Tail frame collecting device

By designing an isolation sleeve of specific size and an automatic counter combined with a tail frame collection device with a rotatable bracket, the problems of large space occupied by tail frame collection and tedious manual counting are solved, and efficient tail frame collection and counting are achieved.

CN223380000UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26HUBEI CHINA TOBACCO INDUSTRY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422575106.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-24
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-24

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the collection of tail frames during the cigarette production process requires the use of two garbage bags or garbage cans, which takes up a large space and requires cumbersome manual operation for counting.

Method used

A tail frame collection device is designed, which uses isolation sleeves of specific sizes to collect cigarette paper tail frames and tipping paper tail frames respectively, and realizes automatic counting through a through-beam photoelectric counter and a proximity switch. Combined with a rotatable bracket structure, it facilitates the removal and classified storage of tail frames.

Benefits of technology

The simultaneous collection of cigarette paper tail frames and tipping paper tail frames is achieved, which reduces the floor space, avoids manual counting and simplifies the operation process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette production, in particular to a tail frame collecting device. The utility model relates to an insulating sleeve, which comprises an insulating sleeve, the outer diameter of the insulating sleeve is 120-126mm, and the inner diameter of the insulating sleeve is 116-122mm. A first collecting cavity used for collecting the tipping paper tail frame is formed in an inner cavity of the isolation sleeve, a tipping paper tail frame through opening is formed in one end of the isolation sleeve in the axial direction, and the other end of the isolation sleeve is sealed through a sealing plate. And the cigarette paper tail frame is sleeved outside the isolation sleeve. In the application, based on different sizes of the cigarette paper tail frame and the tipping paper tail frame, simultaneous collection of the cigarette paper tail frame and the tipping paper tail frame is completed through the isolation sleeve with a specific size: the outer diameter of the isolation sleeve is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the cigarette paper tail frame, and the cigarette paper can be sleeved into the isolation sleeve from the outside of the isolation sleeve to realize collection of the cigarette paper tail frame; the inner diameter of the isolation sleeve is far larger than the size of the tipping paper tail frame, and the tipping paper tail frame can be placed in the isolation sleeve to be collected. Multiple collecting devices are not needed, and the occupied area is small.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette production, in particular to a tail frame collecting device. Background Art

[0002] According to relevant tobacco industry regulations, tobacco auxiliary materials are subject to monopoly management. Cigarette manufacturing involves two monopoly auxiliary materials: cigarette paper and tipping paper. Both materials are wound in rolls. After use, the plastic cores (referred to as tail frames, hereinafter the same) must be collected and counted to calculate material consumption. For example, patent publication number CN111882083A discloses a system and method for sorting and automatically recycling cigarette production waste. In this embodiment, the cigarette rolling and packaging unit is equipped with four garbage bags and a tail frame for waste recycling. Rolling paper tails, packaging tail frames, paper miscellaneous items, and discarded plastic products are placed in separate garbage bags. The tipping paper tail frames are placed on the tail frame for temporary storage. Other waste is removed by the operator and disposed of at a domestic waste collection point.

[0003] It can be seen that at present, the tail frames are collected using garbage bags or garbage cans. The two materials of packaging tail frames and corking paper tail frames require two garbage bags or garbage cans, which take up a lot of space. At the same time, the tail frames need to be counted manually, which is a cumbersome task. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the above problems and provides a tail payment collection device which can collect tipping paper tail frames and cigarette paper tail frames at the same time and occupies a small area.

[0005] The utility model solves the problem by providing a tail frame collection device, comprising an isolation sleeve, wherein the outer diameter of the isolation sleeve is 120-126 mm and the inner diameter is 116-122 mm; the inner cavity of the isolation sleeve forms a first collection cavity for collecting the tipping paper tail frame, one end of the isolation sleeve in the axial direction is provided with a tipping paper tail frame opening, and the other end is closed by a closing plate; the cigarette paper tail frame sleeve is arranged outside the isolation sleeve.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an inner wall of the opening of the tipping paper tail frame is provided with a through-beam photoelectric counter.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it further comprises a detection rod which is arranged outside the isolation sleeve and has a length direction parallel to the axial direction of the isolation sleeve, and a plurality of proximity switches are provided on the detection rod along the length direction.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the closing plate is provided with a tipping paper tail frame outlet and a closing cover plate for covering the tipping paper tail frame outlet.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a base and a bracket for suspending the isolation sleeve above the base, and a tail frame drop-out space is formed between the isolation sleeve and the base.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bracket is a telescopic bracket.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a protective sleeve arranged outside the isolation sleeve, and a second collection chamber for collecting cigarette paper tail frames is formed between the protective sleeve and the isolation sleeve; a cigarette paper tail frame opening is formed between one end of the protective sleeve in the axial direction and the isolation sleeve, and the other end is connected to the isolation sleeve via a ring plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the protective cover is rotatably connected to the bracket.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the opening of the tipping paper tail frame is provided with a first cover plate, and the opening of the cigarette paper tail frame is provided with a second cover plate.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the isolation sleeve is provided so that one end of the closing plate extends axially away from the closing plate to form an isolation extension sleeve; the protective sleeve is provided so that one end of the annular plate extends axially away from the annular plate to form a protective extension sleeve.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0016] 1. In this application, based on the different sizes of cigarette paper end frames and tipping paper end frames, a specifically sized isolation sleeve is used to simultaneously collect both. The isolation sleeve's outer diameter is slightly smaller than the cigarette paper end frame's inner diameter, allowing cigarette paper to be inserted from the outside of the isolation sleeve for collection. The isolation sleeve's inner diameter is much larger than the tipping paper end frame's, allowing the tipping paper end frame to be placed inside the isolation sleeve for collection. This eliminates the need for multiple collection devices and occupies a small footprint.

[0017] 2. In some embodiments, a through-beam photoelectric counter and a proximity switch are added to count the collected tipping paper tail frames and cigarette paper tail frames respectively, thereby avoiding manual counting and reducing workload.

[0018] 3. In some embodiments, the isolation sleeve is suspended by a bracket to facilitate removal of the tipping paper tail frame from under the isolation sleeve.

[0019] On this basis, in some embodiments, a protective cover is added, which cooperates with the overall structure of the rotatable protective cover and the isolation cover to facilitate the rotation of the cigarette paper tail frame opening downward for the removal of the cigarette paper tail frame; it also facilitates the rotation of the tipping paper tail frame opening downward for the removal of the tipping paper tail frame, without the need to set up a separate tipping paper tail frame outlet.

[0020] On this basis, in some embodiments, an isolation extension sleeve and a protection extension sleeve are provided to temporarily store the classified tail frames while removing the cigarette paper tail frames and / or the tipping paper tail frames. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a tail frame collecting device embodiment 1;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a tail frame collecting device embodiment 2;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the operation when the tail frame is removed in Example 2;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a tail frame collecting device embodiment 3;

[0025] In the figure: isolation sleeve 1, first collection chamber 1a, second collection chamber 1b, kraft paper tail frame opening 11, through-beam photoelectric counter 111, closing plate 12, isolation extension sleeve 13, detection rod 2, base 31, bracket 32, protective sleeve 4, cigarette paper tail frame opening 41, annular plate 42, protective extension sleeve 43. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following are specific implementations of the present invention, and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the technical solutions of the present invention are further described, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] A tail frame collecting device, such as Figure 1 As shown, the device comprises an isolation sleeve 1 having an outer diameter of 124 mm, an inner diameter of 120 mm, and a height of 1200 mm. The isolation sleeve 1 is axially vertical and hollow, forming a first collection chamber 1a. The upper end of the isolation sleeve 1 is open, forming a tipping paper tail frame opening 11; the lower end is closed by a sealing plate 12. In this embodiment, the area of ​​the sealing plate 12 is larger than the bottom area of ​​the isolation sleeve 1, so that the sealing plate 12 includes a sealing portion located within the isolation sleeve 1 and a receiving portion located outside the isolation sleeve 1.

[0029] During use, because the outer diameter of the isolation sleeve 1 is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the cigarette paper tail frame, the cigarette paper tail frame can be inserted into the isolation sleeve 1 from the outside and received by the receiving portion of the closing plate 12, thereby collecting the cigarette paper tail frame. At the same time, because the inner diameter of the isolation sleeve 1 is much larger than the size of the tipping paper tail frame, the tipping paper tail frame can be collected in the first collection chamber 1a within the isolation sleeve 1.

[0030] In some embodiments, in order to be able to remove the tail frame from the collection device and recycle it, a tipping paper tail frame outlet and a closing cover for covering the tipping paper tail frame outlet are provided on the closing portion of the closing plate 12. The inner diameter of the tipping paper tail frame outlet is larger than the outer diameter of the tipping paper tail frame. The detachable connection method between the closing cover and the tipping paper tail frame outlet is not restricted. In this embodiment, a rubber sleeve is provided on the outer wall of the closing cover, and the overall outer diameter of the closing cover is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the tipping paper tail frame outlet, so that the closing cover is stuck in the tipping paper tail frame outlet through the deformation of the rubber sleeve. During recycling, the tipping paper tail frame is recycled first: the closing cover is opened, and the tipping paper tail frame falls out of the tipping paper tail frame outlet; then the cigarette paper tail frame is recycled: the isolation sleeve 1 is inverted to make the cigarette paper tail frame fall out.

[0031] In some embodiments, to count the number of collected cigarette paper and tipping paper frames, a through-beam photoelectric counter 111 is provided on the inner wall of the tipping paper frame opening 11. When a tipping paper frame is inserted, the photoelectric detection sensor of the through-beam photoelectric counter 111 is blocked. After the tipping paper frame falls, detection resumes, which is recorded as a pulse. Each pulse signal detected increases the tipping paper frame count by one. Also included is a detection rod 2 disposed outside the isolation sleeve 1, with its length parallel to the axial direction of the isolation sleeve 1. In this embodiment, the detection rod 2 can be fixed to the receiving portion of the closing plate 12, with a spacing of 10 mm between the detection rod 2 and the isolation sleeve 1. Proximity switches are provided along the detection rod 2 every 26.5 mm along its length. When collecting cigarette paper frames, the cigarette paper frames are arranged in order from low to high, thereby blocking the proximity switches. Each time a proximity switch is blocked, the cigarette paper frame count increases by one.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] This embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, except that:

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, a protective sleeve 4 is provided outside the isolation sleeve 1, and the inner diameter of the protective sleeve 4 is 144 mm. A second collection chamber 1b for collecting cigarette paper tail frames is formed between the protective sleeve 4 and the isolation sleeve 1; a cigarette paper tail frame opening 41 is formed between one end of the protective sleeve 4 in the axial direction and the isolation sleeve 1, and the other end is connected to the isolation sleeve 1 through an annular plate 42. At this time, the detection rod 2 can be set on the inner wall of the protective sleeve 4 to protect the detection rod 2 and prevent the detection rod 2 from being bent by external forces. In some embodiments, the detection rod 2 can also be omitted, and a corresponding photoelectric counter can be set in the same way as in the first collection chamber 1a to count the cigarette paper tail frames.

[0035] Whether removing the cigarette paper tail frame or the tipping paper tail frame, the protective sleeve 4 and the isolation sleeve 1 (hereinafter referred to as the overall structure) must be a certain distance from the fixed surface to provide space for the tail frame to fall out. At the same time, since the overall structure is relatively tall but the bottom diameter is relatively small, it is easy to collapse when placed vertically. Therefore, this embodiment also includes a base 31 and a bracket 32 ​​for suspending the isolation sleeve 1 above the base 31. The space between the bottom of the overall structure and the base 31 becomes the space for the tail frame to fall out. The base 31 can be made of a material with a high density and high mass, such as an iron block, so that it is not easy to tip over. At least two brackets 32 are provided on the base 31. The two brackets 32 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the protective sleeve 4. One end of each bracket 32 ​​is connected to the base 31 and the other end is connected to the outer wall of the protective sleeve 4.

[0036] When removing the cigarette paper tail frame, the entire structure needs to be inverted. Therefore, in some embodiments, the protective sleeve 4 is pivotally connected to the bracket 32 ​​to achieve inversion directly on the bracket 32. Rotational connection here means that the entire structure can rotate about an axis perpendicular to its axial direction. The method of rotational connection is not limited. In this embodiment, a connecting sleeve is disposed over the protective sleeve 4, with the horizontal center plane of the connecting sleeve being no lower than the horizontal center plane of the entire structure. Sleeves are provided at each radial end of the connecting sleeve, and the sleeves are connected to the bracket 32 ​​via a rotational bearing. In some embodiments, a torsion spring is also disposed between the bracket 32 ​​and the sleeve. When the entire structure is rotated a certain angle under external force and the external force is released, the torsion spring can elastically restore the entire structure to an axially vertical position. In some embodiments, the connecting sleeve is detachably connected to the protective sleeve 4. For example, the connecting sleeve comprises a first half ring and a second half ring, each of which has a connecting lug with a through hole at each end. The screw is inserted through the through hole of the connecting lug of the first half ring and the through hole of the connecting lug of the second half ring, and then connected with a nut.

[0037] Under the rotating connection, when the whole structure is rotated more than 90 degrees, the cigarette paper tail frame opening 41 originally facing upward can be tilted downward or vertically downward to allow the cigarette paper tail frame to fall out. Preferably, when taking out the cigarette paper tail frame, the rotation angle of the whole structure is between 90 degrees and 180 degrees (not taking the end point value), such as Figure 3 As shown, the entire structure is tilted, and an inclined guide surface is provided between the downwardly inclined opening 41 of the cigarette paper tail frame and the transfer structure. Because the opening 41 of the cigarette paper tail frame is tilted downward, the cigarette paper tail frame falls out at an angle. When it lands on the inclined guide surface, its axial direction becomes parallel to the inclined guide surface. Since the tail frame is cylindrical, it can roll along the inclined guide surface to the transfer structure.

[0038] Since the entire structure is rotatable, the operation of removing the tipping paper tail frame can be the same as that of the cigarette paper tail frame. The entire structure is rotated so that the tipping paper tail frame opening 11 is tilted downward. At this time, there is no need to set the tipping paper tail frame outlet and closing cover plate on the closing plate 12.

[0039] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the cigarette paper tail frame and the tipping paper tail frame to fall out separately, the tipping paper tail frame opening 11 is provided with a first cover plate, and the cigarette paper tail frame opening 41 is provided with a second cover plate. When taking out the cigarette paper tail frame alone, the second cover plate is opened and the first cover plate is covered; when taking out the tipping paper tail frame alone, the first cover plate is opened and the second cover plate is covered.

[0040] In some embodiments, the bracket 32 ​​is configured as a telescopic bracket, so that the distance between the bottom of the overall structure and the base 31 can be adjusted to accommodate the drop-out of tipping paper tail frames and cigarette paper tail frames of different axial heights. The structure of the telescopic bracket is not limited. For example, it can include an outer tube provided on the base 31, an inner rod for connecting to the protective sleeve 4, and the inner rod can be inserted into the outer tube; at the same time, a plurality of through holes are provided on the outer tube in the vertical direction, and a pin hole is provided on the inner rod; and pins that can pass through the through holes and pin holes in sequence are also included. By inserting the pins into different through holes, different heights can be adjusted. In this embodiment, since only two heights need to be adjusted to suit the tipping paper tail frame and the cigarette paper tail frame respectively, two through holes are sufficient.

[0041] Example 3

[0042] This embodiment is basically the same as embodiment 2, and the only difference is that:

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, one end of the isolation sleeve 1, which is provided with a closure plate 12, extends axially away from the closure plate 12 to form an isolation extension sleeve 13. The other end of the protective sleeve 4, which is provided with an annular plate 42, extends axially away from the annular plate 42 to form a protective extension sleeve 43. When the tipping paper and cigarette paper frame openings 11 and 41 face downward to allow the frames to fall out, the isolation extension sleeve 13 and protective extension sleeve 43 face upward to temporarily store the separated tipping paper and cigarette paper frames. To facilitate counting, a through-beam photoelectric counter can also be installed on the inner walls of the isolation extension sleeve 13 and protective extension sleeve 43, respectively.

[0044] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the present invention. Persons skilled in the art may make various modifications, additions, or substitutions to the described specific embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tail frame collection device, characterized in that: It comprises an isolation sleeve (1), wherein the isolation sleeve (1) has an outer diameter of 120-126 mm and an inner diameter of 116-122 mm; The inner cavity of the isolation sleeve (1) forms a first collecting cavity (1a) for collecting the tipping paper tail frame, one end of the isolation sleeve (1) in the axial direction is provided with a tipping paper tail frame opening (11), and the other end is closed by a closing plate (12); The cigarette paper tail frame is sleeved outside the isolation sleeve (1).

2. The tail frame collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A beam-type photoelectric counter (111) is provided on the inner wall of the tipping paper tail frame opening (11).

3. The tail frame collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a detection rod (2) arranged outside the isolation sleeve (1) and having a length direction parallel to the axial direction of the isolation sleeve (1); a plurality of proximity switches are provided on the detection rod (2) along the length direction.

4. The tail frame collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The closing plate (12) is provided with a tipping paper tail frame outlet and a closing cover plate for covering the tipping paper tail frame outlet.

5. The tail frame collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a base (31) and a bracket (32) for suspending the isolation sleeve (1) above the base (31), and a tail frame drop-out space is formed between the isolation sleeve (1) and the base (31).

6. The tail frame collecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bracket (32) is a telescopic bracket.

7. The tail frame collecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a protective sleeve (4) sleeved outside the isolation sleeve (1), and a second collection chamber (1b) for collecting cigarette paper tail frames is formed between the protective sleeve (4) and the isolation sleeve (1); a cigarette paper tail frame opening (41) is formed between one end of the protective sleeve (4) in the axial direction and the isolation sleeve (1), and the other end is connected to the isolation sleeve (1) via an annular plate (42).

8. The tail frame collecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The protective cover (4) is rotatably connected to the bracket (32).

9. The tail frame collecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The tipping paper tail frame opening (11) is provided with a first cover plate, and the cigarette paper tail frame opening (41) is provided with a second cover plate.

10. The tail frame collecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The isolation sleeve (1) is provided with one end of the closing plate (12) extending axially in a direction away from the closing plate (12) to form an isolation extension sleeve (13); the protective sleeve (4) is provided with one end of the annular plate (42) extending axially in a direction away from the annular plate (42) to form a protective extension sleeve (43).

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