Discharging device for columnar elements

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of heating cigarette machinery, and particularly relates to a discharging device for columnar elements. The discharging device comprises a jig and a discharging module. The jig comprises a sliding piece, a reset spring and a jig bin. A jig bin is arranged in the jig, a sliding part is arranged below the jig bin, the sliding part can be driven to move between an original position and an ejection position in the axial direction, the reset spring is configured to enable the sliding part to reset after the sliding part moves upwards in the axial direction, and when the sliding part is in the original position, the reset spring is in a natural state; when the sliding piece is ejected out, the reset spring is in a compressed state; the discharging module comprises a finished product discharging sliding table, a finished product clamping jaw and a finished product ejection air cylinder. According to the automatic discharging device, automatic discharging of the columnar elements can be achieved. The discharging device can be used for the discharging process after particle type heating cigarette filling is completed. The device is simple, compact in arrangement and accurate and controllable in discharging.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of cigarette heating machinery, and in particular relates to a discharging device for columnar elements. Background Art

[0002] As consumers prioritize health and demand a personalized experience with cigarettes, the tobacco industry is continuously responding to these evolving needs by developing a variety of smoking products with reduced tar content and harm reduction. Heat-treated cigarettes, by contrast, differ from traditional cigarettes in their heating method, enabling them to satisfy consumers' sensory needs while providing a healthier smoking experience.

[0003] Existing integrated aerosol generating products include an outer tube and an aerosol generating matrix filled in the outer tube, as well as other units for cooling and circulating aerosols. At present, the aerosol generating matrix of integrated aerosol generating products is usually a granular aerosol generating material. Since bulk aerosol generating particles cannot be fixed, they must be filled into the outer tube by filling, and the particles need to be fixed on both sides of the aerosol generating particle segment by means of sealing paper and sealing pieces. In order to gather aerosols and increase the amount of smoke, the downstream of the sealing piece is usually a cavity (cavity segment) defined by the outer tube, and the downstream of the cavity segment is a filtration segment. The above-mentioned aerosol generating products are currently prepared by the filling method. The filling method requires the outer tube to be transported and fixed to the filling position, and then each segment is filled in the outer tube in sequence. The aerosol generating product obtained after filling is then discharged from the filling position.

[0004] The existing outer tube fixing and discharging devices are complicated. In order to solve the above problems, this application is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention provides a discharge device for columnar elements, the discharge device comprising: a fixture and a discharge module;

[0006] The fixture includes: a sliding part, a return spring, and a fixture chamber;

[0007] The jig has a jig chamber inside, and the jig chamber is an axially arranged hollow structure. A sliding member is provided below the jig chamber, and the sliding member can be driven to move axially between an original position and an ejection position. The bottom of the sliding member has an outer flange, and the return spring is axially arranged, with one end of the return spring resting on the outer flange of the bottom of the sliding member and the other end resting on the inner wall of the jig. The return spring is configured to reset the sliding member after axially moving upward. When the sliding member is in the original position, the return spring is in a natural state; when the sliding member is ejected, the return spring is in a compressed state;

[0008] The product ejection module comprises a product ejection slide, a product gripper, and a product ejection cylinder.

[0009] The product ejection cylinder is below the jig, and the product gripper is fixed on the product ejection slide.

[0010] The product ejection slide can be driven to move between an in-situ position and an extended position, and when the product ejection slide is in the extended position, the product gripper is above the jig to clamp the columnar element.

[0011] When the product ejection slide is in the in-situ position, the product ejection slide is axially misaligned with the jig to drive the columnar element to completely separate from the jig.

[0012] Preferably, the product ejection module comprises a rotating slide, and the rotating slide is rotatable and connected with the product ejection slide.

[0013] Preferably, the jig is arranged on a rotating disc, and the rotating disc has a through hole axially communicating with the jig cavity.

[0014] The application further provides a working method of the columnar element ejection device, and the working method comprises the following steps.

[0015] In an initial state, the jig cavity of the jig contains a columnar element, the sliding member is in an in-situ position, the reset spring is in a natural state, and the product ejection slide is in an in-situ position.

[0016] When the columnar element needs to be ejected:

[0017] The sliding member of the jig is aligned with the product ejection cylinder, the product ejection slide is driven to move to an extended position, and the product gripper is in an open state.

[0018] The product ejection cylinder extends and moves the sliding member from the in-situ position to an ejection position, the sliding member drives the columnar element to move to the center of the product gripper, and the reset spring is in a compressed state.

[0019] The product gripper is closed to clamp the columnar element, the product ejection cylinder is retracted, the reset spring returns to the natural state, and the sliding member moves to the in-situ position under the action of the reset spring 9-5-2.

[0020] The product ejection slide moves to the in-situ position to drive the columnar element to completely separate from the jig.

[0021] Preferably, the discharging module comprises: a rotating slide; the rotating slide can be driven to rotate, and the finished product discharging slide is connected to the rotating slide;

[0022] The working method further comprises:

[0023] Finally, after the rotary slide rotates a certain angle, the finished product clamp opens to put down the columnar element, and the rotary slide rotates back to its original position.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] This application can achieve automatic unloading of columnar components. This application can be used for unloading pellet-type heated cigarettes after filling. The device of this application is simple, compact, and can accurately and controllably unload components. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the workstation conversion module structure.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of fixture 9-5.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the finished product ejection cylinder 8-7 in the finished product discharging module ejecting the finished cigarette 10 from the fixture bin 9-5-4.

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Magnified view of the structure.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the finished product clamping claws 8 - 6 clamping the finished cigarette 10 in the finished product discharging module.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the finished product discharging module, in which the finished product clamping claw 8-6 clamps the finished cigarette 10, and the finished product discharging slide 8-4 retracts to pull the finished cigarette 10 out of the fixture bin 9-5-4.

[0032] List of reference numerals:

[0033] 8. Finished product discharging module, 8-1. Rotating slide bracket, 8-2. Rotating slide, 8-3. Finished product discharging slide bracket, 8-4. Finished product discharging slide, 8-5. Finished product clamping claw, 8-6. Finished product clamping claw, 8-7. Finished product ejection cylinder, 9. Workstation rotation module, 9-1. Bottom plate, 9-2. Rotating motor, 9-3. Rotating platform, 9-4. Rotating disk, 9-5. Fixture, 9-5-1. Sliding sleeve, 9-5-2. Return spring, 9-5-3. Fixture sleeve, 9-5-4. Fixture bin. 10. Finished cigarettes. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0035] Those skilled in the art will understand that the following examples are intended to illustrate the present invention only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Where specific techniques or conditions are not specified in the examples, the techniques or conditions described in the literature in the art or in the product specifications were used. Materials or equipment used without manufacturer identification are conventional products that can be purchased.

[0036] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, unless otherwise stated, the singular forms "a", "an", "said" and "the" used herein may also include plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "comprising" used in the specification of this application refers to the presence of the described features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. It should be understood that when we say that an element is "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements. In addition, the "connection" used here may include wireless connection.

[0037] In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more. Terms such as "inside," "upper," and "lower" indicate positions or states based on those shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of this application and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific position. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0038] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "provided with" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; and direct or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in common dictionaries should be understood to have meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the prior art and, unless defined as such, will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense.

[0040] Figure 1It is a structural diagram of the workstation conversion module 9.

[0041] The workstation conversion module 9 includes a base plate 9-1, a rotating motor 9-2, a rotating platform 9-3, a rotating disk 9-4, and a jig 9-5. The rotating motor 9-2 is fixed to the base plate 9-1. The rotating disk 9-4 is fixed to the rotating platform 9-3. The jig 9-4 is fixed to the rotating disk 9-4. There can be one or more jigs 9-4. Multiple jigs 9-4 are arranged in intervals along the circumference of the rotating disk 9-4. The rotating motor 9-2 can drive the rotating platform 9-3 and the rotating disk 9-4 to rotate.

[0042] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of fixture 9-5.

[0043] The fixture 9-5 includes: a sliding part 9-5-1, a return spring 9-5-2, a fixture sleeve 9-5-3, and a fixture bin 9-5-4.

[0044] The jig 9-5 has an axial hollow structure, which is the jig bin 9-5-4. A sliding member 9-5-1 is provided below the jig bin 9-5-4. The sliding member 9-5-1 can move axially between the original position and the ejection position after being driven. The bottom of the sliding member 9-5-1 has an outer flange. The reset spring 9-5-2 is arranged axially. One end of the reset spring 9-5-2 abuts against the outer flange at the bottom of the sliding member 9-5-1, and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the jig 9-5. The reset spring 9-5-2 is used to reset the sliding member 9-5-1 after axial upward movement. When the sliding member 9-5-1 is in the original position, the reset spring 9-5-2 is in a natural state. When the sliding member 9-5-1 is ejected, the reset spring 9-5-2 is in a compressed state.

[0045] The fixture 9-5 is arranged on a rotating disk 9-4, and the rotating disk 9-4 has a through-hole axially connected to the fixture bin 9-5-4.

[0046] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the finished product ejection cylinder 8-7 in the finished product discharging module 8 ejecting the finished cigarette 10 from the fixture bin 9-5-4.

[0047] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Magnified view of the structure. Figure 4 As can be seen, the finished product ejection cylinder 8-7 pushes the slide 9-5-1 upward, and the return spring 9-5-2 is in a compressed state. The slide 9-5-1 drives the finished cigarette 10 to move upward.

[0048] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the finished product clamping claws 8 - 6 clamping the finished cigarette 10 in the finished product discharging module.

[0049] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the finished product discharging module, in which the finished product clamping claw 8-6 clamps the finished cigarette 10, and the finished product discharging slide 8-4 retracts to pull the finished cigarette 10 out of the fixture bin 9-5-4.

[0050] The finished product discharging module includes the following components: a rotating slide bracket 8-1, a rotating slide 8-2, a finished product discharging slide bracket 8-3, a finished product discharging slide 8-4, a finished product clamping claw 8-5, a finished product clamping claw 8-6, and a finished product ejecting cylinder 8-7.

[0051] The positions and connection relationships of each component are as follows:

[0052] The rotary slide 8-2 is fixed on the rotary slide bracket 8-1, and the lower end of the finished product discharging slide bracket 8-3 is fixed on the rotary slide 8-2. The finished product discharging slide 8-4 is fixed on one side of the finished product discharging slide bracket 8-3. The finished product clamping claw 8-5 is fixed on the finished product discharging slide 8-4, and the finished product clamping claw 8-6 is fixed on the two clamping claws of the finished product clamping claw 8-5. The rotary slide 8-2 can be driven to rotate. The finished product discharging slide 8-4 can be driven to move between the original position and the extended position. The finished product discharging slide can be driven to move between the original position and the extended position. When the finished product discharging slide is in the extended position, the finished product clamping claw is located above the jig to clamp the columnar element; when the finished product discharging slide is in the original position, the finished product discharging slide and the jig are misaligned in the axial direction to drive the columnar element completely out of the jig.

[0053] The finished product discharging module 8 of the present application is used to take out the finished cigarettes 10 from the fixture bin 9-5-4. The working method of the finished product discharging module 8 is as follows:

[0054] The outer tube of the cigarette is loaded into the fixture chamber 9-5-4 of the fixture 9-5. Then, the outer tube of the cigarette 10 is loaded with various components to obtain the finished cigarette 10. At this time, the fixture chamber of the fixture contains the columnar element, the sliding part is in place, the return spring is in its natural state, and the finished product discharge slide is in place.

[0055] The rotating disk 9-4 continues to rotate a certain angle, so that the jig 9-5 containing the finished cigarettes 10 is facing the finished product ejection cylinder 8-7. The position at this time is recorded as the eighth workstation. The finished product discharging slide 8-4 is driven to move to the extended position, and the finished product clamping claw 8-5 is in the open state. The finished product ejecting cylinder 8-7 extends into the jig 9-5 through the through-hole of the rotating disk, and pushes the sliding member 9-5-1 upward from the original position to the ejection position. The sliding member 9-5-1 pushes the finished cigarette 10 out of the jig bin. At this time, the reset spring 9-5-2 is in a compressed state. The finished product clamping claw 8-5 is closed, so that the finished product clamping claw 8-6 clamps the finished product, the finished product ejection cylinder 8-7 retracts, and the reset spring 9-5-2 returns to its natural state. The slider 9-5-1 moves to its original position under the action of the reset spring 9-5-2. The finished product discharging slide 8-4 retracts to drive the finished product completely out of the fixture, and the rotating slide 8-2 rotates a certain angle, and the finished product clamp 8-5 opens and puts down the finished product. The rotating slide 8-2 then rotates back to its original position.

Claims

1. A discharge device for columnar elements, characterized in that: The discharging device includes: a fixture and a discharging module; The fixture includes: a sliding part, a return spring, and a fixture chamber; The jig has a jig chamber inside, and the jig chamber is an axially arranged hollow structure. A sliding member is provided below the jig chamber, and the sliding member can be driven to move axially between an original position and an ejection position. The bottom of the sliding member has an outer flange, and the return spring is axially arranged, with one end of the return spring resting on the outer flange of the bottom of the sliding member and the other end resting on the inner wall of the jig. The return spring is configured to reset the sliding member after axially moving upward. When the sliding member is in the original position, the return spring is in a natural state; when the sliding member is ejected, the return spring is in a compressed state; The discharging module includes: a finished product discharging slide, a finished product clamping claw, and a finished product ejecting cylinder; The fixture is located below the finished product ejection cylinder, and the finished product clamp is fixed on the finished product discharge slide; The finished product discharging slide can be driven to move between an original position and an extended position. When the finished product discharging slide is in the extended position, the finished product clamping claw is located above the jig to clamp the columnar component. When the finished product discharging slide is located at the original position, the finished product discharging slide and the fixture are misaligned in the axial direction so as to drive the columnar element to completely separate from the fixture.

2. The discharge device for columnar elements according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharging module includes: a rotating slide; the rotating slide can be driven to rotate, and the finished product discharging slide is connected to the rotating slide.

3. The discharge device for columnar elements according to claim 1, characterized in that: The jig is arranged on a rotating disk, and the rotating disk has a through hole axially connected to the jig chamber.

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