Online measuring device for tobacco shred returning amount of cigarette making machine
By designing a main tobacco recycle conveying mechanism, a secondary tobacco recycle conveying mechanism, and a weighing unit on the cigarette machine, and using weighing rollers and pressure sensors to monitor the weight of tobacco shreds in real time, the problems of low accuracy and safety in tobacco recycle measurement in cigarette machines have been solved. This has enabled accurate, real-time, and safe measurement of tobacco recycle quantity, thereby improving the quality and safety of cigarettes.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422799887.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-18
AI Technical Summary
In existing methods for measuring the amount of recycled tobacco from cigarette machines, the material falls from the side of the vibrating trough due to its up-and-down vibration and the small receiving area. This results in low accuracy of the measurement results and poses a threat to the safety of the test personnel.
Design an online measurement device for the amount of tobacco shreds in a cigarette machine, including a main tobacco shred conveying mechanism, a secondary tobacco shred conveying mechanism, a tobacco dropping trough, and a weighing unit. The device uses a weighing roller and a pressure sensor to monitor the weight change of tobacco shreds on the conveyor belt in real time, and achieves accurate and safe weight measurement through a control module.
It achieves accurate, real-time and safe measurement of the amount of wire waste, solves the problems of inaccurate measurement results and safety threats, and improves the rolling quality and safety of the cigarette making machine.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tobacco processing and production technology, and specifically relates to an online measuring device for the amount of cigarette recycle in a cigarette machine. Background Technology
[0002] The tobacco recycling device in a cigarette rolling machine mainly consists of a main recycling conveyor belt, a secondary recycling conveyor belt, and a tobacco dropping trough. The main recycling conveyor belt runs from front to back, transporting tobacco from the secondary recycling conveyor belt and the tobacco trimmed by the leveling disc to the rear tobacco dropping trough. Afterward, the tobacco enters the recycling storage area and is re-entered into the tobacco suction and forming system for use by the cigarette rolling machine. The weight of this portion of tobacco is the recycling amount. Because the recycled tobacco is subjected to the shearing force of the leveling disc, it can cause breakage and reduce the tobacco's structure. When the recycling amount is too large, it can easily lead to problems such as loose ends, weight, large fluctuations in draw resistance and hardness, and poor consistency in filling density, affecting the quality of the cigarettes. Therefore, accurately weighing the recycling amount, studying the relationship between the recycling amount and rolling quality, and controlling the recycling amount within an appropriate range are of great significance for improving the rolling quality of cigarette rolling machines and enhancing brand appeal.
[0003] The current industry method for measuring recycled tobacco is as follows: during equipment operation, the VE rear door is opened, and tobacco shreds collected from the 1-minute dropping trough are weighed. However, due to the up-and-down vibration of the dropping trough during equipment operation and the small receiving area, some material falls from the side of the trough, making it impossible to collect all the tobacco shreds per unit time. This results in low accuracy of the measurement results, and the operation of the mechanical equipment poses a significant threat to the safety of the experimental personnel. How to safely and accurately weigh the recycled tobacco is a challenge facing the industry.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an online measurement device for the amount of recycled yarn that can accurately, in real time and safely weigh the recycled yarn. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an online measurement device for the amount of tobacco scrap in a cigarette machine, thereby overcoming the technical problems of existing methods for measuring tobacco scrap in cigarette machines. These methods suffer from low accuracy due to the up-and-down vibration of the tobacco scrap trough, a small receiving area, and the inability to completely collect tobacco scrap per unit time. Furthermore, the operation of the mechanical equipment poses a significant safety threat to the experimental personnel. The specific technical solution is as follows:
[0006] An online measuring device for the amount of cigarette recycle material in a cigarette machine, comprising:
[0007] Main return wire conveying mechanism;
[0008] A secondary return yarn conveying mechanism is located upstream of the main return yarn conveying mechanism, and the discharge end of the secondary return yarn conveying mechanism is connected to the feed end of the main return yarn conveying mechanism.
[0009] The doffing vibrating trough is located downstream of the main return yarn conveying mechanism, and the feed end of the doffing vibrating trough is connected to the discharge end of the main return yarn conveying mechanism.
[0010] The main return yarn conveying mechanism includes a conveying section, a protective section, and a weighing section, with the protective section and the weighing section mounted on the conveying section.
[0011] Preferably, the conveying unit includes a mounting bracket, a drive roller, a driven roller, a conveyor belt, and a drive motor. The drive motor is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the output end of the drive motor is connected to the drive roller. The drive roller and the driven roller are rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket and located at opposite ends of the mounting bracket. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the drive roller and the driven roller, and rotates under the drive of the drive motor.
[0012] Preferably, the weighing unit includes a plurality of weighing rollers, a plurality of pressure sensors, and a control module. The weighing rollers are mounted on the mounting bracket and located between the drive roller and the driven roller. The pressure sensors are mounted on the weighing rollers. The control module is mounted on the mounting bracket. The control module is electrically connected to the pressure sensors and the drive motor. The control module receives the signals fed back by the pressure sensors and controls the drive motor.
[0013] Preferably, the number of weighing rollers is the same as the number of pressure sensors.
[0014] Preferably, the protective part includes a protective baffle and a cover plate. The protective baffle is installed on opposite sides of the mounting bracket to separate the two sides of the conveyor belt, and the cover plate is installed on the protective baffle.
[0015] Preferably, the drive motor is a geared motor.
[0016] Preferably, the wire-dropping vibrating trough is inclined, with the feed end of the trough being higher than its discharge end, and the inclination angle of the trough is 10° to 15°.
[0017] Preferably, the control module includes a controller and a display screen;
[0018] The display screen, drive motor, and pressure sensor are all electrically connected to the controller.
[0019] Compared with the existing technology, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0020] This utility model provides an online measurement device for the amount of tobacco scraps in a cigarette machine. By setting up a conveyor mechanism with a weighing function to collect the weight change of the conveyor belt in real time, the real-time weight of the tobacco scraps on the conveyor belt can be obtained. This solves the technical problems in the existing cigarette machine tobacco scrap measurement methods, which are characterized by low accuracy of measurement results due to the up-and-down vibration of the dropping groove and the small material receiving area, which causes some material to fall from the side of the groove, making it impossible to collect all the tobacco scraps per unit time. Furthermore, the operation of the mechanical equipment poses a significant threat to the safety of the experimental personnel. Attached Figure Description
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. The elements or parts in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main conveying mechanism in this utility model.
[0024] Description of main reference numerals:
[0025] 1-Main return yarn conveying mechanism, 101-Conveyor belt, 102-Protective baffle, 103-Cover plate, 104-Drive motor, 105-Drive roller, 106-Driven roller, 107-Weighing roller, 108-Pressure sensor, 109-Controller, 2-Secondary return yarn conveying mechanism, 3-Drop yarn vibrating trough. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "top", "bottom", "top surface", "bottom surface", "inside", "outside", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "more" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used solely for descriptive purposes and to distinguish technical features, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number or order of the technical features indicated.
[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connected," and "set" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or they can refer to internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances. The following describes an embodiment of the present invention based on its overall structure.
[0030] Example
[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an online measurement device for the amount of tobacco shreds in a cigarette machine, used for online measurement of the amount of tobacco shreds. It includes a main tobacco shred conveying mechanism 1, a secondary tobacco shred conveying mechanism 2 located upstream of the main tobacco shred conveying mechanism 1, and a tobacco drop trough 3 located downstream of the main conveying mechanism. The main tobacco shred conveying mechanism 1 receives tobacco shreds conveyed by the secondary tobacco shred conveying mechanism 2, the tobacco drop trough 3 receives tobacco shreds delivered by the main tobacco shred conveying mechanism 1, and the secondary tobacco shred conveying mechanism 2 receives tobacco shreds falling from the suction umbrella and those split and shaved by the leveling device. The secondary tobacco shred conveying mechanism 2 is higher than the main tobacco shred conveying mechanism 1, and the main tobacco shred conveying mechanism 1 is higher than the tobacco drop trough 3.
[0032] In some preferred embodiments, the wire dropping trough 3 is inclined, with the feed end of the wire dropping trough 3 being higher than its discharge end, and the inclination angle of the wire dropping trough 3 being 10° to 15°.
[0033] Preferably, the auxiliary return yarn conveying mechanism 2, located upstream of the main return yarn conveying mechanism 1, has its discharge end connected to the feed end of the main return yarn conveying mechanism 1; the yarn dropping trough 3, located downstream of the main return yarn conveying mechanism 1, has its discharge end connected to the main return yarn conveying mechanism 1.
[0034] Specifically, the secondary return wire conveying mechanism 2 is a belt conveyor. Belt conveyors are existing technology and can be purchased on the market, so they will not be described in detail here.
[0035] Preferably, the main return yarn conveying mechanism 1 includes a conveying section, a protective section, and a weighing section, wherein the protective section and the weighing section are mounted on the conveying section.
[0036] In some preferred embodiments, the conveying unit includes a mounting bracket, a drive roller 105, a driven roller 106, a conveyor belt 101, and a drive motor 104. Notably, the drive motor 104 is a geared motor, which is mounted on the mounting bracket. The output end of the drive motor 104 is connected to the drive roller 105. The drive roller 105 and the driven roller 106 are rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket and located at opposite ends of the mounting bracket. The conveyor belt 101 is sleeved on the drive roller 105 and the driven roller 106. Driven by the drive motor 104, the conveyor belt 101 rotates, thereby realizing the conveying of tobacco shreds.
[0037] In some preferred embodiments, the weighing unit includes a plurality of weighing rollers 107, a plurality of pressure sensors 108, and a control module. The weighing rollers 107 are mounted on the mounting bracket and located between the drive roller 105 and the driven roller 106. The pressure sensors 108 are mounted on the weighing rollers 107, and the sensing surface of the pressure sensors 108 abuts against the conveyor belt 101. The pressure sensors 108 are used to monitor the changes in the weight of the tobacco on the conveyor belt 101 in real time. The control module is mounted on the mounting bracket and is electrically connected to the pressure sensors 108 and the drive motor 104. The control module receives the signals fed back by the pressure sensors 108 and controls the drive motor 104.
[0038] It is worth mentioning that the number of weighing rollers 107 and pressure sensors 108 is the same, and the pressure sensors 108 are used in conjunction with the weighing rollers 107. The number of weighing rollers 107 is not less than three.
[0039] Preferably, in order to prevent tobacco from falling off both sides of the conveyor belt 101 during the conveying process, a protective part is provided on the mounting bracket. The protective part includes a protective baffle 102 and a cover plate 103. The protective baffle 102 is installed on opposite sides of the mounting bracket to separate the two sides of the conveyor belt 101. The cover plate 103 is installed on the protective baffle 102. The cover plate 103 further prevents tobacco from falling off the conveying mechanism during the conveying process.
[0040] In some preferred embodiments, the control module includes a controller 109 and a display screen; the display screen, the drive motor 104, and the pressure sensor 108 are all electrically connected to the controller 109.
[0041] The controller 109 is used to control the drive motor 104 to rotate so as to drive the drive roller 105 to rotate, thereby causing the conveyor belt 101 to carry the tobacco shreds downstream. It is also used to receive the weight information of the tobacco shreds collected by the pressure sensor 108 and display the weight information of the tobacco shreds to the staff in real time through the display.
[0042] In use, the value collected by the pressure sensor 108 when the conveyor belt 101 is empty is taken as the first weight parameter. When the tobacco falls onto the conveyor belt 101, the value collected by the pressure sensor 108 increases and is recorded as the second weight parameter. The difference between the second weight parameter and the first weight parameter is taken as the weight of the tobacco, so as to achieve accurate, real-time and safe measurement of the weight of the tobacco.
[0043] In summary, the online measurement device for the amount of tobacco scrap in a cigarette machine provided by this utility model collects the weight changes of the conveyor belt in real time by setting up a conveyor mechanism with a weighing function, thereby obtaining the real-time weight of the tobacco scraps on the conveyor belt. This solves the technical problems of existing cigarette machine tobacco scrap measurement methods, which suffer from low accuracy due to the up-and-down vibration of the dropping groove and the small material receiving area, which causes some material to fall from the side of the groove, making it impossible to completely collect the tobacco scraps per unit time. Furthermore, the operation of the mechanical equipment poses a significant threat to the safety of the experimental personnel.
[0044] The foregoing descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention are for the purpose of illustration and description. These descriptions are not intended to limit the present invention to the precise form disclosed, and it is obvious that many changes and variations can be made based on the above teachings. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not limitations on the present invention. The specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. The purpose of selecting and describing the exemplary embodiments is to explain the specific principles of the present invention and its practical application, so that those skilled in the art can make modifications, substitutions, variations and various different choices and changes to the embodiments without creative contribution as needed after reading this specification without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention, they are protected by patent law.
Claims
1. An online measuring device for the amount of cigarette recycle material in a cigarette rolling machine, characterized in that, Including: Main return wire conveying mechanism (1); A secondary return yarn conveying mechanism (2) is located upstream of the main return yarn conveying mechanism (1), and the discharge end of the secondary return yarn conveying mechanism (2) is connected to the feed end of the main return yarn conveying mechanism (1). The wire dropping trough (3) is located downstream of the main return wire conveying mechanism (1), and the feed end of the wire dropping trough (3) is connected to the discharge end of the main return wire conveying mechanism (1). The main return yarn conveying mechanism (1) includes a conveying section, a protective section and a weighing section, wherein the protective section and the weighing section are installed on the conveying section.
2. The online measuring device for the amount of cigarette recycle material in a cigarette machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying unit includes a mounting bracket, a drive roller (105), a driven roller (106), a conveyor belt (101), and a drive motor (104). The drive motor (104) is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the output end of the drive motor (104) is connected to the drive roller (105). The drive roller (105) and the driven roller (106) are rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket and located at opposite ends of the mounting bracket. The conveyor belt (101) is sleeved on the drive roller (105) and the driven roller (106). Driven by the drive motor (104), the conveyor belt (101) rotates.
3. The online measuring device for the amount of cigarette recycle material in a cigarette machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The weighing unit includes a plurality of weighing rollers (107), a plurality of pressure sensors (108), and a control module. The weighing rollers (107) are mounted on the mounting bracket and located between the drive roller (105) and the driven roller (106). The pressure sensors (108) are mounted on the weighing rollers (107). The control module is mounted on the mounting bracket and is electrically connected to the pressure sensors (108) and the drive motor (104). The control module receives the signal fed back by the pressure sensors (108) and controls the drive motor (104).
4. The online measuring device for the amount of cigarette recycle material in a cigarette rolling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of weighing rollers (107) is the same as the number of pressure sensors (108).
5. The online measuring device for the amount of cigarette recycle material in a cigarette rolling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protective part includes a protective baffle (102) and a cover plate (103). The protective baffle (102) is installed on opposite sides of the mounting bracket to separate the two sides of the conveyor belt (101). The cover plate (103) is installed on the protective baffle (102).
6. The online measuring device for the amount of cigarette recycle material in a cigarette machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive motor (104) is a geared motor.
7. The online measuring device for the amount of cigarette recycle material in a cigarette rolling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire-dropping vibrating trough (3) is inclined, with the feed end of the wire-dropping vibrating trough (3) being higher than its discharge end, and the inclination angle of the wire-dropping vibrating trough (3) is 10° to 15°.
8. The online measuring device for the amount of cigarette recycle material in a cigarette machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control module includes a controller (109) and a display screen; The display screen, drive motor (104), and pressure sensor (108) are all electrically connected to the controller (109).