Four-wheel outlet lifting belt tool device

By designing a tooling device for the No. 4 wheel outlet lifting belt, and utilizing the characteristic that the position of the diaphragm box remains unchanged at zero degrees Celsius, the lifting belt can be quickly and accurately calibrated. This solves the problem of cumbersome calibration process in existing technologies and improves cigarette production efficiency and equipment stability.

CN223534208UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11CHINA TOBACCO GUANGXI IND
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Application Number
CN202423251977.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

The calibration process of the No. 4 wheel outlet lifting belt in the existing technology is cumbersome, resulting in long downtime, which affects the efficiency of cigarette production. Moreover, the misalignment of the lifting belt frequently causes damage to the mold box or cigarette pack.

Method used

Design a tooling device for the No. 4 wheel outlet lifting belt. Utilizing the characteristic that the lifting belt does not change the position of the diaphragm box in a zero-degree Celsius environment, rapid and accurate calibration is achieved through positioning tooling and positioning pins. The device includes a clamping part, a positioning part, and tooling positioning holes. In conjunction with the base positioning holes, positioning pins are used to achieve multi-point positioning and precise alignment.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and accurate calibration of the lifting belt, avoids equipment damage caused by lifting belt misalignment, reduces downtime, improves production efficiency and equipment stability, and reduces operating difficulty and labor intensity.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fourth wheel outlet lifting belt tool device, and relates to the technical field of tobacco manufacturing equipment. The fourth wheel outlet lifting belt has one characteristic, that is, when the calibrated fourth wheel outlet lifting belt is in the environment of zero DEG C, the position of a diaphragm capsule in the lifting belt and the position of a conveyor belt base are not changed. By utilizing the characteristic, the utility model discloses a fourth wheel outlet elevator belt tooling device which is used for resetting the fourth wheel outlet elevator belt again. Comprising a clamping part, a positioning part and a tool positioning hole, the tool can be clamped by a lifting belt diaphragm capsule, the tool positioning hole is adjusted to be aligned with a base positioning hole, the fourth wheel lifting belt can be calibrated, the situation that the diaphragm capsule or a cigarette packet is damaged due to collision caused by dislocation of the lifting belt is avoided, the industrial quality is guaranteed, and damage to accessories is reduced; the maintenance level of the packaging equipment is improved, the flexibility is higher, the labor intensity of maintenance personnel is reduced, and the production requirements of the cigarette packaging machine are met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco manufacturing equipment technology, and in particular to a tooling device for a No. 4 wheel outlet lifting belt. Background Technology

[0002] The No. 4 wheel exit conveyor belt in tobacco manufacturing is a commonly used conveyor device in industrial production. The accuracy of the conveyor belt installation is a crucial step in cigarette production. The No. 4 wheel exit conveyor belt is primarily used to transport cigarette packs to the No. 5 wheel. During its operation, the accuracy of the conveyor belt is a critical parameter, ensuring the stability and precision of cigarette pack transport. Incorrect installation can lead to damage to the mold box or cigarette packs, affecting the quality of accessories and the cigarette packs. During operation, misalignment can occur due to various reasons. When misalignment occurs, the conveyor belt needs to be zeroed and calibrated. Current technology often uses phase fixtures for calibration, but this requires disassembling the mold box, a cumbersome process with significant downtime, severely impacting work efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, how to quickly and accurately install the No. 4 wheel outlet lifting belt has become an urgent problem to be solved in the domestic cigarette industry. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a tooling device for a No. 4 pulley outlet lifting belt. The No. 4 pulley outlet lifting belt has a unique characteristic: when calibrated, the position of the diaphragm box within the lifting belt remains unchanged from the position of the conveyor belt base in a zero-degree Celsius environment. Utilizing this characteristic, the tooling device of this utility model can quickly assist in the zeroing calibration of the No. 4 pulley outlet lifting belt.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A tooling device for lifting belts at the outlet of a No. 4 wheel includes a lifting device, which comprises a base, a conveyor belt, and diaphragm boxes. The conveyor belt is mounted on the base, and multiple diaphragm boxes are equidistantly fixed on the conveyor belt. The device also includes a positioning tooling and a positioning pin. The positioning tooling includes a clamping part, a positioning part, and a tooling positioning hole. The clamping part is perpendicularly fixed to the positioning part, and the tooling positioning hole is located on the positioning part. The clamping part is used to assemble between two adjacent diaphragm boxes. The positioning part fits against the base, and the base is provided with a base positioning hole. The positioning pin is inserted into the base positioning hole and the tooling positioning hole.

[0007] Preferably, there are two tooling positioning holes, two base positioning holes, and two positioning pins, with the two positioning pins inserted one-to-one into the two base positioning holes and the tooling positioning holes.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning fixture is also provided with a groove, which is provided on the clamping part.

[0009] Preferably, the positioning pin is a base elastic positioning pin, which is installed in the positioning hole of the base.

[0010] Preferably, the locating pin is a tooling elastic locating pin, which is installed in the tooling locating hole.

[0011] Preferably, the positioning pin is a fixed positioning pin, which is fixedly connected to the positioning hole of the tooling.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the locating pin is chamfered.

[0013] Preferably, the base positioning pin includes a first spring and a first pin, with one end of the first spring fixedly disposed at the bottom of the base positioning hole and the other end fixedly connected to the first pin.

[0014] Preferably, the tooling elastic positioning pin includes a threaded outer shell, a nut, a second pin, and a second spring. The threaded outer shell includes a limiting shell and a threaded shell. The threaded outer shell is inserted into the tooling positioning hole, and the limiting shell is located on the side of the positioning part away from the clamping part. The threaded shell passes through the positioning part. The nut is fitted onto the threaded shell that passes through the positioning part. The second spring is sleeved on the second pin, with one end fixed to the second pin and the other end fixed to the bottom of the limiting shell. The second pin is axially movable inside the threaded outer shell.

[0015] Preferably, the tooling elastic positioning pin also includes a pull ring, which is connected to the end of the second pin away from the clamping part.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The No. 4 wheel outlet lifting belt has a unique characteristic: the position of the film box within the lifting belt remains unchanged from the position of the conveyor belt base even at zero degrees Celsius. Utilizing this characteristic, this utility model discloses a tooling device for the No. 4 wheel outlet lifting belt. This tooling is used for re-aligning the No. 4 wheel outlet lifting belt after replacement. It includes a clamping part, a positioning part, and a tooling positioning hole. This tooling can be clamped by the lifting belt film box. Aligning the tooling positioning hole with the base positioning hole allows for rapid calibration of the No. 4 wheel lifting belt, preventing damage to the film box or cigarette pack due to lifting belt misalignment, ensuring industrial quality, reducing damage to parts, improving the maintenance speed of packaging equipment, providing high flexibility, reducing the labor intensity of maintenance personnel, and meeting the production needs of cigarette packaging machines. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the tooling in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the lifting device in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an assembly drawing of the fixed positioning pin and tooling in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an assembly drawing of an elastic positioning pin and a lifting device according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Overall structural diagram of the flexible positioning pin;

[0024] Figure 7 This is an assembly drawing of another type of elastic positioning pin and tooling in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 In this utility model Figure 7 Partial cross-sectional view of the flexible locating pin;

[0026] Figure 9 This is another type of threaded housing for an elastic locating pin in this utility model.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1. Lifting device; 11. Base; 12. Conveyor belt; 13. Diaphragm box; 14. Base positioning hole; 2. Positioning fixture; 21. Clamping part; 22. Positioning part; 23. Groove; 24. Fixture positioning hole; 3. Positioning pin; 31. Fixed positioning pin; 32. Base elastic positioning pin; 321. First spring; 322. First pin; 33. Fixture elastic positioning pin; 331. Threaded outer shell; 3311. Limiting shell; 3312. Threaded shell; 332. Nut; 333. Second pin; 334. Pull ring; 335. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0029] 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 the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of 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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0031] Example 1;

[0032] The No. 4 wheel exit lifter belt in tobacco manufacturing is a commonly used conveyor device in industrial production. The accuracy of lifter belt installation is crucial in cigarette production. The No. 4 wheel exit lifter belt is mainly used to convey cigarette packs to the fifth wheel. Its accuracy is paramount, ensuring the stability and precision of cigarette pack transport. Incorrect installation can lead to damage to the mold box or cigarette packs, affecting the quality of accessories and the cigarette packs. During operation, misalignment can occur due to various reasons, requiring zeroing and calibration. Current technology often uses phase fixtures for calibration, but this requires removing the diaphragm box 13, a cumbersome process with significant downtime, severely impacting work efficiency.

[0033] The No. 4 pulley outlet lifting belt has a unique characteristic: when calibrated, the position of the diaphragm box 13 within the lifting belt remains unchanged relative to the position of the base 11 of the conveyor belt 12 in a zero-degree Celsius environment. Utilizing this characteristic, this invention provides a tooling device for the No. 4 pulley outlet lifting belt, capable of quickly assisting in zeroing and calibration. Figures 1-4As shown, a lifting belt tooling device for the outlet of a No. 4 wheel includes a lifting device 1, which includes a base 11, a conveyor belt 12, and diaphragm boxes 13. The conveyor belt 12 is mounted on the base 11. There are multiple diaphragm boxes 13, which are equidistantly fixed on the conveyor belt 12. The device also includes a positioning tooling 2 and a positioning pin 3. The positioning tooling 2 includes a clamping part 21, a positioning part 22, and a tooling positioning hole 24. The clamping part 21 is perpendicularly fixed to the positioning part 22. The tooling positioning hole 24 is located on the positioning part 22. The clamping part 21 can be assembled between two diaphragm boxes 13. The positioning part 22 fits against the base 11. The base 11 is provided with a base positioning hole 14. The positioning pin 3 is inserted into the base positioning hole 14 and the tooling positioning hole 24. In a zero-degree Celsius environment, the positioning fixture 2 is clamped between the lifting belt membrane box 13, and the relative position of the lifting belt and the base 11 is adjusted. The zeroing calibration of the No. 4 wheel outlet lifting belt is completed when the positioning pin 3 can be inserted into the base positioning hole 14 and the fixture positioning hole 24 at the same time.

[0034] The positioning fixture 2 has two fixture positioning holes 24, two base positioning holes 14, and two positioning pins 3. The two positioning pins 3 are inserted one-to-one into the two base positioning holes 14 and the fixture positioning holes 24. By setting two fixture positioning holes 24 and two base positioning holes 14, in conjunction with the two positioning pins 3, precise positioning is achieved. This multi-point positioning design effectively improves the stability and accuracy of the calibration between the lifting belt and the base 11, avoiding deviations or misalignments that may be caused by single-point positioning, and ensuring the reliable operation of the lifting belt after calibration. The chamfered design at the top of the positioning pin 3 makes it easier to insert the pin into the positioning hole, reducing possible jamming during insertion, significantly improving the efficiency of the calibration operation, and reducing the skill requirements for the operator, thus simplifying the workflow. The groove 23 on the clamping part 21 of the positioning fixture 2 reduces the overall weight of the fixture, lowering the burden of manual operation and making the fixture lighter and more flexible during installation, disassembly, or transportation, thereby further improving the convenience of the calibration process. This design reduces tooling weight while maintaining structural strength and stability, avoiding installation difficulties or user fatigue caused by excessive weight. The overall design significantly shortens zeroing calibration time while ensuring accuracy, reducing production efficiency losses due to equipment downtime, and avoiding the cumbersome steps of frequently disassembling and reassembling the diaphragm box 13 in traditional calibration methods. This embodiment achieves rapid, accurate, and simplified zeroing calibration of the lifting belt, which is of great significance for the stable conveying of the lifting belt and the efficient operation of equipment in tobacco production.

[0035] For ease of operation, the positioning pin 3 is a fixed positioning pin 31, which is fixedly connected to the positioning hole 24 of the tooling. The design of the positioning pin 3 as a fixed positioning pin 31 integrates the positioning pin 3 with the positioning hole 24, effectively preventing positioning errors caused by loosening or falling off during use, and improving the reliability and consistency of the calibration operation. The structure of the fixed positioning pin 31 ensures that it remains in the correct working position during calibration, eliminating the need for frequent adjustments or reinstallation, thus further simplifying the operation and reducing equipment downtime. Simultaneously, the fixed positioning pin 31 avoids the wear and loosening problems that may occur with traditional detachable positioning pins 3 during repeated insertion and removal, extending the service life of the tooling and reducing the frequency of equipment maintenance.

[0036] Example 2;

[0037] The difference from Embodiment 1 is that, in this embodiment, as... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the positioning pin 3 is designed as a base elastic positioning pin 32, which includes a first spring 321 and a first pin 322. One end of the first spring 321 is fixed to the bottom of the base positioning hole 14, and the other end is fixed to the first pin 322. In the relaxed state, the first pin 322 extends beyond the base positioning hole 14, and during the calibration operation, the first pin 322 is pressed into the base positioning hole 14 by external force. When the conveyor belt 12 of the lifting belt is adjusted to the zero position, the rebound force of the first spring 321 causes the first pin 322 to automatically spring into the tooling positioning hole 24, forming a precise alignment and sending a clear feedback signal to indicate that the calibration operation has been completed. The application of this elastic positioning mechanism significantly simplifies the operation process, avoids the complex steps of repeatedly checking the zero position manually, and improves the efficiency and accuracy of calibration. The first pin 322 can automatically adapt to small positional deviations between the positioning holes during the calibration process, thereby reducing component wear caused by forced insertion or positioning failure caused by misalignment. The dynamic rebound characteristic of the spring structure ensures the stability of the positioning pin 3 upon completion of calibration, while effectively preventing loosening or dislocation caused by external disturbances. The design of the elastic positioning pin 3 also provides clear physical feedback signals during the belt calibration process, enabling operators to quickly determine the calibration status and reducing the probability of human error. This structural optimization balances ease of operation and positioning accuracy, not only shortening equipment downtime but also improving the stability and consistency of zeroing calibration, providing crucial support for the long-term operation of the belt and further enhancing the overall efficiency and automation of the tobacco production line.

[0038] Example 3;

[0039] The difference from Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 is that, in this embodiment, as Figures 7-9As shown, the locating pin 3 is designed as a tooling elastic locating pin 33 and is installed in the tooling locating hole 24. The tooling elastic locating pin 33 consists of a threaded outer shell 331, a nut 332, a second pin 333, a second spring 335, and a pull ring 334. The threaded outer shell 331 includes a limiting shell 3311 and a threaded shell 3312. The limiting shell 3311 is inserted into the tooling locating hole 24, and the threaded shell 3312 passes through the locating part 22 and is fixed by the nut 332, ensuring that the tooling elastic locating pin 33 is securely installed on the tooling locating hole 24. At the same time, in order to avoid the nut 332 affecting the normal placement of the locating tool 2, the locating part 22 at the locating hole is designed to be relatively thin, thereby ensuring the compactness and stability of the assembly. The second pin 333 has a design that is thicker at the top and thinner at the bottom. Its thinner lower portion passes through the limiting shell 3311 and is fitted with the second spring 335. One end of the spring is fixed to the second pin 333, and the other end is fixed to the bottom of the limiting shell 3311, allowing the second pin 333 to move axially within the threaded housing 331. When the calibration operation begins, the positioning fixture 2 is clamped between the lifting belt diaphragm box 13, and the positioning part 22 is fixedly contacted with the base 11. The operator controls the position of the second pin 333 through the pull ring 334. Under the external force applied by the base 11, the second pin 333 is compressed into the limiting shell 3311, and the spring is simultaneously compressed. As the lifting belt is adjusted to the zero position, the spring's rebound force pushes the second pin 333 downwards. When the end of the second pin 333 is precisely inserted into the positioning hole 14 of the base, the zeroing calibration operation is complete. This physical feedback effectively reminds the operator of the calibration status. This design ensures stable alignment of the second pin 333 with the base positioning hole 14 after calibration, while avoiding insertion difficulties and equipment wear caused by positional errors in traditional rigid pin calibration. The top-thicker, bottom-thin design of the second pin 333 not only optimizes the spring's sleeve position but also reduces frictional resistance, further improving the smoothness and accuracy of the calibration operation. The tight fit between the threaded housing 3312 and the nut 332 keeps the tooling elastic positioning pin 33 stable during positioning, avoiding loosening or displacement caused by external vibration or impact. In addition, the design of the pull ring 334 simplifies the operation of the second pin 333, allowing operators to quickly control the axial movement of the pin, improving calibration efficiency while reducing operational difficulty. Through this optimized design, the tooling elastic positioning pin 33 can adapt to possible slight deviations between the base positioning hole 14 and the tooling positioning hole 24, while providing clear physical feedback signals after calibration, significantly improving the reliability and efficiency of the calibration process, reducing equipment downtime, and playing an important role in the stable operation and automated calibration of the tobacco production line.

[0040] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A tooling device for lifting belts at the outlet of a No. 4 wheel, comprising a lifting device (1), the lifting device (1) comprising a base (11), a conveyor belt (12), and diaphragm boxes (13), the conveyor belt (12) being mounted on the base (11), and a plurality of diaphragm boxes (13) being fixedly mounted at equal intervals on the conveyor belt (12), characterized in that: It also includes a positioning fixture (2) and a positioning pin (3). The positioning fixture (2) includes a clamping part (21), a positioning part (22) and a fixture positioning hole (24). The clamping part (21) is perpendicularly fixed to the positioning part (22). The fixture positioning hole (24) is located on the positioning part (22). The clamping part (21) is used to assemble between two adjacent membrane boxes (13). The positioning part (22) fits against the base (11). The base (11) is provided with a base positioning hole (14). The positioning pin (3) is inserted into the base positioning hole (14) and the fixture positioning hole (24).

2. The tooling device for the outlet lifting belt of a No. 4 wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two tooling positioning holes (24), two base positioning holes (14), and two positioning pins (3). The two positioning pins (3) are inserted into the two base positioning holes (14) and the tooling positioning holes (24) respectively.

3. The tooling device for the outlet lifting belt of a No. 4 wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning fixture (2) is also provided with a groove (23), which is provided on the clamping part (21).

4. The tooling device for the outlet lifting belt of a No. 4 wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning pin (3) is a base elastic positioning pin (32), which is installed in the base positioning hole (14).

5. The tooling device for the outlet lifting belt of a No. 4 wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning pin (3) is a tooling elastic positioning pin (33), which is installed in the tooling positioning hole (24).

6. The tooling device for the outlet lifting belt of a No. 4 wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning pin (3) is a fixed positioning pin (31), which is fixedly connected to the tooling positioning hole (24).

7. The tooling device for the outlet lifting belt of a No. 4 wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the positioning pin (3) is chamfered.

8. The tooling device for the outlet lifting belt of a No. 4 wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base positioning pin includes a first spring (321) and a first pin (322). One end of the first spring (321) is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the base positioning hole (14), and the other end is fixedly connected to the first pin (322).

9. The tooling device for the outlet lifting belt of a No. 4 wheel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The tooling elastic positioning pin (33) includes a threaded outer shell (331), a nut (332), a second pin (333), and a second spring (335). The threaded outer shell (331) includes a limiting shell (3311) and a threaded shell (3312). The threaded outer shell (331) is inserted into the tooling positioning hole (24), and the limiting shell (3311) is located on the side of the positioning part (22) away from the clamping part (21). The threaded shell (3312) passes through the positioning part (22). The nut (332) is fitted onto the threaded shell (3312) that passes through the positioning part (22). The second spring (335) is sleeved on the second pin (333) and one end is fixedly connected to the second pin (333), and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting shell (3311). The second pin (333) is axially movable inside the threaded outer shell (331).

10. The tooling device for the outlet lifting belt of a No. 4 wheel according to claim 9, characterized in that: The tooling elastic positioning pin (33) also includes a pull ring (334), which is connected to the end of the second pin (333) away from the clamping part (21).