Cigarette placing tool

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cigarette placing tool, which is used for receiving cigarettes falling from a cigarette discharging channel of a cigarette packer, and comprises a cigarette bearing part which can extend into the cigarette discharging channel and is made of an elastic material; the holding part is connected with the cigarette bearing part; the connecting part is arranged between the cigarette bearing part and the holding part, and the holding part is connected with the cigarette bearing part through the connecting part. When the first batch of cigarettes produced in the first shift enter the cigarette discharging channel of the cigarette packaging machine, the cigarette discharging channel plays a role in bearing the cigarettes and guiding the cigarettes to stably fall down, so that the cigarettes are prevented from being disordered, vertical and inclined.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of auxiliary tools for cigarette packaging machines, and in particular to a smoke release tool. Background Technology

[0002] Cigarette packaging machines are indispensable equipment on the production line of cigarette manufacturing enterprises, used for packaging cigarettes. During operation, cigarettes from the upstream machine are first fed into the cigarette storage chamber by a conveyor belt. Then, agitating rollers agitate the cigarettes in the storage chamber, causing them to enter the lower cigarette channel one by one. The cigarettes move downwards under gravity until they reach the bottom of the lower cigarette channel. Once the lower cigarette channel is full, a pusher plate pushes the cigarette group at the bottom of the lower cigarette channel into the cigarette forming mold box for gradual packaging. Subsequently, a small gap forms at the bottom of the lower cigarette channel. The cigarettes in the lower cigarette channel then fall a short distance under gravity to fill this gap. The cigarettes in the storage chamber are then agitated again by the agitating rollers and enter the lower cigarette channel, while the pusher plate repeats the above process, continuously pushing the cigarette group at the bottom of the lower cigarette channel into the cigarette forming mold box for packaging.

[0003] However, after the first batch of cigarettes produced in the first shift enters the cigarette storage, the stirring roller agitates the cigarettes in the storage, causing them to enter the lower cigarette channel one by one. Because the lower cigarette channel is empty during the first shift and is relatively high, the cigarettes entering the channel will undergo free fall under the influence of gravity, causing them to become disordered, upright, or crooked. Once this happens, operators need to use tweezers to manually pick and arrange the cigarettes before re-dropping them, which is time-consuming, reduces work efficiency, and can easily damage the cigarettes, affecting their appearance quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that when the first batch of cigarettes produced in the first shift enters the lower smoke channel, the cigarettes tend to become disordered, vertical, or skewed during their descent. This invention provides a cigarette release tool that acts as a support for the first batch of cigarettes produced in the first shift as they enter the lower smoke channel of the cigarette packaging machine, guiding the cigarettes to fall smoothly and preventing disordered, vertical, or skewed descent, thereby improving production efficiency and preventing cigarette damage.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a smoke-releasing tool for receiving cigarettes falling into the lower smoke channel of a cigarette packaging machine, comprising:

[0006] The smoke-collecting part extends into the lower smoke channel and is made of elastic material.

[0007] The gripping part is connected to the smoke-collecting part;

[0008] A connecting part is provided between the smoke-collecting part and the holding part, and the holding part is connected to the smoke-collecting part through the connecting part.

[0009] When the cigarettes produced by the first shift of the cigarette packaging machine enter the cigarette storage, the operator holds the grip and inserts the cigarette receiving part into the lower cigarette channel, positioning the cigarette receiving part near the feed inlet of the lower cigarette channel. Subsequently, the cigarettes fall into the lower cigarette channel under the agitation of the stirring roller. When the cigarettes come into contact with the upper surface of the cigarette receiving part, the operator moves the grip downwards. During the downward movement, the bottom cigarettes always remain in contact with the upper surface of the cigarette receiving part of the cigarette release tool to receive the cigarettes, and the downward speed of the cigarette release tool is basically consistent with the speed at which the cigarettes fall in the lower cigarette channel. Because the cigarette receiving part is made of elastic material, it can undergo elastic deformation during the falling process to adapt to the structural characteristics of the lower cigarette channel, which is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, thereby ensuring that the cigarette release tool can move up and down in the lower cigarette channel. Once the bottom layer of cigarettes has fallen to the bottom of the lower smoke channel, the channel will be full of cigarettes. Subsequent cigarettes in the cigarette storage will no longer fall into the lower smoke channel by free fall. At this point, the operator can hold the handle and pull the smoke-collecting part of the cigarette release tool parallel to the bottom smoke channel.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the cigarettes falling into the lower smoke channel are received by a smoke-receiving part made of elastic material. This ensures that the cigarettes fall neatly and orderly in the lower smoke channel, which is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. It avoids the chaos that occurs when cigarettes produced in the first shift fall during the initial process, thereby ensuring product quality and improving production efficiency.

[0011] Optionally, there are multiple smoke ducts, which are arranged sequentially in the horizontal direction. The distance between two adjacent smoke ducts gradually decreases from top to bottom, and the number of smoke-receiving parts is greater than or equal to the number of smoke ducts.

[0012] Optionally, the smoke-collecting part is rod-shaped, extends along a first direction, and each smoke-collecting part is spaced apart along a second direction, with the first direction perpendicular to the second direction.

[0013] Optionally, the center distance between two adjacent smoke-collecting sections is equal to the center distance between the tops of their corresponding two adjacent lower smoke-collecting channels.

[0014] Optionally, the connecting part is rod-shaped and extends along the second direction. One end of each smoke-collecting part is connected to the same side of the connecting part, and the holding part extends along the first direction. One end of the holding part is connected to the other side of the connecting part.

[0015] Optionally, the end of the smoke-collecting part away from the gripping part is provided with a chamfer or rounding.

[0016] Optionally, both the grip and the connecting part are made of elastic material.

[0017] Optionally, the elastic material is a hot melt adhesive.

[0018] Optionally, the diameter of the smoke-collecting part is 7mm, and the length of the smoke-collecting part along the first direction is 14cm.

[0019] Optionally, the smoke-collecting part and the connecting part, as well as the gripping part and the connecting part, are fixedly connected by heating and melting hot melt adhesive sticks. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates a usage scenario of the smoke-collecting tool provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 Sectional view along axis AA;

[0022] Figure 3 This diagram shows a structural schematic of a smoke-collecting tool provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 1. Cigarette stick; 2. Lower cigarette channel; 3. Cigarette receiving part; 4. Connecting part; 5. Grip part. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of this utility model will be presented in conjunction with preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this utility model are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the utility model in conjunction with the embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived based on the claims of this utility model. To provide a deep understanding of this utility model, many specific details will be included in the following description. This utility model may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this utility model, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0026] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0027] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the utility model.

[0028] The terms “first”, “second”, etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the description of this embodiment, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" 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 embodiment based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] In existing technology, cigarette packaging machines are used to package cigarettes. Cigarettes from the upstream machine are first fed into a cigarette storage chamber by a conveyor belt. Then, agitating rollers agitate the cigarettes in the chamber, causing them to fall one by one into the lower cigarette channel. The cigarettes then move downwards under gravity until they reach the bottom of the lower channel. Once the lower channel is full, a pusher plate pushes the cigarettes at the bottom of the channel into the cigarette forming mold for further packaging. However, in actual production, because the lower channel is empty during the first shift and is relatively high, the first batch of cigarettes falls into the channel and undergoes free fall under gravity, easily resulting in disorder, verticality, and tilting.

[0032] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model discloses a smoke-releasing tool for catching cigarettes falling into the lower smoke channel of a cigarette packaging machine. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 3 The smoke-generating devices provided in this application include:

[0033] The smoke-collecting part 3 can extend into the lower smoke channel 2, and the smoke-collecting part 3 is made of elastic material;

[0034] The gripping part 5 is connected to the smoke-collecting part 3;

[0035] The connecting part 4 is located between the smoke-collecting part 3 and the holding part 5, and the holding part 5 is connected to the smoke-collecting part 3 through the connecting part 4.

[0036] When cigarette stick 1 produced by the first shift of the cigarette packaging machine enters the cigarette warehouse, as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the operator holds the gripping part 5 and inserts the smoke-receiving part 3 into the lower smoke channel 2, positioning the smoke-receiving part 3 near the feed inlet of the lower smoke channel 2. Subsequently, the cigarette stick 1 falls into the lower smoke channel 2 under the agitation of the stirring roller. When the cigarette stick 1 contacts the upper surface of the smoke-receiving part 3, the operator moves the gripping part 5 downwards. During this downward movement, the bottommost cigarette stick 1 remains in contact with the upper surface of the smoke-receiving part 3 of the smoke-releasing tool to receive the cigarette stick 1, and the downward speed of the smoke-releasing tool is basically consistent with the falling speed of the cigarette stick 1 within the lower smoke channel 2. Because the smoke-receiving part 3 is made of elastic material, it can undergo elastic deformation during the falling process to adapt to the upper-wide and lower-narrow structural characteristics of the lower smoke channel 2, thereby ensuring that the smoke-releasing tool can move up and down within the lower smoke channel 2. Once the bottommost cigarette stick 1 has fallen into the bottom of the lower smoke channel 2, the lower smoke channel 2 will be filled with cigarette stick 1. Subsequent cigarette sticks 1 in the smoke storage will no longer fall into the lower smoke channel 2 through free fall. At this time, the operator can hold the grip part 5 and pull the smoke receiving part 3 of the smoke release tool parallel to the bottom smoke channel 2.

[0037] By adopting the above technical solution, the cigarette sticks 1 falling into the lower smoke channel 2 are supported by the smoke-receiving part 3 made of elastic material. This ensures that the cigarette sticks 1 fall neatly and orderly in the lower smoke channel 2, which is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. This avoids the phenomenon of chaos in the initial falling process of the cigarette sticks 1 produced in the first shift, thereby ensuring product quality and improving production efficiency.

[0038] Furthermore, there are multiple lower smoke channels 2, which are arranged sequentially in the horizontal direction. The distance between two adjacent lower smoke channels 2 gradually decreases from top to bottom, and the number of smoke receiving parts 3 is greater than or equal to the number of lower smoke channels 2.

[0039] For example, in actual production, the number of lower smoke channels 2 is usually in groups of 6 or 7. In order to meet the actual needs, the number of smoke receiving parts 3 in this embodiment can be 7.

[0040] When it is necessary to receive and guide the cigarette stick 1 in the lower smoke channel 2, the smoke receiving part 3 is inserted into the corresponding lower smoke channel 2, such as... Figure 2As shown (if the number of smoke-collecting parts 3 is greater than the number of lower smoke channels 2, the excess smoke-collecting parts 3 can be placed outside the lower smoke channels 2). Since the smoke-collecting parts 3 are made of an elastic material, they will elastically deform as the smoke-releasing tool moves downwards, changing with the spacing between the lower smoke channels 2. That is, as the smoke-releasing tool moves downwards, the spacing between two adjacent lower smoke channels 2 gradually decreases, and the spacing between two adjacent smoke-collecting parts 3 also decreases due to the deformation of the smoke-collecting parts 3. By setting the material of the smoke-collecting parts 3 to an elastic material, the smoke-collecting parts 3 can move smoothly in the lower smoke channels 2 with varying spacing, thereby preventing the movement of the smoke-releasing tool from being obstructed.

[0041] Furthermore, the smoke-collecting part 3 can be made of hot melt adhesive. The inventors discovered that when the elasticity of the smoke-collecting part 3 is low, it is not easy for it to undergo elastic deformation, thus easily causing jamming during downward movement. When the elasticity of the smoke-collecting part 3 is high, it cannot provide stable support for the cigarette 1. This application, by setting the material of the smoke-collecting part 3 to hot melt adhesive, can both prevent jamming during downward movement and provide stable support for the cigarette 1. Moreover, hot melt adhesive is inexpensive, saving processing costs.

[0042] Furthermore, the smoke-collecting part 3 is rod-shaped, and the smoke-collecting part 3 is along the first direction ( Figure 3 Extending in the x-direction shown, each smoke-collecting part 3 extends along the second direction ( Figure 3 The y-direction shown in the figure is spaced apart, with the first direction perpendicular to the second direction.

[0043] Furthermore, the center distance between two adjacent smoke-collecting parts 3 is equal to the center distance between the tops of the two corresponding adjacent lower smoke channels 2.

[0044] like Figure 2 As shown, since the center distance between two adjacent smoke-collecting parts 3 is equal to the center distance between the tops of their corresponding two adjacent lower smoke channels 2, the smoke-collecting part 3 can easily extend into the top of the corresponding lower smoke channel 2, facilitating operation. When there are 6 lower smoke channels 2 and 7 smoke-collecting parts 3, the smoke release tool only needs to be inserted into the corresponding lower smoke channel 2 from left to right along the first direction. The remaining smoke-collecting part 3 does not need to be inserted into the lower smoke channel 2.

[0045] Furthermore, the connecting part 4 is rod-shaped and extends along the second direction. One end of each smoke-collecting part 3 is connected to the same side of the connecting part 4. The holding part 5 extends along the first direction and one end of the holding part 5 is connected to the other side of the connecting part 4.

[0046] Furthermore, the end of the smoke-collecting part 3 away from the gripping part 5 is provided with a chamfer or rounding.

[0047] By adopting the above technical solution, a chamfer or rounding is provided at the end of the smoke receiving part 3 away from the holding part 5, which can reduce the friction between the smoke receiving part 3 and its side wall when it extends into the lower smoke channel 2, so as to facilitate the smoke receiving part 3 to extend into the lower smoke channel 2.

[0048] Furthermore, the diameter of the smoke-collecting part 3 is 7mm, and the length of the smoke-collecting part 3 along the first direction is 14cm.

[0049] The length of a regular cigarette 1 is 84mm, and the inner diameter of the lower smoke channel 2 is 9.0mm. Using the above technical solution, a hot melt adhesive rod with a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the lower smoke channel 2 is selected to prepare the smoke-receiving part 3. This allows the smoke-receiving part 3 to extend into the lower smoke channel 2, while still maintaining a certain amount of space between the sides of the smoke-receiving part 3 and the inner wall of the lower smoke channel 2. Due to the top-wide and bottom-narrow structure of the lower smoke channel 2, the smoke-receiving part 3 is prone to colliding with the inner wall of the lower smoke channel 2 during vertical movement. By setting the length of the smoke-receiving part 3 along the first direction to 14cm, which is about 5cm longer than the length of the regular cigarette 1, the end of the smoke-receiving part 3 near the connecting part 4 can undergo elastic deformation when colliding with the inner wall of the lower smoke channel 2. This allows the smoke-receiving part 3 to adapt to the top-wide and bottom-narrow structure of the lower smoke channel 2 during its downward movement.

[0050] Furthermore, both the gripping part 5 and the connecting part 4 are made of elastic material. Preferably, the gripping part 5 and the connecting part 4 are made of hot melt adhesive. By making the smoke-collecting part 3, the gripping part 5, and the connecting part 4 all from the same elastic material, an integrated structure for the smoke-discharging tool can be achieved.

[0051] Furthermore, the smoke-collecting part 3 and the connecting part 4, as well as the gripping part 5 and the connecting part 4, are fixedly connected by heating and melting hot melt adhesive sticks.

[0052] Using the above technical solution, the smoke-collecting part 3 and the connecting part 4, as well as the gripping part 5 and the connecting part 4, are bonded by slightly heating and melting one end of a cut hot melt glue stick with a lighter, without the need for other connecting parts, and the preparation process is simple and quick; in this embodiment, the gripping part 5 is composed of 3 hot melt glue sticks arranged closely along the second direction, and the 3 hot melt glue sticks are also bonded by slightly heating and melting their sides with a lighter.

[0053] The smoke release tool provided by this utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned usage environment, but can also be extended to various operations for receiving materials that undergo free fall in the material channel.

[0054] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the above description is a further detailed explanation of the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments, and should not be construed as limiting the specific implementation of the present invention to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art can make various changes in form and detail, including some simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smoke discharge tool for catching cigarettes falling into the lower smoke channel of a cigarette packaging machine, characterized in that, The smoke-generating device includes: The smoke-collecting part is capable of extending into the lower smoke channel and is made of an elastic material; The gripping part is connected to the smoke-collecting part; A connecting portion is provided between the smoke-collecting portion and the gripping portion, and the gripping portion is connected to the smoke-collecting portion through the connecting portion.

2. The smoke-emitting tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the lower smoke channels is multiple, and the lower smoke channels are arranged sequentially in the horizontal direction. The distance between two adjacent lower smoke channels gradually decreases from the top to the bottom. The number of smoke-receiving parts is greater than or equal to the number of lower smoke channels.

3. The smoke-emitting tool as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The smoke-collecting part is rod-shaped and extends along a first direction. Each smoke-collecting part is spaced apart along a second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

4. The smoke-emitting tool as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The center distance between two adjacent smoke-collecting parts is equal to the center distance between the tops of the two adjacent lower smoke channels.

5. The smoke-releasing tool as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting part is rod-shaped and extends along the second direction. One end of each of the smoke-collecting parts is connected to the same side of the connecting part. The gripping part extends along the first direction and one end of the gripping part is connected to the other side of the connecting part.

6. The smoke-emitting tool as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The end of the smoke-collecting part away from the gripping part is provided with a chamfer or rounding.

7. The smoke-emitting tool as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Both the gripping part and the connecting part are made of the elastic material.

8. The smoke-emitting tool as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The elastic material is a hot melt adhesive.

9. The smoke-emitting tool as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The diameter of the smoke-collecting part is 7mm, and the length of the smoke-collecting part is 14cm.

10. The smoke-emitting tool as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The smoke-collecting part and the connecting part, as well as the gripping part and the connecting part, are fixedly connected by heating and melting hot melt adhesive sticks.

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