Conveying line for tobacco frame logistics

By designing a conveyor line for cigarette box logistics, and employing lifting mechanisms, bridge components, and sensor control, the problem of low efficiency in traditional cigarette factory manual operations has been solved, enabling rapid and safe transfer of cigarette box materials and continuous production.

CN223575258UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21SHANGHAI HAORUI MASCH EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422864650.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-22
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-22

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Technical Problem

Traditional cigarette factories rely on manual operation in their production process, which leads to low efficiency, high error rates, and the inability to achieve continuous production around the clock. An automated cigarette box logistics and conveying equipment is needed to improve the continuity and accuracy of operations and reduce labor costs.

Method used

A conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics was designed, comprising first and second lifting mechanisms, a bridge assembly, a drive assembly, and a loading and unloading mechanism. The lifting and bridge assemblies enable rapid and safe transfer of cigarette frames, and sensors and PLC technology are used for real-time detection and control.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and safe transfer of tobacco frame materials, reduces manual operation, ensures the continuity and efficiency of production, and reduces the difficulty of operation and the error rate of operators.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a conveying line for tobacco frame logistics, which belongs to the technical field of logistics equipment and comprises a first lifting mechanism for inputting materials and a second lifting mechanism for outputting materials. The elevator assembly comprises an elevator rack, a lift car and lift car conveyors, the elevator rack is fixedly arranged at the ground end, the lift car is assembled in the elevator rack in a sliding mode, the multiple lift car conveyors are arranged at the bottom of the lift car in parallel, and a gallery bridge used for transferring materials is further arranged between the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism. According to the utility model, the two groups of lifting mechanisms and the gallery bridge assembly used for transferring the materials are arranged in the raw material warehouse, so that the raw materials can be quickly and safely received, sorted and output in a raw material receiving area, and manual operation on a logistics line is reduced as much as possible; therefore, continuity and high efficiency of production operation are guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of logistics equipment technology, specifically relating to a conveyor line for cigarette box logistics. Background Technology

[0002] In the tobacco processing process, it is necessary to efficiently and automatically transfer raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products at each stage of the production line. At the same time, in the warehousing management of tobacco factories, an automated logistics conveying equipment is also needed to realize the automated warehousing, storage and outbound of goods.

[0003] Traditional tobacco factory operations often rely on a large amount of manual labor, including the handling, stacking, and sorting of tobacco boxes. This is not only inefficient, but also prone to errors in sorting and stacking. Furthermore, the limited manpower makes it easy for operations to be intermittent, preventing tobacco factories from carrying out continuous production around the clock.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to provide a conveyor line for cigarette box logistics that can improve the production capacity of cigarette factories by increasing the continuity of operations, improving operational accuracy, reducing labor costs, improving the working environment, and upgrading the information system. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics, so as to solve the problems in the background technology mentioned above.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics has a first direction and a second direction. The conveyor line includes a first lifting mechanism for inputting materials and a second lifting mechanism for outputting materials. Both the first and second lifting mechanisms are equipped with a lifting machine assembly. The lifting machine assembly includes a lifting frame, a car, and a car conveyor. The lifting frame is fixedly installed on the ground along the second direction. The car is slidably assembled in the lifting frame along the second direction. Several car conveyors are also arranged parallel to each other at the bottom of the car. A bridge assembly for material transfer is also provided between the first and second lifting mechanisms. The bridge assembly includes a bridge, a bridge plate frame, and a bridge conveyor. The bridge is fixedly installed on the ground, and its two ends are respectively fixedly connected to the lifting frames of the first and second lifting mechanisms. Several bridge conveyors are also arranged parallel to each other on the bridge plate frame.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a drive assembly is also provided on the top of the hoist assembly. The drive assembly includes a top plate, a reducer, a chain, a counterweight, and a brake. The top plate is fixedly mounted on the top of the hoist frame. The reducer is mounted on the top plate and a chain is threaded through the reducer. One end of the chain is suspended from the top of the car, and the other end of the chain is suspended from the counterweight. A brake is also mounted on one end of the reducer.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the corridor bridge assembly also includes a corridor bridge canopy, a first lifting area canopy, and a second lifting area canopy. The corridor bridge canopy covers the top of the corridor bridge, and the first lifting area canopy and the second lifting area canopy respectively cover one side of the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics also includes a first loading and unloading mechanism, a second loading and unloading mechanism, and a third loading and unloading mechanism for material loading and unloading. The first loading and unloading mechanism is disposed on one side of the first lifting mechanism, and the second and third loading and unloading mechanisms are disposed on one side of the second lifting mechanism along a second direction. The conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics also includes a loading and unloading assembly, which includes a loading and unloading bracket, a loading and unloading conveyor, and a mesh plate. Several loading and unloading conveyors are arranged in parallel on the loading and unloading bracket, and mesh plates are also provided at both ends of the loading and unloading bracket.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, several of the aforementioned car conveyors, bridge conveyors, and loading / unloading conveyors are staggered in the first direction, and the car conveyors, bridge conveyors, and loading / unloading conveyors all have overlapping sections in the first direction.

[0012] In summary, the embodiments of this utility model have the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0013] This invention incorporates two sets of lifting mechanisms and a corridor assembly for transferring materials within the raw material warehouse. This enables the raw material receiving area to receive and sort raw materials quickly and safely, minimizing manual operations on the logistics line and ensuring the continuity and efficiency of production operations. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a conveyor line for cigarette box logistics provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure marked A in the diagram of a conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of a conveyor line for cigarette box logistics provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure marked B in the diagram of a conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure marked C in the conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure marked D in the diagram of a conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1- Hoisting machine assembly, 101- Hoisting machine frame, 102- Car, 103- Car conveyor, 2- Corridor bridge assembly, 201- Corridor bridge, 202- Corridor bridge frame, 203- Corridor bridge canopy, 204- First hoisting area canopy, 205- Second hoisting area canopy, 206- Corridor bridge conveyor, 3- Drive assembly, 301- Top plate, 302- Reducer, 303- Chain, 304- Counterweight, 305- Brake, 4- Loading and unloading assembly, 401- Loading and unloading bracket, 402- Loading and unloading conveyor, 403- Mesh plate, 5- Smoke frame. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] like Figure 1-7As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, a conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics has a first direction x and a second direction y. The conveyor line includes a first lifting mechanism a1 for inputting materials and a second lifting mechanism a2 for outputting materials. Both the first lifting mechanism a1 and the second lifting mechanism a2 are equipped with a lifting assembly 1. The lifting assembly 1 includes a lifting frame 101, a car 102, and a car conveyor 103. The lifting frame 101 is fixedly mounted on the ground along the second direction y. The car 102 is mounted along the second direction y. The y-direction sliding assembly is installed in the lifting frame 101. Several car conveyors 103 are also arranged in parallel at the bottom of the car 102. A corridor assembly 2 for material transfer is also provided between the first lifting mechanism a1 and the second lifting mechanism a2. The corridor assembly 2 includes a corridor 201, a corridor plate frame 202 and a corridor conveyor 206. The corridor 201 is fixedly installed at the ground end, and the two ends of the corridor 201 are respectively fixedly connected to the lifting frame 101 of the first lifting mechanism a1 and the second lifting mechanism a2. Several corridor conveyors 206 are also arranged in parallel on the corridor plate frame 202.

[0024] In practical application, the conveyor line for cigarette frame logistics in this embodiment includes a first lifting mechanism a1 for inputting materials and a second lifting mechanism a2 for outputting materials. The first lifting mechanism a1 and the second lifting mechanism a2 are respectively located on both sides of the logistics road, and a bridge assembly 2 for transferring materials is erected between the first lifting mechanism a1 and the second lifting mechanism a2. Both the first lifting mechanism a1 and the second lifting mechanism a2 are composed of lifting machine assemblies 1. The lifting machine frame 101 is fixedly erected on the ground end. A car 102 is slidably arranged inside the lifting machine frame 101, and several parallel car conveyors 103 are arranged at the bottom of the frame of the car 102. The bridge 201 is equipped with a car 102, and several bridge conveyors 206 are arranged in parallel on the car 102, so that when the car 102 in the first lifting mechanism a1 and the second lifting mechanism a2 moves up and down in the second direction y, when the car 102 moves to the plane of the bridge 202, the car conveyor 103 and the bridge 206 are connected. The bridge conveyor 206 is aligned horizontally, and both the car conveyor 103 and the bridge conveyor 206 are driven by independent electrical control units and drive sources. The specific structure of the drive source is not limited here. When the car conveyor 103 and the bridge conveyor 206 are in driving mode, the tobacco frame 5 loaded on the car conveyor 103 and / or the bridge conveyor 206 can move in the positive or negative direction of the first direction x, so that the tobacco frame 5 can be horizontally transferred on the car conveyor 103 and / or the bridge conveyor 206, so that the tobacco frame 5 can be transferred to the second lifting mechanism a2 via the first lifting mechanism a1 and the bridge assembly 2, and then transported to several sorting positions by the second lifting mechanism a2. This allows the tobacco frame 5 carrying tobacco raw materials to be continuously transported from the raw material warehouse to each leaf sorting workshop. The two workshops equipped with the first lifting mechanism a1 and the second lifting mechanism a2 are connected by a closed suspended bridge, ensuring the safety and stability of material transportation, while not occupying additional land resources in the original factory area.

[0025] In one embodiment, the cigarette frame conveyor line can also be combined with sensor and PLC application technology to detect the position, posture and count of the cigarette frames in real time. Through the analysis and feedback of the data by the system, abnormal situations can be automatically identified and alarm signals can be issued, which makes it convenient for operators to monitor and operate the conveyor line, provides a convenient operation method, and reduces the difficulty of operation and the error rate of operators.

[0026] like Figure 3 and Figure 7As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, a drive assembly 3 is further provided on the top of the hoist assembly 1. The drive assembly 3 includes a top plate 301, a reducer 302, a chain 303, a counterweight 304, and a brake 305. The top plate 301 is fixedly mounted on the top of the hoist frame 101. The reducer 302 is mounted on the top plate 301 and the chain 303 is threaded through the reducer 302. One end of the chain 303 is suspended on the top of the car 102, and the other end of the chain 303 is suspended on the counterweight 304. The brake 305 is also mounted on one end of the reducer 302.

[0027] In practical application, the top plate 301 is located at the top of the lifting frame 101. The chain 303 is a double-row chain. One end of the double-row chain is fixed to the outer frame of the car 102 by a screw bolt. The other end of the double-row chain passes through the double-row sprockets on the drive shaft and driven shaft of the reducer 302 in sequence, and is finally fixed to the screw bolt on the counterweight 304. When the reducer 302 drives the drive shaft to rotate at a constant speed, the inner and outer pairs of double-row sprockets on the drive shaft rotate synchronously, so that the corresponding chain 303 is also transmitted at the same speed, thereby realizing the uniform lifting and lowering of the car 102.

[0028] In one embodiment, the brake 305 is a ratchet-type speed limiter. The safety rope of the ratchet-type speed limiter moves up and down with the car normally. When the lifting speed is too high, the inertial block in the speed limiter triggers the ratchet due to centrifugal expansion, which pulls and locks the safety rope, thereby achieving emergency braking of the car. The specific working principle of the speed limiter will not be described in detail here.

[0029] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the corridor bridge component 2 further includes a corridor bridge canopy 203, a first lifting area canopy 204, and a second lifting area canopy 205. The corridor bridge canopy 203 covers the top of the corridor bridge 201, and the first lifting area canopy 204 and the second lifting area canopy 205 respectively cover one side of the first lifting mechanism a1 and the second lifting mechanism a2.

[0030] In practical application, the corridor bridge 201, corridor bridge frame 202, and corridor bridge canopy 203 are all fully enclosed structures. Their sides and the corridor bridge canopy 203 are enclosed by color steel plates, and the front and rear ends should also be sealed to the connected factory building through door openings. The first lifting area canopy 204 and the second lifting area canopy 205 are respectively covered on one side of the first lifting mechanism a1 and the second lifting mechanism a2, and the canopy coverage area should include all the outer parts of the hoist above the top floor entrance and exit door opening, as well as the space area from the top edge of the entrance and exit door opening to the tail of the first section of the entrance and exit chain machine.

[0031] In one embodiment, the bottom of the corridor bridge 201 is welded together from multiple sections of I-beams and square tubes, while each end of the corridor bridge 201 is supported by two I-beams. The bottom of the I-beams is provided with four-way reinforcing ribs and is fixed to the foundation by anchor bolts. The I-beams are reinforced by diagonal supports between square tubes and nodes. The corridor bridge 201 is equipped with anti-collision fences around its perimeter, and the height of the corridor bridge 201 above the ground has sufficient redundancy to allow oversized logistics vehicles to pass.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, the conveyor line for tobacco frame logistics further includes a first loading and unloading mechanism b1, a second loading and unloading mechanism b2, and a third loading and unloading mechanism b3 for material loading and unloading. The first loading and unloading mechanism b1 is disposed on one side of the first lifting mechanism a1, and the second loading and unloading mechanism b2 and the third loading and unloading mechanism b3 are disposed on one side of the second lifting mechanism a2 along the second direction y. The conveyor line for tobacco frame logistics also includes a loading and unloading assembly 4, which includes a loading and unloading bracket 401, a loading and unloading conveyor 402, and a mesh plate 403. A plurality of loading and unloading conveyors 402 are arranged in parallel on the loading and unloading bracket 401, and mesh plates 403 are also provided at both ends of the loading and unloading bracket 401.

[0033] In practical application, the first loading and unloading mechanism b1 is used to load the smoke frame 5 onto the first lifting mechanism a1, and the second loading and unloading mechanism b2 and the third loading and unloading mechanism b3 are used to unload the smoke frame 5 from the second lifting mechanism a2. The loading and unloading conveyor 402 on the loading and unloading bracket 401 is staggered with the car conveyor 103 on the car 102 so that the smoke frame 5 can be seamlessly connected between the two chain conveyors of the loading and unloading conveyor 402 and the car conveyor 103.

[0034] In one embodiment, the car 102 moves up and down in the second direction y by the traction of the chain 303. The bottom of the car 102 is also provided with four buffers, which are aligned with the four corners of the car to reduce the collision and shaking of the car 102 after speeding.

[0035] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, several of the aforementioned car conveyors 103, bridge conveyors 206, and loading / unloading conveyors 402 are staggered in the first direction x, and the car conveyors 103, bridge conveyors 206, and loading / unloading conveyors 402 all have overlapping sections in the first direction x.

[0036] In practical application, the elevator car 102 is equipped with multiple rows of staggered elevator car conveyors 103. The multiple rows of chains of the elevator car 103 have a non-equidistant structure, which can dock with the non-staggered corridor bridge conveyor 206 and loading and unloading conveyor 402, so that the conveying of the smoke frame 5 can be seamlessly docked between the front and rear chain machines. When the elevator car passes the leveling control, so that the chain machine in the car accurately reaches the plane where the inlet and outlet chain machines are located, the two chain machines start at the same time to complete the delivery of the smoke frame 5. Moreover, the elevator car 103, corridor bridge conveyor 206 and loading and unloading conveyor 402 all have overlapping areas in the first direction x, so that the smoke frame 5 will not shake when it moves in the overlapping area during the docking process.

[0037] In one embodiment, the length of the single unit of the multi-column non-misaligned chain conveyor can be selected within the range of 1.5m-6m according to the requirements. In order to meet the needs of continuous production of manufacturers and the requirements of smooth conveying of cigarette frames, the chain of the chain machine is preferably top plate type. When assembling the chain, attention should be paid to whether the chain collides with the support guide bar or the chain and guide bar are mismatched during no-load / full-load operation.

[0038] The present invention provides a conveyor line for cigarette box logistics in the above embodiments. By setting two sets of lifting mechanisms and a corridor bridge component 2 for transferring materials in the raw material warehouse, the raw material receiving area can realize the rapid and safe reception and sorting output of raw materials, minimize manual operation on the logistics line, and ensure the continuity and efficiency of production operations.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "side," "inner," 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 conveyor line or element referred to for the cigarette frame logistics must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. In addition, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A conveying line for a carton flow having opposite first and second directions, characterized in that, The conveying line for the tobacco frame logistics comprises a first lifting mechanism for input material and a second lifting mechanism for output material, lifting mechanism assemblies are arranged in the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism assembly comprises a lifting frame, a cage and a cage conveyor, the lifting frame is fixedly arranged at the ground end in the second direction, the cage is slidingly arranged in the lifting frame in the second direction, the cage bottom is also parallelly arranged with a plurality of cage conveyors, a gallery bridge assembly for material transfer is arranged between the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism, the gallery bridge assembly comprises a gallery bridge, a gallery bridge plate frame and a gallery bridge conveyor, the gallery bridge is fixedly arranged at the ground end, and the two ends of the gallery bridge are fixedly connected to the lifting frames of the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism, and a plurality of gallery bridge conveyors are also parallelly arranged on the gallery bridge plate frame.

2. A conveying line for the flow of tobacco tops according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism assembly top is also provided with a driving assembly, the driving assembly comprises a top plate, a speed reducer, a chain, a counterweight and a brake, the top plate is fixedly arranged on the lifting frame top, the speed reducer is arranged on the top plate, and the chain is arranged on the speed reducer, one end of the chain is hung on the cage top, the other end of the chain is hung with the counterweight, and the speed reducer is also provided with the brake at one end.

3. A conveying line for the flow of tobacco lattices according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gallery bridge assembly also comprises a gallery bridge roof, a first lifting area roof and a second lifting area roof, the gallery bridge roof is arranged on the gallery bridge top, and the first lifting area roof and the second lifting area roof are arranged on the one side of the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism respectively.

4. A conveying line for the flow of tobacco lattices according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying line for the tobacco frame logistics also comprises a first loading and unloading mechanism, a second loading and unloading mechanism and a third loading and unloading mechanism for material loading and unloading, the first loading and unloading mechanism is arranged on the one side of the first lifting mechanism, the second loading and unloading mechanism and the third loading and unloading mechanism are arranged on the one side of the second lifting mechanism in the second direction, and the conveying line for the tobacco frame logistics also comprises a loading and unloading assembly, the loading and unloading assembly comprises a loading and unloading support, a loading and unloading conveyor and a mesh plate, a plurality of loading and unloading conveyors are parallelly arranged on the loading and unloading support, and the mesh plate is arranged at the two ends of the loading and unloading support.

5. A conveying line for the flow of tobacco tops according to claim 4, characterized in that, A plurality of cage conveyors, gallery bridge conveyors and loading and unloading conveyors are arranged in the first direction, and the cage conveyor, the gallery bridge conveyor and the loading and unloading conveyor all have overlapping intervals in the first direction.