Plastic cigarette holder tray loading equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of plastic cigarette holder production, and particularly relates to plastic cigarette holder dishing equipment which comprises a first variable-pitch device, a second variable-pitch device and a third variable-pitch device. The second pitch changing device comprises a second pitch changing mechanism and a first material carrying mechanism. The third variable-pitch device comprises a second translation mechanism, a third variable-pitch mechanism and a second loading mechanism; the transfer mechanical arm is located between the first distance changing device and the second distance changing device. The tray changing device is located on one side of the third distance changing device and used for providing empty trays and collecting full trays. The tray loading mechanical arm is arranged on the tray changing device and transfers materials on the second material carrying mechanism and the third material carrying mechanism into the material tray. The equipment does not need frequent interruption to carry out operations such as manual tray replacement or manual material transfer, so that the production efficiency and the tray loading quality of plastic cigarette holders are effectively improved, and the production cost and the labor intensity of workers are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of plastic cigarette holder manufacturing technology, and in particular to a plastic cigarette holder tray loading equipment and production system. Background Technology

[0002] The production process of plastic cigarette holders faces numerous challenges. Firstly, the number of cavities in the production molds is often limited. This directly restricts output per unit time, failing to meet the demands of large-scale, high-speed production. Furthermore, the crucial online tray loading process lacks full automation. This means that manual intervention or semi-automation is required between the product leaving the mold and being loaded onto the tray.

[0003] Due to the limitations of manual or semi-automated palletizing methods, products are highly susceptible to contamination. Dust, impurities, and other contaminants in the production environment easily adhere to the plastic cigarette holders, affecting product quality. Furthermore, the lack of effective automated protection mechanisms during handling and palletizing allows products to easily collide with each other, resulting in damage. These damages not only affect the product's appearance but, in some cases, may also compromise its structural integrity, rendering the product unusable.

[0004] Furthermore, low production efficiency is a combined result of these problems. From the limited number of mold cavities restricting output to the non-automation of the tray loading process affecting the overall production rhythm, the entire production process is time-consuming and cannot meet the market's demand for high-speed production of plastic cigarette holders, severely restricting the company's production capacity and economic benefits.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of at least one of the above technical problems, this application provides a plastic cigarette holder tray loading device and production system.

[0007] This application provides a plastic cigarette holder loading device, comprising:

[0008] The first pitch changing device includes a first pitch changing material loading mechanism and a first translation mechanism. The first pitch changing material loading mechanism is disposed on the first translation mechanism. The first pitch changing material loading mechanism drives the material on it to be arranged with a pitch change along a first direction. The first translation mechanism drives the pitch changing material loading mechanism to move along the first direction.

[0009] The second distance changing device comprises a second distance changing mechanism and a first material loading mechanism, the first material loading mechanism is arranged on the second distance changing mechanism, the second distance changing mechanism is located on one side of the first translation mechanism, and the second distance changing mechanism drives the first material loading mechanism to change the distance arrangement in the second direction;

[0010] The third distance changing device comprises a second translation mechanism, a third distance changing mechanism and a second material loading mechanism, the second translation mechanism is located on one side of the second distance changing mechanism, the second translation mechanism drives the third distance changing mechanism to move in the second direction, the second material loading mechanism is arranged on the third distance changing mechanism, the third distance changing mechanism drives the second material loading mechanism to change the distance arrangement in the second direction, and the length of the third distance changing mechanism is less than the length of the second distance changing mechanism;

[0011] The transfer robot is located between the first distance changing device and the second distance changing device, and the transfer robot transfers the materials on the first distance changing material loading mechanism to the second material loading mechanism and the third material loading mechanism respectively;

[0012] The disc changing device is located on one side of the third distance changing device and is used for providing empty material trays and collecting full trays;

[0013] The tray loading robot is arranged on the disc changing device, and the tray loading robot transfers the materials on the second material loading mechanism and the third material loading mechanism to the material trays.

[0014] One of the above technical solutions has at least one of the following advantages or beneficial effects: The device can drive the material to realize variable distance arrangement in the first direction through the first variable distance carrying mechanism in the first variable distance device. Meanwhile, the first translation mechanism can drive the variable distance carrying mechanism to move in the first direction, further cooperate with the variable distance operation, so that the arrangement interval of the material in the first direction can be accurately adjusted according to the predetermined requirements. The second variable distance mechanism in the second variable distance device can drive the first carrying mechanism to realize variable distance arrangement in the second direction, so as to realize accurate control of the interval of the material in the second direction. The third variable distance mechanism in the third variable distance device can also drive the second carrying mechanism to realize variable distance arrangement in the second direction, so as to further ensure that the arrangement interval of the material in the second direction meets the specific production requirements. The multi-direction and multi-link variable distance arrangement setting can realize accurate and orderly arrangement and layout of the plastic mouthpiece and other materials before tray loading, and lays a foundation for subsequent efficient and accurate tray loading. The transfer manipulator is arranged between the first variable distance device and the second variable distance device. It can automatically transfer the material on the first variable distance carrying mechanism which has been preliminarily arranged in variable distance to the second carrying mechanism and the third carrying mechanism, realizes automatic connection and transfer of the material between different variable distance devices, without manual intervention, greatly improves the efficiency of material transfer, and reduces the errors and delays caused by manual operation. The tray loading manipulator arranged on the tray changing device can accurately and efficiently transfer the material on the second carrying mechanism and the third carrying mechanism which has been arranged in variable distance to the tray, realizes automatic and continuous operation of the whole process from material variable distance arrangement and transfer to final tray loading. The whole process does not need to be frequently interrupted for manual tray changing or manual material transfer, effectively improves the production efficiency and tray loading quality of the plastic mouthpiece, and reduces the production cost and labor intensity.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the first variable distance carrying mechanism is used to receive 64 plastic mouthpieces, and the transfer manipulator is used to suck 64 plastic mouthpieces and transfer 48 plastic mouthpieces to the second carrying mechanism and 16 plastic mouthpieces to the third carrying mechanism.

[0016] In some possible implementations, when the number of plastic mouthpieces on the third carrying mechanism is 48, the tray loading manipulator sucks the 48 plastic mouthpieces on the third carrying mechanism and transfers them to the tray of the tray changing device.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the first variable distance carrying mechanism comprises a first cylinder, a telescopic connecting rod structure, a first carrying block and a first positioning jig. The first carrying block has four and is slidably arranged on the first translation mechanism. The first cylinder has two and is arranged side by side on the first translation mechanism. The two first cylinders are connected with the first carrying block through the telescopic connecting rod structure. The two first cylinders drive the plurality of first carrying blocks to open or close in the first direction. The first positioning jig has a plurality and is arranged on the first carrying block.

[0018] In some possible implementation manners, the second loading mechanism comprises a second loading block and a second positioning jig, the second positioning jig has a plurality of and is arranged on the second loading block at intervals, the second loading block has 12 and is movably arranged on the second distance changing mechanism, and the second distance changing mechanism drives the second loading block to open or close along the second direction.

[0019] In some possible implementation manners, the third loading mechanism comprises a third loading block and a third positioning jig, the third positioning jig has a plurality of and is arranged on the third loading block at intervals, the third loading block has 12 and is movably arranged on the third distance changing mechanism, and the third distance changing mechanism drives the third loading block to open or close along the second direction.

[0020] In some possible implementation manners, the transfer manipulator comprises a double-shaft moving mechanism and a first suction jig, the first suction jig is in transmission connection with the double-shaft moving mechanism, the first suction jig has 64 suction ends, and the double-shaft moving mechanism drives the first suction jig to move along the second direction and the third direction.

[0021] In some possible implementation manners, the tray loading manipulator comprises a third translation mechanism, a first lifting mechanism, a second lifting mechanism, a second suction jig and a third suction jig, the second suction jig is in transmission connection with the first lifting mechanism, the second suction jig has 48 suction ends, the third suction jig is in transmission connection with the second lifting mechanism, the third suction jig has 48 suction ends, the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism are arranged side by side on the third translation mechanism, the third translation mechanism is located on the tray changing device, and the third translation mechanism can drive the second suction jig and the third suction jig to move along the first direction.

[0022] In some possible implementation manners, the tray changing device comprises a transfer track, and the transfer track is arranged on one side of the third distance changing device along the second direction.

[0023] The application will be further described below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly explain the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort on the basis of these drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 The structural diagram of the plastic filter tip tray loading device provided by the embodiments of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0026] Figure 2 The structural diagram of the first distance changing device provided by the embodiments of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0027] Figure 3 A structure diagram of a second distance changing device provided for an embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0028] Figure 4 A structure diagram of a third distance changing device provided for an embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0029] Figure 5 A structure diagram of a transfer robot provided for an embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0030] In the figure:

[0031] 100, first distance changing device; 110, first distance changing material carrying mechanism; 120, first translation mechanism; 111, first air cylinder; 112, telescopic connecting rod structure; 113, first material carrying block; 114, first positioning jig;

[0032] 200, second distance changing device; 210, second distance changing mechanism; 220, second material carrying mechanism; 221, second material carrying block; 222, second positioning jig;

[0033] 300, third distance changing device; 310, second translation mechanism; 320, third distance changing mechanism; 330, third material carrying mechanism; 331, third material carrying block; 332, third positioning jig;

[0034] 400, transfer robot; 410, double shaft moving mechanism; 420, first material suction jig;

[0035] 500, disc changing device; 510, moving material channel;

[0036] 600, disc loading robot; 610, third translation mechanism; 620, first lifting mechanism; 630, second lifting mechanism; 640, second material suction jig; 650, third material suction jig; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more apparent and comprehensible, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below in combination with the figures. In the following description, a lot of specific details are set forth in order to fully understand the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0038] The embodiment provides a plastic cigarette holder production system, comprising: an injection molding machine, a material taking robot and a plastic cigarette holder disc loading device.

[0039] The injection molding machine, the taking material manipulator, the plastic cigarette holder tray loading equipment, the taking material manipulator, the first variable distance loading mechanism 110 of the plastic cigarette holder tray loading equipment, the second variable distance loading mechanism 210, the third variable distance loading mechanism 330, the transfer manipulator 400, the tray changing device 500, and the tray loading manipulator 600.

[0040] When the injection molding machine completes the injection molding of the plastic cigarette holder, the injection molding machine opens the mold, and the taking material manipulator takes out 64 plastic cigarette holders from the injection molding machine and transfers them to the first variable distance loading mechanism 110 of the plastic cigarette holder tray loading equipment.

[0041] As shown in the drawings, the plastic cigarette holder tray loading equipment provided by the embodiment comprises a first variable distance device 100, a second variable distance device 200, a third variable distance device 300, a transfer manipulator 400, a tray changing device 500, and a tray loading manipulator 600. Figure 1

[0042] The first variable distance loading mechanism 110 in the first variable distance device 100 can drive the material to be arranged at a variable distance in the first direction, and the first translation mechanism 120 can drive the variable distance loading mechanism to move in the first direction, so that the arrangement distance of the material in the first direction can be accurately adjusted according to the predetermined requirements. The second variable distance mechanism 210 in the second variable distance device 200 can drive the first loading mechanism to be arranged at a variable distance in the second direction, so that the arrangement distance of the material in the second direction can be accurately controlled. The third variable distance mechanism 320 in the third variable distance device 300 can also drive the second loading mechanism 220 to be arranged at a variable distance in the second direction, so that the arrangement distance of the material in the second direction can meet the specific production requirements. The multi-directional and multi-link variable distance arrangement can make the plastic cigarette holder and other materials be accurately and orderly arranged before being loaded into the tray, which lays a foundation for the subsequent efficient and accurate loading.The transfer manipulator 400 is arranged between the first variable distance device 100 and the second variable distance device 200, and it can automatically transfer the material arranged at a variable distance on the first variable distance loading mechanism 110 to the second loading mechanism 220 and the third loading mechanism 330, so that the material can be automatically connected and transferred between different variable distance devices without manual intervention, which greatly improves the efficiency of material transfer and reduces the errors and delays caused by manual operation. The tray loading manipulator 600 arranged on the tray changing device 500 can accurately and efficiently transfer the material arranged at a variable distance on the second loading mechanism 220 and the third loading mechanism 330 to the tray, so that the whole process from material variable distance arrangement and transfer to final loading can be automatically and continuously operated. The whole process does not need to be frequently interrupted for manual tray changing or manual material transfer, which effectively improves the production efficiency and loading quality of the plastic cigarette holder, and reduces the production cost and labor intensity.

[0043] The specific structure of the plastic cigarette holder tray loading equipment will be introduced below.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the first pitch changing device 100 includes a first pitch changing material loading mechanism 110 and a first translation mechanism 120. The first pitch changing material loading mechanism 110 is disposed on the first translation mechanism 120. The first pitch changing material loading mechanism 110 drives the material on it to be arranged with a pitch change along a first direction. The first translation mechanism 120 drives the pitch changing material loading mechanism to move along the first direction.

[0045] The structure of the first translation mechanism 120 is not specifically limited. In this embodiment, the first translation mechanism 120 is a cylinder-driven slide structure.

[0046] During operation, the first translation mechanism 120 drives the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110 to move to the left, bringing it closer to the injection molding machine, facilitating the material handling robot to unload material onto the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110. The first translation mechanism 120 also drives the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110 to move to the right, bringing it closer to the transfer robot 400, facilitating the transfer robot 400 to pick up material from the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110.

[0047] It is worth noting that the first direction corresponds to the X-axis (left-right direction) of the spatial coordinate system, the second direction corresponds to the Y-axis (front-back direction) of the spatial coordinate system, and the third direction corresponds to the Z-axis (up-down direction) of the spatial coordinate system.

[0048] It is worth noting that the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110 has an open and a retractable state. When the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110 approaches the injection molding machine, it is in the open state, which corresponds to the material handling robot and facilitates material unloading. When the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110 approaches the transfer robot 400, it is in the retracted state. This is because, when the transfer robot 400 is gripping products, if the products are too scattered, the stroke of each gripping action of the transfer robot 400 will be longer, and it will need to precisely control multiple gripping points at different locations, which will increase the complexity and time cost of gripping. Furthermore, by using the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110 to retract and change the pitch of the plastic cigarette holder, the material can be relatively concentrated, reducing the gap between products. In this way, the transfer robot 400 can perform grasping operations within a relatively small area, reducing the travel distance and complexity of the grasping motion. It's like bringing scattered targets together, making it easier and more efficient for the transfer robot 400 to complete grasping tasks. Furthermore, the more compact material layout after the zoom adjustment is beneficial for subsequent transportation, storage, or other operations.

[0049] For example, the robotic arm picks up 64 injection-molded nozzles from the injection molding machine at a time and transfers them to the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110, where the 64 nozzles are arranged in 4 rows and 16 columns. When the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110 retracts, the row spacing of this batch of 64 injection-molded nozzles is reduced.

[0050] As Figure 1 shown, the second pitch changing device 200 comprises a second pitch changing mechanism 210 and a first material carrying mechanism, the first material carrying mechanism is arranged on the second pitch changing mechanism 210, the second pitch changing mechanism 210 is located on one side of the first translation mechanism 120, and the second pitch changing mechanism 210 drives the first material carrying mechanism to change the pitch arrangement in the second direction.

[0051] The structure of the second pitch changing mechanism 210 is not limited, and in the embodiment, the second pitch changing mechanism 210 is a linear motor.

[0052] In operation, the second pitch changing mechanism 210 controls the first material carrying mechanism to expand, so that the first material carrying mechanism has the same pitch as part of the first pitch changing material carrying mechanism 110, and the transfer robot 400 transfers part of the injection molded mouthpiece from the first pitch changing material carrying mechanism 110 to the first material carrying mechanism. The second pitch changing mechanism 210 controls the first material carrying mechanism to contract, specifically controls the first material carrying mechanism to contract backward, so as to facilitate subsequent tray loading robot 600 suction.

[0053] As Figure 1 shown, the third pitch changing device 300 comprises a second translation mechanism 310, a third pitch changing mechanism 320 and a second material carrying mechanism 220, the second translation mechanism 310 is located on one side of the second pitch changing mechanism 210, the second translation mechanism 310 drives the third pitch changing mechanism 320 to move in the second direction, the second material carrying mechanism 220 is arranged on the third pitch changing mechanism 320, the third pitch changing mechanism 320 drives the second material carrying mechanism 220 to change the pitch arrangement in the second direction, and the length of the third pitch changing mechanism is less than the length of the second pitch changing mechanism.

[0054] The structure of the second translation mechanism 310 is not limited, and the structure of the third pitch changing mechanism 320 is not limited, and in the embodiment, the second translation mechanism 310 and the third pitch changing mechanism 320 are both linear motors.

[0055] In operation, the third pitch changing mechanism 320 controls the second material carrying mechanism 220 to expand, the second translation mechanism 310 drives the third pitch changing mechanism 320 to move forward, so that part of the third pitch changing mechanism 320 is staggered with the second pitch changing mechanism 210, the staggered part is defined as a feeding area, and the transfer robot 400 transfers another part of the injection molded mouthpiece from the first pitch changing material carrying mechanism 110 to the second material carrying mechanism 220. Until after two times of grabbing, the second translation mechanism 310 drives the third pitch changing mechanism 320 to move backward, the third pitch changing mechanism 320 drives the second material carrying mechanism 220 to contract, so as to facilitate subsequent tray loading robot 600 suction.

[0056] The transfer robot 400 is located between the first distance changing device 100 and the second distance changing device 200, and the transfer robot 400 transfers the 64 plastic cigarette filters on the first distance changing carrier 110 to the second carrier 220 and the third carrier 330 respectively.

[0057] The disc changing device 500 is located on one side of the third distance changing device 300, and is used to provide empty disc and collect full disc.

[0058] The disc loading robot 600 is arranged on the disc changing device, and the disc loading robot 600 transfers the 64 plastic cigarette filters on the second carrier 220 and the third carrier 330 to the disc.

[0059] The working process of the plastic cigarette filter disc loading device is as follows:

[0060] Step 1: The first distance changing carrier 110 is in the open state to receive 64 plastic cigarette filters, and then the first distance changing carrier 110 is changed to the closed state.

[0061] Step 2: The second carrier 220 and the third carrier 330 are in the open state, and part of the third carrier 330 is staggered with the second carrier 220.

[0062] Step 3: The transfer robot 400 sucks the 64 plastic cigarette filters, and transfers 48 plastic cigarette filters to the second carrier 220 and 16 plastic cigarette filters to the staggered part of the third carrier 330.

[0063] Step 4: The second carrier 220 is changed to the closed state.

[0064] Step 5: The disc loading robot 600 takes out 48 plastic cigarette filters from the second carrier 220 and transfers them to the disc changing device 500.

[0065] Step 6: Repeat steps 3 to 5 until the number of plastic cigarette filters on the third carrier 330 is 48.

[0066] Step 7: When the number of plastic cigarette filters on the third carrier 330 is 48, the disc loading robot 600 sucks the 48 plastic cigarette filters on the third carrier 330 and transfers them to the disc of the disc changing device 500.

[0067] Step 8: Repeat the above steps to load the plastic cigarette filters.

[0068] As Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the first variable-pitch loading mechanism 110 includes: a first cylinder 111, a telescopic linkage structure 112, a first loading block 113, and a first positioning fixture 114. The first loading block 113 has four components and is slidably disposed on the first translation mechanism 120. The first cylinder 111 has two components and is disposed side by side on the first translation mechanism 120. The two first cylinders 111 are connected to the first loading block 113 through the telescopic linkage structure 112. The two first cylinders 111 drive the multiple first loading blocks 113 to open or close along a first direction. The first positioning fixture 114 has multiple components and is disposed at intervals on the first loading block 113.

[0069] Two first cylinders 111 drive multiple first material blocks 113 to open or close along a first direction via a telescopic connecting rod structure 112, thus flexibly adjusting the spacing between the material blocks.

[0070] The first material loading block 113 has four slidably mounted on the first translation mechanism 120, which can simultaneously carry multiple materials and improve material loading efficiency.

[0071] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the second material loading mechanism 220 includes: a second material loading block 221 and a second positioning fixture 222. The second positioning fixture 222 has multiple fixtures and is spaced apart on the second material loading block 221. The second material loading block 221 has 12 fixtures and is movably mounted on the second pitch mechanism 210. The second pitch mechanism 210 drives the second material loading block 221 to open or close along a second direction.

[0072] There are 48 second positioning fixtures 222 for positioning and placing plastic cigarette holders, wherein each second material block 221 has 4 second positioning fixtures 222.

[0073] In the second loading mechanism 220, the second loading block 221 loads plastic cigarette holders in the open state, which facilitates correspondence with the transfer robot 400. When the second loading block 221 is closed, it loads plastic cigarette holders, which makes it easier for them to be picked up by the subsequent tray loading robot 600 and placed into the tray for orderly arrangement.

[0074] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the third material loading mechanism 330 includes: a third material loading block 331 and a third positioning fixture 332. The third positioning fixture 332 has multiple fixtures and is spaced apart on the third material loading block 331. The third material loading block 331 has 12 fixtures and is movably mounted on the third pitch changing mechanism 320. The third pitch changing mechanism 320 drives the third material loading block 331 to open or close along the second direction.

[0075] The third positioning fixture 332 has 48 units for positioning and placing plastic cigarette holders, wherein each third loading block 331 has 4 second positioning fixtures 222.

[0076] In the third loading mechanism 330, the third loading block 331 loads plastic cigarette holders in the open state, which facilitates correspondence with the transfer robot 400. When the third loading block 331 is closed, it loads plastic cigarette holders, which makes it easier for them to be picked up by the subsequent tray loading robot 600 and placed into the tray for orderly arrangement.

[0077] In addition, the plastic cigarette holders in the third loading mechanism 330 are only picked up by the tray loading robot 600 after they are full of 48 pieces. This helps to reduce the number of times the tray loading robot 600 moves and improves its efficiency.

[0078] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the transfer robot 400 includes: a dual-axis moving mechanism 410 and a first suction fixture 420. The first suction fixture 420 is connected to the dual-axis moving mechanism 410 in a transmission manner. The first suction fixture 420 has 64 suction ends. The dual-axis moving mechanism 410 drives the first suction fixture 420 to move along a second direction and a third direction.

[0079] The first suction fixture 420 has 64 suction ends, which enables the transfer robot 400 to pick up a large number of plastic cigarette holders at once.

[0080] The dual-axis moving mechanism 410 drives the first suction fixture 420 to move along the second and third directions. This dual-axis moving design allows the transfer robot 400 to be flexibly positioned in a plane. Because the dual-axis moving mechanism 410 can precisely control the position of the first suction fixture 420, combined with 64 suction ends, precise material transfer can be achieved.

[0081] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the loading robot 600 includes: a third translation mechanism 610, a first lifting mechanism 620, a second lifting mechanism 630, a second suction fixture 640, and a third suction fixture 650. The second suction fixture 640 is drivenly connected to the first lifting mechanism 620 and has 48 suction ends. The third suction fixture 650 is drivenly connected to the second lifting mechanism 630 and has 48 suction ends. The first lifting mechanism 620 and the second lifting mechanism 630 are arranged side by side on the third translation mechanism 610. The third translation mechanism 610 is located on the tray changing device 500 and can drive the second suction fixture 640 and the third suction fixture 650 to move along a first direction.

[0082] The third translation mechanism 610 can drive the second suction fixture 640 and the third suction fixture 650 to move along the first direction. Combined with the lifting functions of the first lifting mechanism 620 and the second lifting mechanism 630, the tray-loading robot 600 can flexibly move the suction fixtures in three-dimensional space. Furthermore, the first lifting mechanism 620 independently controls the lifting and suction of the second suction fixture 640, and the second lifting mechanism 630 independently controls the lifting and suction of the third suction fixture 650, thereby realizing the transfer of plastic cigarette holders.

[0083] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the plate changing device 500 includes a conveying channel 510, which is disposed on one side of the third pitch changing device 300 along a second direction.

[0084] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 this application.

[0085] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0086] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0087] In the description of the application, it is necessary to understand that the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited.

[0088] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0089] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the present application in any form. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible changes and modifications to the technical solutions of the present application, or modify equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the technical solutions of the present application, using the methods and technical contents disclosed above. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the shape, structure and principle of the present application, without departing from the technical solutions of the present application, should be covered by the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A plastic tip tray apparatus, comprising: The application relates to a device for arranging a plurality of plastic cigarette filters, comprising: a first distance-changing device, comprising a first distance-changing carrier mechanism and a first translation mechanism, wherein the first distance-changing carrier mechanism is arranged on the first translation mechanism, the first distance-changing carrier mechanism drives the material thereon to be arranged in a first direction, and the first translation mechanism drives the distance-changing carrier mechanism to move in the first direction; a second distance-changing device, comprising a second distance-changing mechanism and a first carrier mechanism, wherein the first carrier mechanism is arranged on the second distance-changing mechanism, the second distance-changing mechanism is located on one side of the first translation mechanism, and the second distance-changing mechanism drives the first carrier mechanism to be arranged in a second direction; a third distance-changing device, comprising a second translation mechanism, a third distance-changing mechanism and a second carrier mechanism, wherein the second translation mechanism is located on one side of the second distance-changing mechanism, the second translation mechanism drives the third distance-changing mechanism to move in the second direction, the second carrier mechanism is arranged on the third distance-changing mechanism, the third distance-changing mechanism drives the second carrier mechanism to be arranged in the second direction, and the length of the third distance-changing mechanism is smaller than the length of the second distance-changing mechanism; a transfer robot, located between the first distance-changing device and the second distance-changing device, which transfers the material on the first distance-changing carrier mechanism to the second carrier mechanism and the third carrier mechanism respectively; a disc changing device, located on one side of the third distance-changing device, which provides empty material discs and collects full material discs; a disc loading robot, arranged on the disc changing device, which transfers the material on the second carrier mechanism and the third carrier mechanism to the material discs.

2. The plastic tip tray loading apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first distance-changing carrier mechanism is used for receiving 64 plastic cigarette filters, the transfer robot is used for sucking 64 plastic cigarette filters and transferring 48 plastic cigarette filters to the second carrier mechanism and 16 plastic cigarette filters to the third carrier mechanism.

3. The plastic tip tray loading apparatus of claim 2, wherein, When the number of plastic cigarette filters on the third carrier mechanism is 48, the disc loading robot sucks the 48 plastic cigarette filters on the third carrier mechanism and transfers them to the material discs of the disc changing device.

4. The plastic tip tray loading apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first distance-changing carrier mechanism comprises a first cylinder, a telescopic connecting rod structure, a first carrier block and a first positioning jig, the first carrier block has four and is slidably arranged on the first translation mechanism, the first cylinder has two and is arranged in parallel on the first translation mechanism, the two first cylinders are connected with the first carrier block through the telescopic connecting rod structure, the two first cylinders drive the plurality of first carrier blocks to be opened or closed in the first direction, and the first positioning jig has a plurality and is arranged at intervals on the first carrier block.

5. The plastic tip tray loading apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The second carrier mechanism comprises a second carrier block and a second positioning jig, the second positioning jig has a plurality and is arranged at intervals on the second carrier block, the second carrier block has 12 and is movably arranged on the second distance-changing mechanism, and the second distance-changing mechanism drives the second carrier block to be opened or closed in the second direction.

6. The plastic tip tray loading apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The third carrier mechanism comprises a third carrier block and a third positioning jig, the third positioning jig is provided on the third carrier block in a plurality of and spaced manner, the third carrier block is provided on the third distance changing mechanism in 12 and movable manner, and the third distance changing mechanism drives the third carrier block to open or close along the second direction.

7. The plastic tip tray loading apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The transfer robot comprises a double-shaft moving mechanism and a first suction jig, the first suction jig is in transmission connection with the double-shaft moving mechanism, the first suction jig is provided with 64 suction ends, and the double-shaft moving mechanism drives the first suction jig to move along the second direction and the third direction.

8. The plastic tip tray loading apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The tray loading robot comprises a third translation mechanism, a first lifting mechanism, a second lifting mechanism, a second suction jig and a third suction jig, the second suction jig is in transmission connection with the first lifting mechanism, the second suction jig is provided with 48 suction ends, the third suction jig is in transmission connection with the second lifting mechanism, the third suction jig is provided with 48 suction ends, the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism are arranged on the third translation mechanism in parallel, the third translation mechanism is located on the tray changing device, and the third translation mechanism can drive the second suction jig and the third suction jig to move along the first direction.

9. The plastic tip tray loading apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The tray changing device comprises a moving track, and the moving track is provided on one side of the third distance changing mechanism along the second direction.

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