Inward-turning prevention device for cigarette box arrangement
By designing an anti-turnover device, the smoke box cover is opened by using fixed components and anti-turnover components, the problem of untidy stacking of cigarette boxes is solved, and the cigarette boxes are stacked neatly, which improves production efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422821783.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-19
AI Technical Summary
During the unpacking process, existing cigarette box stackers are prone to problems such as untidy carton stacking and collapse, which leads to safety hazards and requires manual intervention, affecting production stability.
An anti-inverted device is designed, including a fixed component and an anti-inverted component. The cigarette box is placed on the device by using a robot. The cigarette box cover is opened through the anti-inverted component to ensure that the cigarette box is stacked neatly and avoided inverted. The rollers and support frames are used to buffer the drop of the cigarette box to ensure stable transportation.
The neat stacking of cigarette boxes is achieved, which reduces the labor intensity of operators, improves production efficiency, avoids the collapse of carton stacking and ensures the continuity and safety of production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette machinery and equipment, and more particularly to an anti-inverting device for arranging cigarette boxes. Background Art
[0002] With the demand for automation and information technology in cigarette production, the new cigarette unpacking system is designed to operate fully automatically. It can fully automatically unpack cigarette packs from inner and outer cartons. Unpacking is the first step in silk production, and its level of automation impacts the overall automation level of the silk production line. The unpacking system utilizes robots to fully automate the unpacking of cigarette packs, handling both inner and outer cartons and cartons with plastic bags inside. The unpacked PV tape, kraft paper, and plastic bags are then sorted and collected. Unpacked cartons are automatically sorted and stacked, ensuring they remain intact during the unpacking process for easy collection and reuse.
[0003] At present, there are many problems with carton stackers. When the unpacking system handles the inner and outer cartons process, there are many fault alarms. The main phenomena are that the cartons are not crushed when stacking and the cartons are not placed neatly when stacking. The uneven placement can easily cause the cartons to collapse, causing safety hazards. These faults require timely intervention by on-site operators to prevent shutdowns and material cuts.
[0004] Therefore, how to provide an anti-inverting device for cigarette box storage has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content
[0005] One purpose of the utility model is to provide a new technical solution for an anti-inversion device for tidying up cigarette boxes.
[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an anti-inversion device for arranging cigarette boxes, comprising: a bottom plate, a fixing assembly and an anti-inversion assembly;
[0007] The first end of the fixing assembly is connected to the bottom plate, and the second end of the fixing assembly is connected to the two anti-inversion assemblies respectively, and the maximum length of the two anti-inversion assemblies is equal to the length of the cigarette box;
[0008] The anti-inward-turning assembly includes two first fixing plates, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. The first fixing plates have a right-angled triangle structure, and the two side walls of the first connecting plate are respectively connected to the first right-angled sides of the two first fixing plates, and the two side walls of the second connecting plate are respectively connected to the second right-angled sides of the two first fixing plates.
[0009] Optionally, the anti-inversion assembly further includes rollers, the rollers are respectively connected to the two first fixing plates, and the rollers are arranged at right angles to the first fixing plates.
[0010] Optionally, the anti-inward-turning assembly further includes a first supporting bracket and a second supporting bracket, wherein the first end of the first supporting bracket is connected to the base plate, the second end of the first supporting bracket is bent and connected to the second supporting bracket, and the second end of the second supporting bracket is connected to the fixing assembly.
[0011] Optionally, there are four first support brackets and four second support brackets respectively, two first support brackets and two second support brackets are arranged on the first side of the fixing component, and the other two first support brackets and two second support brackets are arranged on the second side of the fixing component; and the distance between the two first support brackets located on both sides of the fixing component is equal to the width of the cigarette box.
[0012] Optionally, the fixing assembly includes two fixing frames, a first connecting frame, a second fixing plate and a second connecting frame, the first ends of the two fixing frames are connected to the base plate, the two ends of the first connecting frame are respectively connected to the second ends of the two fixing frames, the two side walls of the second fixing plate are respectively connected to the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame, and the two ends of the second connecting frame are respectively connected to the two second fixing plates.
[0013] Optionally, the fixing frame includes a first bracket and a second bracket, the first end of the first bracket is connected to the base plate, the second end of the first bracket is bent and connected to the first end of the second bracket, and the second end of the second bracket is connected to the first connecting frame.
[0014] Optionally, the fixing assembly further includes a fixing rod, a first end of the fixing rod is connected to the bottom plate, and a second end of the fixing rod is connected to the second fixing plate.
[0015] Optionally, the anti-inward-turning device for organizing the cigarette box also includes a limiting rod and an arc rod, the first end of the limiting rod is connected to the bottom plate, the second end of the limiting rod is connected to the arc rod, and the limiting rod and the arc rod are respectively located at the four corners of the bottom plate.
[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0017] The utility model connects the second end of the fixing assembly to the two anti-inverting assemblies respectively, and the maximum length of the two anti-inverting assemblies is equal to the length of the cigarette box; and the first fixing plate has a right-angled triangle structure, the two side walls of the first connecting plate are respectively connected to the first right-angled sides of the two first fixing plates, and the two side walls of the second connecting plate are respectively connected to the second right-angled sides of the two first fixing plates. During the unpacking process of the cigarette box, the cigarette box is first grabbed by a robot and then placed on the anti-inverting device of the utility model; at this time, the box lids at the upper and lower openings of the cigarette box can be propped open by the two anti-inverting assemblies, and the first fixing plate abuts against the inner wall of the cigarette box, so that the cigarette box can be neatly folded when transported to the next process, so as to achieve neat stacking of the cigarette boxes, avoid the situation where the cigarette boxes are not neatly placed during stacking, which easily causes the stacking of cartons to collapse, effectively improves work efficiency, and reduces the labor intensity of operators.
[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the anti-inverting device for tidying up a cigarette box according to the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a front view of the anti-inverting device for arranging cigarette boxes according to the present invention.
[0022] The markings in the figure are as follows: 1. Base plate; 2. Fixing assembly; 21. Fixing frame; 211. First bracket; 212. Second bracket; 22. First connecting frame; 23. First fixing plate; 24. Second connecting frame; 25. Fixing rod; 3. Anti-inversion assembly; 31. Second fixing plate; 32. First connecting plate; 33. Second connecting plate; 34. Roller; 35. First supporting bracket; 36. Second supporting bracket; 37. Waist-shaped hole; 4. Limiting rod; 5. Arc rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.
[0024] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present invention, its application, or uses.
[0025] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.
[0026] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.
[0027] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an anti-inverting device for arranging cigarette boxes, comprising: a bottom plate 1, a fixing component 2 and an anti-inverting component 3.
[0028] The first end of the fixing component 2 is connected to the bottom plate 1 , and the second end of the fixing component 2 is connected to two anti-inversion components 3 respectively, and the maximum length of the two anti-inversion components 3 is equal to the length of the cigarette box.
[0029] The anti-inward-turning assembly 3 includes two first fixing plates 23, a first connecting plate 32 and a second connecting plate 33. The first fixing plate 23 has a right-angled triangle structure, and the two side walls of the first connecting plate 32 are respectively connected to the first right-angled sides of the two first fixing plates 23, and the two side walls of the second connecting plate 33 are respectively connected to the second right-angled sides of the two first fixing plates 23.
[0030] During the unpacking process of the cigarette box, the cigarette box is first grabbed by a robot and then placed on the anti-inverting device of the present invention; at this time, the box covers at the upper and lower openings of the cigarette box can be propped open by the two anti-inverting components 3, and the first fixing plate 23 abuts against the inner wall of the cigarette box, so that the cigarette box can be neatly folded when it is transported to the next process, so as to achieve neat stacking of the cigarette boxes.
[0031] The present invention connects the second end of the fixing assembly 2 to the two anti-inversion assemblies 3, respectively, and the maximum length of the two anti-inversion assemblies 3 is equal to the length of the cigarette box; and the first fixing plate 23 is a right-angled triangle structure, with the two side walls of the first connecting plate 32 connected to the first right-angled sides of the two first fixing plates 23, and the two side walls of the second connecting plate 33 connected to the second right-angled sides of the two first fixing plates 23. During the unpacking process of the cigarette box, the cigarette box is first grabbed by a robot and then placed on the anti-inversion device of the present invention; at this time, the box lids at the upper and lower openings of the cigarette box can be propped open by the two anti-inversion assemblies 3, and the first fixing plate 23 abuts against the inner wall of the cigarette box, so that the cigarette box can be neatly folded when transported to the next process, so as to achieve neat stacking of the cigarette boxes, avoid the situation where the cigarette boxes are not neatly placed during stacking and easily cause the cardboard boxes to collapse, effectively improving work efficiency and reducing the labor intensity of operators.
[0032] In one embodiment of the anti-inversion device for cigarette box arrangement of the present invention, the anti-inversion assembly 3 further includes rollers 34 , which are respectively connected to the two first fixing plates 23 and are arranged at right angles to the first fixing plates 23 .
[0033] Specifically, the roller 34 is rollingly connected to the inner wall of the box.
[0034] The utility model connects the rollers 34 to the two first fixing plates 23 respectively, and the rollers 34 are arranged at right angles to the first fixing plates 23. When the cigarette box falls, the inward-turned box cover will contact the rollers 34. Due to the dead weight of the cigarette box, the rollers 34 and the cigarette box will move relative to each other, and the box cover will be opened, so that the cigarette box will not be damaged and can be recycled.
[0035] Furthermore, a waist-shaped hole 37 is provided on the first fixing plate 23. Fastening bolts are installed in the waist-shaped hole 37 and the roller 34 to secure the roller 34 to the waist-shaped hole 37. Furthermore, the waist-shaped hole 37 allows for adjustment of the mounting position of the roller 34, thereby making the anti-inversion device for cigarette box organization of the present invention adaptable to different types of cigarette boxes.
[0036] In one embodiment of the anti-inversion device for cigarette box arrangement of the present invention, as shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the anti-inward-turning component 3 also includes a first support bracket 35 and a second support bracket 36. The first end of the first support bracket 35 is connected to the base plate 1, the second end of the first support bracket 35 is bent and connected to the second support bracket 36, and the second end of the second support bracket 36 is connected to the fixing component 2.
[0037] Specifically, the angle between the second end of the first supporting bracket 35 and the second supporting bracket 36 is an obtuse angle.
[0038] The utility model connects the first end of the first supporting bracket 35 to the bottom plate 1, the second end of the first supporting bracket 35 is bent and connected to the second supporting bracket 36, and the second end of the second supporting bracket 36 is connected to the fixing assembly 2. By setting the second supporting bracket 36 to be inclined, it can have a buffering effect on the falling process of the cigarette box and prevent the box cover at the opening of the cigarette box from flipping inward.
[0039] Furthermore, there are four first support brackets 35 and four second support brackets 36 respectively, two first support brackets 35 and two second support brackets 36 are arranged on the first side of the fixing component 2, and the other two first support brackets 35 and two second support brackets 36 are arranged on the second side of the fixing component 2; and the distance between the two first support brackets 35 located on both sides of the fixing component 2 is equal to the width of the cigarette box.
[0040] In one embodiment of the anti-inversion device for cigarette box arrangement of the present invention, as shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the fixing assembly 2 includes two fixing frames 21, a first connecting frame 22, a second fixing plate 31 and a second connecting frame 24. The first ends of the two fixing frames 21 are connected to the base plate 1, the two ends of the first connecting frame 22 are respectively connected to the second ends of the two fixing frames 21, the two side walls of the second fixing plate 31 are respectively connected to the first connecting frame 22 and the second connecting frame 24, and the two ends of the second connecting frame 24 are respectively connected to the two second fixing plates 31.
[0041] The utility model connects the first ends of the two fixing frames 21 to the bottom plate 1, the two ends of the first connecting frame 22 are respectively connected to the second ends of the two fixing frames 21, the two side walls of the second fixing plate 31 are respectively connected to the first connecting frame 22 and the second connecting frame 24, and the two ends of the second connecting frame 24 are respectively connected to the two second fixing plates 31, thereby providing a fixing effect for the two second fixing plates 31 and ensuring the stability of the installation of the second fixing plates 31.
[0042] In one embodiment of the anti-inversion device for cigarette box arrangement of the present invention, as shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the fixing frame 21 includes a first bracket 211 and a second bracket 212. The first end of the first bracket 211 is connected to the base plate 1, the second end of the first bracket 211 is bent and connected to the first end of the second bracket 212, and the second end of the second bracket 212 is connected to the first connecting frame 22.
[0043] The utility model connects the first end of the first bracket 211 to the bottom plate 1, the second end of the first bracket 211 is bent and connected to the first end of the second bracket 212, and the second end of the second bracket 212 is connected to the first connecting frame 22, so that the second bracket 212 and the second supporting bracket 36 can jointly provide a buffering effect on the falling process of the cigarette box, further preventing the box cover at the opening of the cigarette box from flipping inward, and effectively reducing the problem of damage to the cigarette box.
[0044] In one embodiment of the anti-inversion device for cigarette box arrangement of the present invention, as shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the fixing assembly 2 further includes a fixing rod 25 , a first end of the fixing rod 25 is connected to the base plate 1 , and a second end of the fixing rod 25 is connected to the second fixing plate 31 .
[0045] The present invention further ensures the stability of the second fixing plate 31 during operation by connecting the first end of the fixing rod 25 to the bottom plate 1 and the second end of the fixing rod 25 to the second fixing plate 31 .
[0046] In one embodiment of the anti-inward-turning device for cigarette box organization of the present invention, the anti-inward-turning device for cigarette box organization also includes a limiting rod 4 and an arc rod 5, the first end of the limiting rod 4 is connected to the base plate 1, the second end of the limiting rod 4 is connected to the arc rod 5, and the limiting rod 4 and the arc rod 5 are respectively located at the four corners of the base plate 1.
[0047] Specifically, there is a distance between the limiting rod 4 and the fixing rod 25 and the first bracket 211 .
[0048] The utility model connects the first end of the limiting rod 4 to the base plate 1, and the second end of the limiting rod 4 to the arc rod 5, and the limiting rod 4 and the arc rod 5 are respectively located at the four corners of the base plate 1, so that the limiting rod 4 and the arc rod 5 limit the position of the cigarette box.
[0049] This new anti-inverting device for cigarette box organization, installed behind a stacker, solves the problem of cigarette boxes being unable to collapse due to inverted inverted positions, eliminating the safety risk of collapse caused by unevenly stacked cigarette boxes. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for subsequent replacement, reducing material and labor costs, lowering employee workload, and improving the stability and continuity of production operations.
[0050] In addition, the utility model is easy to install on the stacker, only needs four bolts to fix its position, has a simple structure, and can perfectly meet the established requirements.
[0051] Although some specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail through examples, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An anti-inversion device for cigarette box arrangement, characterized in that: include: Base plate, fixing components and anti-inversion components; The first end of the fixing assembly is connected to the bottom plate, and the second end of the fixing assembly is connected to the two anti-inversion assemblies respectively, and the maximum length of the two anti-inversion assemblies is equal to the length of the cigarette box; The anti-inward-turning assembly includes two first fixing plates, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. The first fixing plates have a right-angled triangle structure, and the two side walls of the first connecting plate are respectively connected to the first right-angled sides of the two first fixing plates, and the two side walls of the second connecting plate are respectively connected to the second right-angled sides of the two first fixing plates.
2. The anti-inversion device for cigarette box arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-inversion assembly further includes rollers, which are respectively connected to the two first fixing plates and are arranged at right angles to the first fixing plates.
3. The anti-inversion device for cigarette box arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-inward-turning assembly also includes a first supporting bracket and a second supporting bracket, the first end of the first supporting bracket is connected to the base plate, the second end of the first supporting bracket is bent and connected to the second supporting bracket, and the second end of the second supporting bracket is connected to the fixing assembly.
4. The anti-inversion device for cigarette box arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are four first support brackets and four second support brackets respectively, two of the first support brackets and two of the second support brackets are arranged on the first side of the fixing component, and the other two of the first support brackets and two of the second support brackets are arranged on the second side of the fixing component; and the distance between the two first support brackets located on both sides of the fixing component is equal to the width of the cigarette box.
5. The anti-inverting device for cigarette box arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes two fixing frames, a first connecting frame, a second fixing plate and a second connecting frame. The first ends of the two fixing frames are connected to the bottom plate, the two ends of the first connecting frame are respectively connected to the second ends of the two fixing frames, the two side walls of the second fixing plate are respectively connected to the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame, and the two ends of the second connecting frame are respectively connected to the two second fixing plates.
6. The anti-inverting device for cigarette box arrangement according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing frame includes a first bracket and a second bracket, the first end of the first bracket is connected to the bottom plate, the second end of the first bracket is bent and connected to the first end of the second bracket, and the second end of the second bracket is connected to the first connecting frame.
7. The anti-inversion device for cigarette box arrangement according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing assembly further includes a fixing rod, a first end of the fixing rod is connected to the bottom plate, and a second end of the fixing rod is connected to the second fixing plate.
8. The anti-inverting device for cigarette box arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-inward turning device for arranging the cigarette box also includes a limiting rod and an arc rod, the first end of the limiting rod is connected to the bottom plate, the second end of the limiting rod is connected to the arc rod, and the limiting rod and the arc rod are respectively located at the four corners of the bottom plate.