Device for detecting small-box aluminum-foil paper pulling sheet

By setting up outer and inner guide plates on both sides of the cigarette pack conveying channel and installing high-precision photoelectric tube and fiber optic sensor detection components on them, the detection problems of cigarette pack lining paper deformation and pull-tab defects are solved, the comprehensiveness and accuracy of detection are improved, and product quality is ensured.

CN223479437UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28NANJING FOCUS INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422671830.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-01
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing equipment is unable to effectively detect deformation of the cigarette pack lining paper or defects such as wrinkles and missing corners of the pull tabs during the cigarette pack production process, resulting in the continued transportation of unqualified cigarette packs, affecting product quality.

Method used

Outer and inner guide plates are arranged on both sides of the cigarette pack conveying channel, and an outer detection component is installed on the outer guide plate and an inner detection component is installed on the inner guide plate. The outer detection component includes a high-precision first photoelectric tube and an optical fiber sensor, and the inner detection component includes a second photoelectric tube for detecting defects on the outer and inner end surfaces of the cigarette pack.

Benefits of technology

It improves the comprehensiveness of cigarette package inspection, reduces missed inspections and false inspections, ensures product quality, and reduces modifications to the original machine and inspection and evaluation time.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of cigarette packet production, and particularly relates to a device for detecting a small box aluminum-foil paper pulling piece. According to the small box aluminum foil paper pull tab detection device, the outer detection assembly is arranged on the outer side guide plate and can be used for detecting the existence of pull tabs on the outer end face (namely the end face where the pull tabs are located) of a cigarette packet and detecting the defects of the pull tabs, and the inner detection assembly is arranged on the inner side guide plate and can be used for detecting the defects of packaging paper on the outer end face of the cigarette packet. And the comprehensiveness of cigarette packet detection is improved. The high-precision photoelectric tubes are arranged in an angular manner to optimize the layout, so that the installation size is reduced, the detection coverage area is increased, missing detection and false detection are reduced, and the product quality is ensured. According to the installation and adjustment structure of the integrated optical fiber, the change of an original machine is reduced, a detection result can be judged more quickly by using a photoelectric detection waveform, the detection and judgment time is shortened, and the adaptability is wider.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cigarette packaging production technology, specifically relating to a device for detecting the aluminum foil strip pull of small boxes. Background Technology

[0002] See Figure 1 During the cigarette pack production process, packs often deform at the junction of the second and third rolling mills, requiring the rejection of defective packs. Based on the existing equipment's principle, the second rolling mill is equipped with an inner lining paper detection system, primarily using a photoelectric detector to check for lining misalignment and the presence of packs with missing linings. The third rolling mill inlet is equipped with a pull tab detection system, using a photoelectric detector to check for missing pull tabs on the packs. Figure 2 The location of the pull tab is shown. Packets with either of these two quality defects will be rejected at the third pull wheel.

[0003] However, existing equipment does not have a design to detect deformation of the inner lining paper or wrinkles and missing corners of the cigarette pack in the second and third wheel sections. When the inner lining of the cigarette pack is intact but the inner lining paper and pull tab have the above-mentioned problems, it cannot be effectively detected. If cigarette packs that do not meet the quality requirements continue to be conveyed forward, it will cause a product quality accident. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for detecting the pull tabs of small aluminum foil sheets, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a device for detecting the pull tabs of aluminum foil in small boxes, comprising:

[0006] Outer guide plates and inner guides are located on both sides of the tobacco pack conveying channel;

[0007] An external inspection component, mounted on the outer guide plate, is used to detect defects on the outer end face of the cigarette pack;

[0008] The internal inspection component, installed on the inner guide plate, is used to detect defects on the inner end face of the cigarette pack.

[0009] In one embodiment of this application, the external detection component includes:

[0010] Two phototubes positioned at an angle of 30-60 degrees cover the outer surface of the cigarette pack in their detection range.

[0011] Fiber optic sensors are used to detect key defects in sheet pulling; among which...

[0012] Both the first phototube and the fiber optic sensor are connected to the control module, and the fiber optic sensor is also used to trigger the first phototube detection.

[0013] In one embodiment of this application, the two first phototubes are at a 45-degree angle.

[0014] In one embodiment of this application, the internal detection component includes two second phototubes at an angle of 30-60 degrees, the detection range of which covers the inner end face of the cigarette pack.

[0015] In one embodiment of this application, the two second phototubes are at a 45-degree angle.

[0016] In one embodiment of this application, the external detection component further includes a first housing, and the first phototube and the fiber optic sensor are disposed within the first housing;

[0017] The outer guide plate is provided with a first mounting hole for accommodating the first housing.

[0018] In one embodiment of this application, the internal detection component further includes a second housing, and the second phototube is disposed within the second housing;

[0019] The inner guide plate is provided with a second mounting hole for accommodating the second housing.

[0020] In one embodiment of this application, the fiber optic sensor is installed in an adjustment mounting sleeve with a self-aligning structure.

[0021] In one embodiment of this application, an adjustment sleeve mounting hole is provided inside the first housing;

[0022] The first housing has a fastening hole on its side wall that communicates with the mounting hole of the adjusting sleeve, for fasteners to pass through;

[0023] The adjusting mounting sleeve has an eccentrically arranged optical fiber sensor receiving hole, and the tail end of the adjusting mounting sleeve has a rotation groove.

[0024] In one embodiment of this application, the inner surfaces of the outer guide plate and the inner guide plate facing the direction of the cigarette pack feeding are both provided with guide slopes.

[0025] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the device for detecting the aluminum foil pull tab on a small cigarette pack uses an external detection component on the outer guide plate to detect the presence and defects of the pull tab on the outer end face of the cigarette pack (i.e., the end face where the pull tab is located). An internal detection component on the inner guide plate can detect defects in the packaging paper on the outer end face of the cigarette pack, thus improving the comprehensiveness of cigarette pack inspection. The optimized layout using high-precision photocells arranged at an angle reduces the installation volume while increasing the detection coverage area, reducing missed and false detections and ensuring product quality. The integrated fiber optic installation and adjustment structure reduces modifications to the original machine. The photoelectric detection waveform allows for faster evaluation of the detection results, reducing evaluation time and broadening adaptability.

[0026] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention are realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the accompanying drawings.

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the existing equipment;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the existing equipment testing;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a top view of the device for detecting the aluminum foil strip pull tab of the small box according to this utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 This is an assembly diagram of the device for detecting the aluminum foil strip of a small box according to this utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 This is an assembly diagram of the external detection component of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the internal detection component of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the adjustment and mounting sleeve of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a side view of the adjusting mounting sleeve of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the adjustment mounting sleeve and the first housing of this utility model.

[0038] In the picture:

[0039] The cigarette pack conveying channel 1 includes an outer guide plate 11, a first mounting hole 111, an inner guide 12, a second mounting hole 121, a guide slope 13, an outer detection component 2, a first phototube 21, an optical fiber sensor 22, a first housing 23, an adjustment sleeve mounting hole 231, a fastening hole 232, a fastener 233, an adjustment mounting sleeve 24, an optical fiber sensor receiving hole 241, a groove 242, an inner detection component 3, a second phototube 31, a second housing 32, a second wheel 100, a third wheel 200, a photoelectric detector 300, and a pull tab detection position 400. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0041] In existing equipment, the photoelectric detector is directly mounted on the outer guide plate. When the tobacco pack is propelled by the second wheel to the third wheel, the pack follows a linear trajectory. The photoelectric detector is located at the pull tab position, and its detection range is limited to the installation position of the photoelectric sensor. This limits the detection range and accuracy. Missing pull tabs can only be detected at the linear position sensed by the photoelectric detector. Wrinkles, folds, and missing corners on the pull tabs cannot be detected.

[0042] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment of this application, the device for detecting the aluminum foil pull tab of the small box includes: an outer guide plate 11 and an inner guide plate 12 located on both sides of the cigarette pack conveying channel 1; an outer detection component 2, installed on the outer guide plate 11, for detecting defects on the outer end face of the cigarette pack; and an inner detection component 3, installed on the inner guide plate 12, for detecting defects on the inner end face of the cigarette pack.

[0043] In this embodiment, by setting an external detection component 2 on the outer guide plate 11, it can be used to detect the presence or absence of the pull tab and the defects of the pull tab on the outer end face of the cigarette pack (i.e. the end face where the pull tab is located). By setting an internal detection component 3 on the inner guide plate 12, it can be used to detect defects in the packaging paper on the outer end face of the cigarette pack, thereby improving the comprehensiveness of the cigarette pack detection.

[0044] For details, see Figure 5 The external detection component 2 includes: two first phototubes 21 with an angle of 30-60 degrees, whose detection range covers the outer end face of the cigarette pack; and an optical fiber sensor 22 for detecting key defects in the cigarette pack; wherein the first phototubes 21 and the optical fiber sensor 22 are both connected to the control module, and the optical fiber sensor 22 is also used to trigger the first phototubes 21 to detect.

[0045] In this embodiment, by installing the two first phototubes 21 at a certain angle, their detection surfaces cover the end face of the cigarette pack pull tab, thus expanding the detection range and making the detection surface wider. This allows for the detection of missing or wrinkled pull tabs in the cigarette pack. The fiber optic sensor 22 can be installed at a specific location for the presence or absence of the pull tab. It can serve as both a trigger detection basis and a measure to detect the presence or absence of the pull tab, providing an extra layer of detection protection for areas prone to defective products.

[0046] Preferably, the two first phototubes 21 can be at a 45-degree angle.

[0047] See Figure 6 Furthermore, the internal detection component 3 includes two second phototubes 31 arranged at an angle of 30-60 degrees, whose detection range covers the inner end face of the cigarette pack.

[0048] In this embodiment, the inner detection component 3 is a newly added detection component on the original equipment. It includes two second phototubes 31 with an angle of 30-60 degrees, and the layout of the detection surface covers the inner end face of the cigarette pack, which expands the detection range, ensures product quality, and forms an overall detection system with the outer detection component 2, which can comprehensively detect defects in the cigarette pack packaging paper.

[0049] Preferably, the two second phototubes 31 are at a 45-degree angle.

[0050] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 Optionally, the external detection component 2 further includes a first housing 23, in which the first phototube 21 and the fiber optic sensor 22 are disposed; the outer guide plate 11 is provided with a first mounting hole 111 for accommodating the first housing 23.

[0051] Optionally, the internal detection component 3 further includes a second housing 32, and the second phototube 31 is disposed inside the second housing 32; the inner guide plate 12 is provided with a second mounting hole 121 for accommodating the second housing 32.

[0052] In this embodiment, the detection components of the outer detection component 2 are housed within the first housing 23, exhibiting high integration and modularly mounted on the outer guide plate 11; similarly, the inner detection component 3 can be modularly mounted on the inner guide plate 12.

[0053] In this embodiment, see Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 The fiber optic sensor 22 is installed in the adjusting mounting sleeve 24 with a self-aligning structure, which facilitates the adjustment of the detection position of the fiber optic sensor 22.

[0054] Specifically, the first housing 23 is provided with an adjustment sleeve mounting hole 231, into which the adjustment sleeve 24 can pass; the side wall of the first housing 23 is provided with a fastening hole 232 communicating with the adjustment sleeve mounting hole 231, for fasteners 233 to pass through and abut against the adjustment sleeve 24; the adjustment sleeve 24 is provided with an eccentrically arranged fiber optic sensor receiving hole 241, and the tail end of the adjustment sleeve 24 is provided with a rotation groove 242.

[0055] In this embodiment, the fiber optic sensor 22 can be fixed in the fiber optic sensor receiving hole 241. During adjustment, the adjusting mounting sleeve 24 can be rotated by inserting a tool into the groove 242. Since the fiber optic sensor 22 is eccentrically mounted, its detection height can change accordingly. After rotating to the preset detection height, the adjusting mounting sleeve 24 can be tightened by the fastener 233 to fix the position of the adjusting mounting sleeve 24.

[0056] In this embodiment, optionally, the inner surfaces of the outer guide plate 11 and the inner guide plate 12 facing the direction of the cigarette pack feeding are provided with guide slopes 13.

[0057] In summary, the device for detecting small aluminum foil sheet pull tabs of this utility model adopts an optimized layout of high-precision phototubes arranged at an angle, which reduces the installation volume and increases the detection coverage area, thereby reducing missed and false detections and ensuring product quality. The integrated fiber optic installation and adjustment structure reduces modifications to the original device, and the photoelectric detection waveform allows for faster evaluation of the detection results, reducing the detection and evaluation time and broadening its adaptability.

[0058] All the devices selected in this application (parts whose specific structures are not specified) are general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art. Their structures and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0059] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0060] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating positions or relationships, are based on the positions or relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0061] Based on the above-mentioned ideal embodiment of the present invention, and in accordance with the above description, relevant personnel can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical scope of the present invention. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the content of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for detecting the pull tabs of small boxes of aluminum foil, characterized in that, include: The outer guide plate (11) and inner guide plate (12) are located on both sides of the tobacco pack conveying channel (1). An external inspection component (2) is installed on an outer guide plate (11) and is used to detect defects on the outer end face of the cigarette pack; The inner detection component (3) is installed on the inner guide (12) plate and is used to detect defects on the inner end face of the cigarette pack.

2. The device for detecting the pull tabs of small aluminum foil sheets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The external detection component (2) includes: Two first phototubes (21) are positioned at an angle of 30-60 degrees, and their detection range covers the outer end face of the cigarette pack; Fiber optic sensor (22) is used to detect the location of key defects in the sheet; wherein The first phototube (21) and the fiber optic sensor (22) are both connected to the control module. The fiber optic sensor (22) is also used to trigger the first phototube (21) to detect.

3. The device for detecting the pull tabs of small aluminum foil sheets according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two first phototubes (21) are at a 45-degree angle to each other.

4. The device for detecting the pull tabs of small aluminum foil sheets according to claim 2, characterized in that, The internal detection component (3) includes two second phototubes (31) at an angle of 30-60 degrees, whose detection range covers the inner end face of the cigarette pack.

5. The device for detecting the pull tabs of small aluminum foil sheets according to claim 4, characterized in that, The two second phototubes (31) are at a 45-degree angle to each other.

6. The apparatus for detecting the pull tabs of aluminum foil in small boxes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The external detection component (2) also includes a first housing (23), in which the first phototube (21) and the fiber optic sensor (22) are disposed; The outer guide plate (11) is provided with a first mounting hole (111) for accommodating the first housing (23).

7. The apparatus for detecting the pull tabs of aluminum foil in small boxes according to claim 4, characterized in that, The internal detection component (3) also includes a second housing (32), and the second phototube (31) is disposed inside the second housing (32); The inner guide plate (12) is provided with a second mounting hole (121) for accommodating the second housing (32).

8. The apparatus for detecting the pull tabs of aluminum foil in small boxes according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fiber optic sensor (22) is installed in an adjustment mounting sleeve (24) with a self-aligning structure.

9. The apparatus for detecting the pull tabs of aluminum foil in small boxes according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first housing (23) is provided with an adjustment sleeve mounting hole (231); The first housing (23) has a fastening hole (232) on its side wall that communicates with the adjustment sleeve mounting hole (231) for fasteners (233) to pass through; The adjusting mounting sleeve (24) is eccentrically provided with an optical fiber sensor receiving hole (241), and the tail end of the adjusting mounting sleeve (24) is provided with a rotation groove (242).

10. The apparatus for detecting the pull tabs of aluminum foil in small boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner sides of the outer guide plate (11) and the inner guide plate (12) facing the direction of the cigarette pack are both provided with guide slopes (13).