat 22 with a groove 221, and the shape of the groove 221 matches the shape of the electronic cigarette cartridge. When the cartridge is placed in the groove 221, due to the high match between the groove 221 and the shape of the cartridge, the cartridge can be automatically positioned and firmly placed in the predetermined position, avoiding the position offset problem that may be caused by manual placement. Driven by the linear transmission module 21, the placement station will transport the cartridges to the processing area one by one as the conveyor belt 212 moves, ensuring that each cartridge can enter the pressing station in an orderly and stable manner. The precise positioning of the cartridge in the placement station significantly reduces the pressing problems caused by incorrect positioning, thereby improving the accuracy of the pressing assembly.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present application, the bracket 1 is provided with a support plate, which is located on the inner side of the conveyor belt 212 and corresponds to the position of the pressing station, and is used to support the conveyor belt 212 during the pressing work. The support plate is precisely placed on the inner side of the conveyor belt 212 and is located below the pressing station. When the pressing process is carried out, the pressing mechanism 3 applies pressure to the cigarette cartridge to complete the assembly. At this moment, the support plate supports the conveyor belt 212 to prevent it from sinking or deforming due to pressure, thereby ensuring the stability and accuracy of the pressing process. The support plate works together with the conveyor belt 212 and the pressing mechanism 3 to ensure that the cigarette cartridge can be firmly maintained in the preset position during the pressing period, avoiding pressing problems or damage to the cigarette cartridge due to position movement. The support plate significantly improves the stability of the pressing process and reduces the pressing problems caused by sinking or deformation of the conveyor belt 212.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present application, there is also included a first guide plate 5 arranged on the bracket 1, close to the detection station, for receiving the cigarette cartridges dropped from the detection station and guiding them outward for discharge. When the pressed cigarette cartridges undergo quality inspection, unqualified cigarette cartridges will be pushed out of the detection station. At this time, the first guide plate 5 is located below or on the side of the detection station, and can accurately receive these pushed out cigarette cartridges. The first guide plate 5 is designed with a certain inclination angle or guide groove, which can guide the received cigarette cartridges outward along a preset path, ensuring that the cigarette cartridges can be discharged in an orderly manner, and preventing accumulation or blockage in the device. The first guide plate 5 automatically receives and discharges unqualified cigarette cartridges, and promptly processes the cigarette cartridges on the detection station, preventing the accumulation of cigarette cartridges from interfering with the subsequent pressing and detection processes, and ensuring the smooth operation of the entire production line. At the same time, the necessity of manual intervention is reduced, thereby improving the overall sorting speed.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present application, a second guide plate 6 is further included, which is arranged on the bracket 1 and located in the transmission direction of the transmission component 2, and is used to receive the cigarette cartridges transmitted by the transmission component 2 and guide them outward for discharge. The second guide plate 6 is located in the transmission direction of the transmission component 2 to ensure that it can receive the cigarette cartridges transmitted from the conveyor belt 212 in a timely manner. After the cigarette cartridges are pressed and tested, the qualified cigarette cartridges continue to be transmitted by the transmission component 2, and the second guide plate 6 will accurately receive the qualified cigarette cartridges and prepare for subsequent guidance and discharge. The inclination angle of the second guide plate 6 can effectively guide the received cigarette cartridges outward and discharge them, ensuring that they slide or roll smoothly to the designated collection area. By automatically receiving and discharging qualified cigarette cartridges, the second guide plate 6 significantly reduces manual intervention, thereby speeding up the overall operation speed of the production line. By promptly guiding qualified cigarette cartridges to subsequent processing or collection areas, the second guide plate 6 reduces errors and product losses that may be caused by operational errors or delays.

[0051] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all such improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to this utility model.

Claims

1. A pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges, characterized in that: include: Bracket; A transmission component, mounted on the bracket, capable of delivering electronic cigarette cartridges one by one to a processing area on the bracket; The integrated processing module is located in the processing area and includes at least one pressing station and an inspection station. The pressing station is equipped with a pressing mechanism that can press and assemble the cigarette cartridges. The inspection station is equipped with a sorting mechanism. The sorting mechanism is used to perform quality inspection and automatic sorting on the pressed cigarette cartridges.

2. The pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting mechanism includes a first detector and a blanking piece. The first detector detects the height of the pressed cigarette cartridge to determine whether it meets the standard height range of the pressed cigarette cartridge. The blanking piece cooperates with the first detector to remove qualified or unqualified cigarette cartridges from the transmission component.

3. The pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blanking component includes a first driver and a push plate provided on the first driver. The first driver can drive the push plate to move and push the cigarette cartridge at the detection station out of the blanking process.

4. The pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sorting mechanism further includes a second detector, which cooperates with the blanking member to detect the state of the outer surface of the pressed cigarette cartridge to determine whether the cigarette cartridge is damaged.

5. The pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The transmission component includes a linear transmission module, and the linear transmission module is provided with a plurality of placement stations at intervals along a transmission track for placing the cigarette cartridges to be pressed so as to transfer the cigarette cartridges to the processing area.

6. The pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges according to claim 5, characterized in that: The linear transmission module includes a transmission belt and a second driver capable of driving the transmission belt to operate intermittently, and a plurality of placement stations are evenly spaced along the transmission belt.

7. The pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges according to claim 6, characterized in that: The placement station is a placement seat with a groove, and the groove matches the shape of the cigarette cartridge and is used to place the cigarette cartridge.

8. The pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a support plate, which is located on the inner side of the conveyor belt and corresponds to the position of the pressing station, and is used to support the conveyor belt during the pressing work.

9. The pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a first guide plate, which is close to the detection station and is used to receive the cigarette cartridge dropped from the detection station and guide it to the outside for discharge.

10. The pressing and sorting device for electronic cigarette cartridges according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a second guide plate, which is located in the transmission direction of the transmission component and is used to receive the cigarette cartridge transferred by the transmission component and guide it to the outside for discharge.

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