Tray fixing device and auxiliary material tray distribution system for cigarettes

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of auxiliary material tray matching systems for cigarettes, and particularly discloses a tray fixing device and an auxiliary material tray matching system for cigarettes, and the tray fixing device comprises a fixing frame, a driving piece, a guiding piece and a fixing piece. When the tray arrives at the designated position of the conveying belt supporting frame, the driving piece drives the fixing piece to move, the fixing piece fixes the tray located on the conveying belt supporting frame, at the moment, a worker can place cigarette materials into the tray, the tray cannot deviate due to the fact that the tray deviates in the tray matching operation process, and the tray matching efficiency is improved. Therefore, the stability and the reliability of the tray are guaranteed, meanwhile, a large amount of manpower and time are not consumed, the tray matching efficiency is improved, and the problem that in the prior art, the tray is prone to position deviation in the tray matching operation process is effectively solved. Moreover, the guide piece penetrates through the fixing frame and is in sliding fit with the fixing frame, the driving piece is in driving connection with the guide piece, and therefore the guiding and supporting effects can be achieved in the moving process of the driving piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco auxiliary material distribution system, and in particular to a tray fixing device and a tobacco auxiliary material distribution system. Background Technology

[0002] Tobacco auxiliary material palletizing refers to the stacking method, type, and quantity of tobacco materials on pallets. Currently used tobacco auxiliary material palletizing devices have the functions of unpacking, binding, and conveying complete pallets. Empty pallets are driven out to the binding station for binding. After binding, the palletizing operation begins according to the palletizing task, with manual handling of tobacco materials onto the pallets. Once palletizing is complete, the pallet leaves the binding station and is transported to the designated station via rollers.

[0003] In existing technologies, during the palletizing and handling process, when tobacco materials are moved onto the pallet, the pallet may shift position due to the force exerted by the weight of the tobacco materials themselves. This can cause the assembled pallets to derail during transport via the roller conveyor as they leave the binding station. In such cases, the only way to correct the trajectory of the assembled pallets is through manual handling or dragging. This method requires multiple people to work together, which not only consumes a lot of manpower and time, reducing palletizing efficiency, but also poses significant safety hazards when the assembled pallets weigh nearly 800 kg, especially when they derail or when manually correcting their trajectory. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tray fixing device and a tobacco auxiliary material distribution system to solve the problem that the position of the tray is easily shifted during the distribution process in the prior art.

[0005] On one hand, this utility model provides a pallet fixing device, which includes: a fixing frame that can be installed on a conveyor belt support frame; a driving member disposed on the fixing frame; a guide member that passes through the fixing frame and is slidably engaged with the fixing frame, the driving member and the guide member being drivenly connected to drive the guide member to move; and a fixing member that is drivenly connected to drive the fixing member to move, the fixing member being able to fix a pallet located on the conveyor belt support frame.

[0006] As an optional technical solution for the pallet fixing device, the pallet fixing device further includes a controller and a control valve. The controller and the control valve are electrically connected, and the control valve is connected to the drive component. The controller controls the operation of the drive component through the control valve.

[0007] As an optional technical solution for the pallet fixing device, the driving component is a cylinder, the cylinder body of which is mounted on the fixing frame, and the guide and the fixing component are both connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder. The telescopic rod of the cylinder drives the guide and the fixing component to move.

[0008] As an optional technical solution for the pallet fixing device, the fixing component includes a fixed plate and an elastic plate connected to each other. The fixed plate is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder, and the elastic plate can be fixedly positioned on the pallet.

[0009] As an optional technical solution for the pallet fixing device, the fixing plate includes a main body, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. The pallet fixing device includes fasteners. Both the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are connected to the main body. The fasteners pass through the first connecting plate, the telescopic rod of the cylinder and the second connecting plate in sequence to connect the fixing plate and the telescopic rod of the cylinder.

[0010] As an optional technical solution for the pallet fixing device, the guide component includes a guide rod, a sleeve, and a connecting block. The guide rod passes through the fixing frame, the sleeve is disposed between the guide rod and the fixing frame, the guide rod and the sleeve are slidably engaged, one end of the connecting block is connected to the guide rod, and one end of the connecting block is connected to the driving component.

[0011] As an optional technical solution for the pallet fixing device, the connecting block has an assembly hole, the driving member passes through the assembly hole and is connected to the connecting block.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for the pallet fixing device, the fixing frame includes a base plate and a support plate and a mounting plate disposed on the base plate. One end of the driving member is connected to the mounting plate, and the other end of the driving member passes through the support plate and is connected to the support plate. The base plate is connected to the conveyor belt support frame.

[0013] As an optional technical solution for the pallet fixing device, the fixing frame also includes a reinforcing plate, one side of which is connected to the support plate and the other side of which is connected to the base plate.

[0014] On the other hand, this utility model provides a tobacco auxiliary material distribution system, including a conveyor belt support frame and at least two tray fixing devices according to any of the above embodiments. The fixing frames of the two tray fixing devices are respectively arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt support frame, and the fixing parts of the two tray fixing devices abut against both sides of the tray to fix the tray on the conveyor belt support frame.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention provides a pallet fixing device, which includes a fixing frame, a driving component, a guide component, and a fixing component. Using this device, when the pallet reaches the designated position on the conveyor belt support frame, the driving component moves the fixing component, which then secures the pallet on the support frame. At this point, workers can place tobacco materials into the pallet without any displacement during the pallet-sorting process, ensuring stability and reliability. This also reduces manpower and time consumption, improves sorting efficiency, and effectively solves the problem of pallet displacement during sorting in existing technologies. Furthermore, the guide component passes through the fixing frame and slides with it. The driving component and guide component are connected, providing guidance and support during the movement of the driving component, further enhancing the stability of the pallet fixing device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pallet fixing device installed on the conveyor belt support frame in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tray fixing device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] 1. Fixing frame; 11. Base plate; 12. Support plate; 13. Mounting plate; 14. Reinforcing plate;

[0021] 2. Driving components;

[0022] 3. Guide component; 31. Guide rod; 32. Sleeve; 33. Connecting block;

[0023] 4. Fastener; 41. Fixing plate; 411. Main body; 412. First connecting plate; 413. Second connecting plate; 42. Elastic plate;

[0024] 5. Conveyor belt support frame;

[0025] 6. Pallet. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] 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., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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 this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions. Moreover, "above," "on top of," and "over" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "under," and "below" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] 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.

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a pallet fixing device, which includes a fixing frame 1, a driving component 2, a guide component 3, and a fixing component 4. The fixing frame 1 can be installed on a conveyor belt support frame 5; the driving component 2 is disposed on the fixing frame 1; the guide component 3 passes through the fixing frame 1 and is slidably engaged with the fixing frame 1; the driving component 2 and the guide component 3 are drivenly connected to move the guide component 3; the driving component 2 and the fixing component 4 are drivenly connected to move the fixing component 4; the fixing component 4 can fix a pallet 6 located on the conveyor belt support frame 5.

[0031] The pallet fixing device of this invention, when the pallet 6 reaches the designated position of the conveyor belt support frame 5, drives the fixing member 4 to move via the driving member 2. The fixing member 4 fixes the pallet 6 on the conveyor belt support frame 5. At this time, the worker can put the tobacco materials into the pallet 6. The pallet 6 will not shift its position during the pallet-sorting operation, thus ensuring the stability and reliability of the pallet 6. At the same time, it does not consume a lot of manpower and time, improves the pallet-sorting efficiency, and effectively solves the problem of the pallet 6 easily shifting its position during the pallet-sorting operation in the prior art. Furthermore, the guide member 3 passes through the fixing frame 1 and slides with the fixing frame 1. The driving member 2 and the guide member 3 are driven and connected. This setting can play a guiding and supporting role during the movement of the driving member 2, improving the stability of the pallet fixing device.

[0032] In some embodiments, the pallet 6 fixing device further includes a controller and a control valve. The controller and control valve are electrically connected, and the control valve is connected to the drive component 2. The controller controls the drive component 2 via the control valve. Upon receiving a signal that the pallet 6 has reached a designated position on the conveyor belt support frame 5, the controller then controls the drive component 2 via the control valve. The drive component 2 drives the fixing component 4 to move, thus fixing the pallet 6. After the pallet arrangement operation is completed, the controller controls the drive component 2 via the control valve, and the drive component 2 drives the fixing component 4 to retract to its initial position, improving the intelligence level of the pallet fixing device.

[0033] Optionally, the control valve is a solenoid valve.

[0034] Specifically, the driving component 2 includes, but is not limited to, hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, etc., and can be any workpiece that can be extended or retracted. In this solution, the driving component 2 is a pneumatic cylinder, and the cylinder body is mounted on the fixed frame 1. The guide component 3 and the fixed component 4 are both connected to the extension rod of the pneumatic cylinder. With this configuration, the extension rod of the pneumatic cylinder can drive the guide component 3 and the fixed component 4 to move, thereby enabling the fixed component 4 to press against the tray 6 or be retracted to the initial position.

[0035] In this embodiment, to reduce wear and tear on the tray 6, the fastener 4 includes a fixed plate 41 and an elastic plate 42 connected to each other. The fixed plate 41 is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder and fixed to the tray 6 by the elastic plate 42. This arrangement reduces friction between the fastener 4 and the tray 6, thereby reducing wear and tear on the tray 6.

[0036] Optionally, the material of the elastic plate 42 may include, but is not limited to, rubber, silicone, or sponge.

[0037] Furthermore, the fixing plate 41 includes a main body 411, a first connecting plate 412, and a second connecting plate 413, and the tray 6 fixing device includes fasteners. Both the first connecting plate 412 and the second connecting plate 413 are connected to the main body 411. The fasteners pass sequentially through the first connecting plate 412, the cylinder's telescopic rod, and the second connecting plate 413, thereby connecting the fixing plate 41 and the cylinder's telescopic rod.

[0038] Alternatively, the fastener is a bolt.

[0039] Optionally, the first connecting plate 412, the second connecting plate 413, and the telescopic rod of the cylinder all have through holes for fasteners to pass through.

[0040] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the guide component 3 includes a guide rod 31, a sleeve 32, and a connecting block 33. The guide rod 31 passes through the fixed frame 1, and the sleeve 32 is positioned between the guide rod 31 and the fixed frame 1. The outer wall of the sleeve 32 is connected to the fixed frame 1, and the guide rod 31 and sleeve 32 are slidably engaged, allowing the guide rod 31 to move. Simultaneously, one end of the connecting block 33 is connected to the guide rod 31, and the other end is connected to the driving component 2, thus connecting the guide rod 31 and the driving component 2. When the driving component 2 moves, it can drive the guide rod 31 to reciprocate, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the driving component 2 during extension and retraction.

[0041] Furthermore, the connecting block 33 has an assembly hole through which the driving component 2 passes and connects to the connecting block 33. This arrangement makes the connection between the connecting block 33 and the driving component 2 more stable.

[0042] Specifically, the fixed frame 1 includes a base plate 11 and a support plate 12 and a mounting plate 13 disposed on the base plate 11. One end of the drive component 2 is connected to the mounting plate 13, and the other end of the drive component 2 passes through the support plate 12 and is connected to the support plate 12. This achieves the purpose of mounting the drive component 2 on the fixed frame 1, which is connected to the conveyor belt support frame 5 through the base plate 11.

[0043] Optionally, there is an angle between the support plate 12 and the base plate 11.

[0044] Optionally, the base plate 11 has multiple slotted holes to facilitate its installation on the conveyor belt support frame 5.

[0045] In this embodiment, the fixing frame 1 also includes a reinforcing plate 14. One side of the reinforcing plate 14 is connected to the support plate 12, and the other side of the reinforcing plate 14 is connected to the base plate 11. This arrangement can enhance the connection strength between the support plate 12 and the base plate 11.

[0046] This embodiment also provides a tobacco auxiliary material distribution system, including a conveyor belt support frame 5 and at least two pallet fixing devices as described above. The fixing frames 1 of the two pallet fixing devices are respectively disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt support frame 5, and the fixing members 4 of the two pallet fixing devices abut against both sides of the pallet 6 to fix the pallet 6 to the conveyor belt support frame 5. This arrangement ensures that both sides of the pallet 6 are firmly pressed against the conveyor belt support frame 5, further guaranteeing that the pallet 6 will not shift position during the distribution process, effectively solving the problem of easy positional shift of the pallet 6 during the distribution process in the prior art.

[0047] The working steps of this utility model are as follows:

[0048] When the tobacco auxiliary material distribution system is working, empty pallets begin to enter the binding station from the unpacking and unpacking machine. Once the empty pallet has completely reached the designated position, the distribution line sends a pallet arrival signal. Upon receiving this signal, the controller activates the solenoid valve, allowing compressed air to enter the cylinder and push the piston. This movement drives the guide rod, causing the fixing plate to move forward simultaneously. The fixing plate then presses against the pallet, securing it in the designated position. Simultaneously, the elastic plate effectively reduces friction between the device and the pallet, minimizing wear and tear. After all tobacco materials have been distributed, the manual pressing of the distribution completion button triggers the controller. Upon receiving this signal, the solenoid valve exhausts air, causing the cylinder piston to return to its initial position. During this return stroke, the guide rod drives the fixing plate back to its initial position, and the matching pallet slowly moves out of the binding station, sliding along its predetermined trajectory to the designated station, thus completing the tobacco material distribution process.

[0049] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pallet fixing device, characterized in that, include: The fixing frame (1) can be installed on the conveyor belt support frame (5); A driving component (2) is disposed on the fixing frame (1); The guide (3) passes through the fixed frame (1) and is slidably engaged with the fixed frame (1). The drive (2) and the guide (3) are driven to move the guide (3). The fixing member (4) is driven to move the driving member (2) and the fixing member (4). The fixing member (4) can fix the tray (6) located on the conveyor belt support frame (5).

2. The pallet fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray (6) fixing device also includes a controller and a control valve. The controller and the control valve are electrically connected. The control valve is connected to the drive (2). The controller controls the drive (2) to work through the control valve.

3. The pallet fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component (2) is a cylinder. The cylinder body is mounted on the fixed frame (1). The guide component (3) and the fixed component (4) are both connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder. The telescopic rod of the cylinder drives the guide component (3) and the fixed component (4) to move.

4. The pallet fixing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fastener (4) includes a fixed plate (41) and an elastic plate (42) connected to each other. The fixed plate (41) is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder, and the elastic plate (42) can be fixedly located on the tray (6).

5. The pallet fixing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing plate (41) includes a main body (411), a first connecting plate (412), and a second connecting plate (413). The tray (6) fixing device includes fasteners. The first connecting plate (412) and the second connecting plate (413) are both connected to the main body (411). The fasteners pass through the first connecting plate (412), the telescopic rod of the cylinder, and the second connecting plate (413) in sequence to connect the fixing plate (41) and the telescopic rod of the cylinder.

6. The pallet fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide member (3) includes a guide rod (31), a sleeve (32) and a connecting block (33). The guide rod (31) passes through the fixing frame (1). The sleeve (32) is disposed between the guide rod (31) and the fixing frame (1). The guide rod (31) and the sleeve (32) are slidably engaged. One end of the connecting block (33) is connected to the guide rod (31), and one end of the connecting block (33) is connected to the driving member (2).

7. The pallet fixing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting block (33) has an assembly hole through which the driving member (2) passes and is connected to the connecting block (33).

8. The pallet fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed frame (1) includes a base plate (11) and a support plate (12) and a mounting plate (13) disposed on the base plate (11). One end of the driving member (2) is connected to the mounting plate (13), and the other end of the driving member (2) passes through the support plate (12) and is connected to the support plate (12). The base plate (11) is connected to the conveyor belt support frame (5).

9. The pallet fixing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fixing frame (1) also includes a reinforcing plate (14), one side of which is connected to the support plate (12), and the other side of which is connected to the base plate (11).

10. A tobacco additive dispensing system, characterized in that, The pallet includes a conveyor belt support frame (5) and at least two pallet fixing devices as described in any one of claims 1-9. The fixing frames (1) of the two pallet fixing devices are respectively disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt support frame (5), and the fixing members (4) of the two pallet fixing devices abut against both sides of the pallet (6) to fix the pallet (6) on the conveyor belt support frame (5).

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