Tobacco packaging mechanism

By designing a tobacco packaging mechanism, the automatic bundling of tobacco is achieved by using rope supply, rope pulling, rope winding joints and rope hooking devices, which solves the problem of low manual bundling efficiency and improves the packaging speed and efficiency.

CN223253463UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22SHENZHEN ZHIJIANENG AUTOMATION CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422642031.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

During the existing tobacco packaging process, manual bundling of packaging ropes is inefficient, which affects the packaging speed.

Method used

A tobacco packaging mechanism is designed, including a rope supply device, a rope pulling device, a rope winding device and a rope hooking device, and automatically bundling and overlapping the packaging rope through mechanized operations.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic bundling and packaging of tobacco, improves packaging efficiency, reduces manual operations, and can complete multiple packaging channels at once.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco packaging, in particular to a tobacco packaging mechanism. The tobacco packaging mechanism comprises a material table. The rope supply device is arranged on the first side of the material table; the rope pulling device, the rope knot winding device and the rope hooking device are arranged on the second side of the material table; the rope pulling device can pull the packaging rope on the rope supply device; a packaging rope passes through the rope knot winding device, and the rope knot winding device can be used for winding the packaging rope into rope knots; the rope hooking device hooks and pulls the packaging rope on the rope supply device to penetrate through the rope knots. The material table, the rope supply device, the rope pulling device, the rope knot winding device and the rope hooking device are matched together to achieve full-automatic tobacco bundling and packaging, manual operation is not needed, and the working efficiency is higher. When one material table is matched with a plurality of groups of rope supplying devices, rope pulling devices, rope knot winding devices and rope hooking devices, a plurality of rope knots can be packed and bundled at a time, and the working efficiency is higher.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco packaging, in particular to a tobacco packaging mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The tobacco industry often uses tobacco bags for tobacco leaf procurement, packaging, transportation, and storage. To ensure breathability, these bags are often made of linen. Before packaging, the tobacco is compressed into blocks in a compressor, then placed into linen bags and tied with rope.

[0003] Because packaging string is relatively soft and difficult to machine-operate, most string-binding work on the market still relies on manual labor. This involves manually wrapping the string around the tobacco and then tying it in knots to complete the packaging process. However, manual tying is inefficient and slows down packaging speeds. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to address the deficiencies in the prior art, and its main purpose is to provide a tobacco packaging mechanism that automatically bundles and overlaps tobacco, thereby improving packaging efficiency and overcoming the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] The present application provides a tobacco packaging mechanism, comprising a material table; a rope supply device arranged on a first side of the material table; a rope pulling device, a rope winding device, and a rope hooking device arranged on a second side of the material table;

[0007] The rope pulling device can pull the packaging rope on the rope supply device; the packaging rope passes through the rope winding node device, and the rope winding node device ties the packaging rope into a rope node; the rope hooking device hooks the packaging rope on the rope supply device and passes it through the rope node.

[0008] Preferably, the rope supply device includes a rope wheel, a rope guide frame, and a first clamp. The rope guide frame is arranged on the lower side of the rope wheel, and the first clamp is arranged beside the rope guide frame. There is a packaging rope on the rope wheel, and the packaging rope passes through the rope guide frame. The first clamp can clamp the packaging rope.

[0009] Preferably, the rope pulling device includes a first linear module, a second clamp arranged on the first linear module, and a cutter; the second clamp can clamp the packaging rope on the rope supply device, and the cutter can cut the packaging rope.

[0010] Preferably, the second clamps are provided in two groups, and the two groups of the second clamps are spaced apart. The cutter can cut the packaging rope from the gap between the two groups of the second clamps.

[0011] Preferably, the rope winding joint device includes a rope winding fork, a third clamp, a fourth clamp, a top rope jig, and a fifth clamp; the rope winding fork can be raised and lowered and rotated; the third clamp and the top rope jig are arranged on the first side of the rope winding fork and can pull the packaging rope; the top rope jig can push the packaging rope to the fourth clamp; the fifth clamp is arranged on the second side of the rope winding fork, and the fifth clamp can press down the packaging rope.

[0012] Preferably, the rope winding fork includes a fork body, a rotating shaft, and a limit pin. The rotating shaft is arranged at a fork opening of the fork body, and the limit pin is arranged on the rotating shaft.

[0013] Preferably, the top rope jig is provided with an escape opening, the head of the top rope jig is provided with a positioning opening for clamping the packaging rope, and the fourth clamp clamps the packaging rope from the escape opening.

[0014] Preferably, the rope winding joint device further comprises a liftable rope pushing plate, and the rope winding fork passes through an avoidance hole on the rope pushing plate.

[0015] Preferably, the rope hooking device includes a second linear module and a rope hook provided on the second linear module; wherein the rope hook is rotatable, and the first end portion of the rope hook has a hook portion for hooking the packaging rope.

[0016] Preferably, the hook portion is provided with a guide wheel and a tapered portion.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it can be seen from the above technical solution that a rope supply device is provided on the first side of the material table; and a rope pulling device, a rope winding joint device, and a rope hooking device are provided on the second side of the material table. 1. When packing, the rope pulling device first pulls the packaging rope on the rope supply device so that the first section of the packaging rope is flat on the material table, and then the tobacco is placed on the material table, and the tobacco presses the tobacco on the first section. 2. Then, the rope winding joint device approaches the tobacco so that the first section of the packaging rope is close to the tobacco, and then the rope winding joint device moves, and circles on the first section of the packaging rope to form a rope buckle. 3. The rope hooking device hooks the second section of the packaging rope on the rope supply device, and allows the second section of the packaging rope to pass through the rope buckle. 4. Then, the rope winding joint device pulls the first section of the packaging rope so that the rope buckle and the second section of the packaging rope are knotted together. 5. The rope pulling device pulls the new packaging rope again and cuts the packaging rope. 6. The above actions are repeated continuously. It can be seen that the coordinated operation of the material platform, rope pulling device, rope winding joint device, and rope hook device realizes the automatic tobacco bundling and packaging operation, which improves the working efficiency. When multiple sets of rope feeding devices, rope pulling devices, rope winding joint devices, and rope hook devices are arranged, multiple packaging can be completed in a single operation, which is extremely efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a rope supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a rope winding device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the rope pulling device, rope winding device and rope hooking device of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of a rope winding device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0024] 10. Rope supply device; 11. Rope pulley; 12. Rope guide frame; 13. First clamp; 14. Material table; 15. Packaging rope; 20. Rope pulling device; 21. First linear module; 22. Second clamp; 23. Second clamp cylinder; 24. Cutter; 30. Rope winding device; 31. Third clamp; 32. Third clamp cylinder; 33. Fourth clamp; 34. Fourth clamp cylinder; 35. Fifth clamp; 36. Fifth clamp cylinder; 37. Rope pushing plate; 38. Avoidance hole; 310. Rope winding fork; 311. Rope winding fork cylinder; 312. First servo motor; 313. Fork body; 314. Fork opening; 315. Rotating shaft; 316. Limit pin; 320. Top rope fixture; 321. Top rope fixture cylinder; 322. Avoidance opening; 323. Positioning opening; 40. Rope hooking device; 41. Second linear module; 42. Second servo motor; 43. Rope hook; 44. Guide wheel; 45. Tapered part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose of the utility model, the following is a detailed description of the specific implementation method, structure, characteristics and effects of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it shows the specific structure of the preferred embodiment of the present utility model, which is a tobacco packaging mechanism.

[0027] The rope supply device 10 is used to provide packaging rope 15. The rope pulling device 20 pulls the packaging rope 15 from the rope supply device 10 to the material table 14. The rope hooking device 40 hooks the packaging rope 15 and allows the packaging rope 15 to pass through the rope loop formed by the rope knot device 30. The rope knot device 30 then knots the packaging rope 15 together, achieving automatic packaging without manual labor and improving packaging efficiency.

[0028] The present application provides a tobacco packaging mechanism, comprising a material platform 14; a rope supply device 10 disposed on a first side of the material platform 14; a rope pulling device 20, a rope winding device 30, and a rope hooking device 40 disposed on a second side of the material platform 14; the rope pulling device 20 is capable of pulling a packaging rope 15 from the rope supply device 10; the packaging rope 15 passes through the rope winding device 30, which then forms a rope knot; and the rope hooking device 40 hooks and pulls the packaging rope 15 from the rope supply device 10 through the rope knot. The material platform 14 is used to place tobacco 16. When the tobacco packaging mechanism is in operation, 1. The rope-pulling device 20 first pulls the packaging rope 15 on the rope-feeding device 10. The first section of the packaging rope 15 is pulled flat on the material table 14 by the rope-pulling device 20. The robot then places tobacco 16 on the material table 14, with the tobacco 16 pressing against the first section of the packaging rope 16. 2. Next, the rope-winding device 30 approaches the tobacco 16, forcing the first section of the packaging rope 15 into contact with the side of the tobacco 16. Subsequently, the rope-winding device 30 operates, looping around the first section of the packaging rope 15 to form a rope loop. 3. The rope-hooking device 40 hooks the second section of the packaging rope 15 on the rope-feeding device 10 (at this point, the first and second sections of the packaging rope 15 are continuous and unbroken), and passes the second section of the packaging rope through the rope loop. 4. Next, the rope-winding device 30 pulls the first section of the packaging rope 15, knotting the rope loop and the second section of the packaging rope 15 together. 5. The rope-pulling device 20 pulls a new section of the packaging rope 15, severing it. 6. The above-mentioned actions are repeated continuously. It can be seen that, with the coordinated efforts of the material platform 14, the rope-pulling device 20, the rope-winding joint device 30, and the rope-hooking device 40, the tobacco 16 is automatically bundled and packaged, achieving higher efficiency. When multiple sets of rope-feeding devices 10, rope-pulling devices 20, rope-winding joint devices 30, and rope-hooking devices 40 are arranged, multiple packaging operations can be completed in a single operation, achieving extremely high efficiency.

[0029] Preferably, the rope supply device 10 includes a rope pulley 11, a rope guide frame 12, and a first clamp 13. A packaging rope 15 is mounted on the rope pulley 11 and passes through the rope guide frame 12. The first clamp 13 is configured to clamp the packaging rope 15. The rope pulley 11 is rotatable and has the packaging rope 15 wound around it. The rope guide frame 12 is configured to control the direction of the packaging rope 15 so that it can be drawn out in a predetermined direction. The first clamp 13 is configured to clamp the packaging rope 15 and prevent it from falling. The first clamp 13 is driven by a pneumatic cylinder.

[0030] Preferably, the rope pulling device 20 includes a first linear module 21, a second clamp 22 mounted on the first linear module 21, and a cutter 24. The second clamp 22 is configured to grip the packaging rope 15 from the rope supply device 10, and the cutter 24 is configured to cut the packaging rope 15. Two sets of second clamps 22 are spaced apart, and the cutter 24 is configured to cut the packaging rope 15 in the gap between the two sets of second clamps 22. The first linear module 21 is driven by a screw and servo motor, but can also be driven by a pneumatic cylinder. The second clamp 22 is clamped or released by a second clamp cylinder 23. The second clamp 22 can move left and right, up and down, when mounted on the first linear module 21, facilitating its gripping of the packaging rope 15 from the rope supply device 10. The second clamps 22 are spaced apart, and after the cutter 24 cuts the packaging rope 15, the rope pulling device 20 can pull a new section of packaging rope 15 to the material table 14, improving work efficiency.

[0031] Preferably, the rope winding joint device 30 includes a rope winding fork 310, a third clamp 31, a fourth clamp 33, a top rope jig 320, and a fifth clamp 35. The rope winding fork 310 is capable of lifting and rotating. The third clamp 31 and the top rope jig 320 are located on the first side of the rope winding fork 310 and can pull the packaging rope 15. The top rope jig 320 can push the packaging rope 15 toward the fourth clamp 33. The fifth clamp 35 is located on the second side of the rope winding fork 310 and presses down the packaging rope 15. The rope winding fork 310 is driven to rotate by a first servo motor 312 and is raised and lowered by a rope winding fork cylinder 311. The third clamp 31 is opened and closed by a third clamp cylinder 32. The clamp head of the third clamp 31 is ring-shaped, and the packaging rope 15 can be pulled through the third clamp 31. The top rope jig 320 is driven by the top rope jig cylinder 321 to move up and down. When the top rope jig 320 rises, it can push the first section of the packaging rope 15 to the fourth clamp 33. The fourth clamp 33 is driven by the fourth clamp cylinder 34. The fourth clamp 33 is set on the linear module driven by its corresponding cylinder. The fourth clamp 33 can move up and down to facilitate pulling the knot. The fifth clamp 35 is driven by the fifth clamp cylinder 36. When the knot needs to be tightened, the fifth clamp 35 presses the packaging rope 15 on the second side of the rope fork 310 (to facilitate pulling the packaging rope to tighten the knot), and then the fourth clamp 33 pulls the first section of the packaging rope 15, so that the knot can be tied, so that the packaging rope 15 firmly binds the tobacco 16.

[0032] Preferably, the rope winding fork 310 includes a fork body 313, a rotating shaft 315, and a limiting pin 316. The rotating shaft 315 is disposed at a fork opening 314 of the fork body 313, and the limiting pin 316 is disposed at the rotating shaft 315. The rotating shaft 315 can rotate on the fork body 313, and the limiting pin 316 separates the fork opening 314, which facilitates controlling the position of the packaging rope 15 so that the rope winding fork 310 can wind the packaging rope 15 into a rope buckle.

[0033] Preferably, the top rope jig 320 is provided with a clearance opening 322, and the head of the top rope jig 320 is provided with a positioning opening 323 for clamping the packaging rope 15. The fourth clamp 33 clamps the packaging rope 15 through the clearance opening 322. The clearance opening 322 allows the fourth clamp 33 to extend into the top rope jig 320 when the top rope jig 320 is raised, thereby facilitating the clamping of the packaging rope 15. The positioning opening 323 prevents the packaging rope 15 from slipping, facilitating the fourth clamp 33 to clamp the packaging rope 15.

[0034] Preferably, the rope winding joint device 30 further includes a liftable rope pushing plate 37, through which the rope winding fork 310 passes. The rope pushing plate 37 is driven up and down by a pneumatic cylinder. The rope pushing plate 37 facilitates the withdrawal of the tied packaging rope 15 from the rope winding fork 310, thereby achieving more coordinated movement.

[0035] Preferably, the rope hooking device 40 includes a second linear module 41 and a rope hook 43 disposed on the second linear module 41. The rope hook 43 is rotatable, and the first end of the rope hook 43 has a hook portion for hooking the packaging rope 15. The second linear module 41 is driven by a screw and a servo motor, but can also be driven by a cylinder. The rope hook 43 is rotated by a second servo motor 42. The second linear module 41 drives the rope hook 43 back and forth. The rotatable rope hook 43 facilitates hooking and lowering the packaging rope 15.

[0036] Preferably, the hook portion is provided with a guide wheel 44 and a tapered portion 45. The guide wheel 44 facilitates the hook portion to hook the packing rope 15. The tapered portion 45 facilitates the tapered portion 45 to pass through the rope buckle.

[0037] The specific working steps are as follows: 1. The packaging rope 15 comes out from the rope wheel 11, and then passes through the rope guide frame 12. The first clamp 13 clamps the rope end of the packaging rope 15 to prevent the packaging rope 15 from being withdrawn or falling, making it convenient for subsequent clamping. 2. The first linear module 21 drives the second clamp 22 to move toward the rope supply device 10, and the second clamp 22 clamps the rope end of the first section of the packaging rope 15; then the first linear module 21 drives the second clamp 22 to reset, and at this time the first section of the packaging rope 15 will be flat on the material table 14, and will pass through the rope winding fork 310. 3. Place the tobacco 16 on the material table 14, and the tobacco 16 presses the first packaging rope 15 on the material table 14. 4. The rope end of the first packaging bag is clamped by the second clamp 22, and the rope winding node device 30 moves closer to the tobacco 16; the rope winding fork 310 rises and presses against the position near the rope end of the first packaging rope 15, and then the third clamp 31 pulls down the position near the rope end of the first packaging rope 15; then the rope is rotated at least one circle, so that a rope buckle will be formed near the rope end of the first packaging rope 15. 5. The second linear module 41 drives the rope hook 43 toward the rope supply device 10. The rope hook 43 hooks the end of the second strand of packaging rope 15 (the first and second strands of packaging rope 15 are unbroken) and retracts, causing the second strand of packaging rope 15 to fall onto the tobacco 16 and pass through the first strand of rope buckle on the rope winding fork 310. 6. The rope hook 43 hooks the second strand of packaging rope 15, forming a second strand of rope buckle. The rope hook 43 rotates, causing the second strand of packaging rope 15 to be horizontal. The rope lifting fixture 320 then lifts the first strand of packaging rope 15 near its end toward the fourth clamp 33, which clamps the first strand of packaging rope 15. 7. The rope winding is rotated and reset, facilitating the release of the first strand of rope buckle. The rope push plate 37 pushes upward, and the fifth clamp 35 presses the packaging ropes 15 together, thereby firmly holding both the first and second strands of packaging rope 15 on the second side of the rope winding fork 310. 8. The fourth clamp 33 continues to pull the first wrapping string 15 upward near its end, thus tying both wrapping strings 15 to the tobacco 16. 9. The fifth clamp 35 is released, and the second clamp 22 of the string-pulling device 20 releases the end of the first wrapping string 15. The fifth clamp 35 is released, and the string-pulling device 20 moves a certain distance toward the string-feeding device 10. The two second clamps 22 then clamp the next wrapping string 15 emerging from the second wrapping string 15 (i.e., the first wrapping string 15 for the subsequent tobacco 16 bundle), and the cutter 24 then cuts this next wrapping string 15. 10. One of the second clamps 22 continues to pull a new wrapping string 15, and the entire process repeats.

[0038] In summary, the key design feature of the present invention lies in the coordinated operation of the material platform 14, the rope supply device 10, the rope pull device 20, the rope winding joint device 30, and the rope hook device 40 to achieve fully automatic bundling and packaging of tobacco 16, eliminating the need for manual operation and improving work efficiency. When a single material platform 14 is used with multiple sets of rope supply devices 10, rope pull devices 20, rope winding joint devices 30, and rope hook devices 40, multiple rope knots can be bundled and packaged simultaneously, achieving even higher work efficiency.

[0039] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments using the technical contents disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any brief modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tobacco packaging mechanism, characterized by: It includes a material table; a rope supply device is arranged on a first side of the material table; The rope pulling device, the rope winding device and the rope hooking device are arranged on the second side of the material table; The rope pulling device can pull the packaging rope on the rope supply device; the packaging rope passes through the rope winding node device, and the rope winding node device can tie the packaging rope into a rope node; the rope hooking device hooks the packaging rope on the rope supply device and passes it through the rope node.

2. A tobacco packaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rope supply device includes a rope wheel, a rope guide frame, and a first clamp. The rope guide frame is arranged on the lower side of the rope wheel, and the first clamp is arranged beside the rope guide frame. There is a packaging rope on the rope wheel, and the packaging rope passes through the rope guide frame. The first clamp can clamp the packaging rope.

3. The tobacco packaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rope pulling device includes a first linear module, a second clamp arranged on the first linear module, and a cutter; the second clamp can clamp the packaging rope on the rope supply device, and the cutter can cut the packaging rope.

4. A tobacco packaging mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two groups of second clamps, and the two groups of second clamps are arranged at intervals. The cutter can cut the packaging rope from the gap between the two groups of second clamps.

5. The tobacco packaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rope winding joint device includes a rope winding fork, a third clamp, a fourth clamp, a top rope jig, and a fifth clamp; the rope winding fork can be raised and lowered and rotated; the third clamp and the top rope jig are arranged on the first side of the rope winding fork and can pull the packaging rope; the top rope jig can push the packaging rope to the fourth clamp; the fifth clamp is arranged on the second side of the rope winding fork, and the fifth clamp can press down the packaging rope.

6. A tobacco packaging mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rope winding fork includes a fork body, a rotating shaft, and a limiting pin. The rotating shaft is arranged at a fork opening of the fork body, and the limiting pin is arranged on the rotating shaft.

7. The tobacco packaging mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top rope jig is provided with an escape opening, and the head of the top rope jig is provided with a positioning opening for clamping the packaging rope, and the fourth clamp clamps the packaging rope through the escape opening.

8. A tobacco packaging mechanism according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: The rope winding joint device also includes a liftable rope pushing plate, and the rope winding fork passes through the avoidance hole on the rope pushing plate.

9. The tobacco packaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rope hooking device includes a second linear module and a rope hook arranged on the second linear module; wherein the rope hook is rotatable, and the first end of the rope hook has a hook portion for hooking the packaging rope.

10. The tobacco packaging mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The hook portion is provided with a guide wheel and a tapered portion.