Automatic replenishment system suitable for vertical sorting machine

Abstract

The automatic replenishment system suitable for the vertical sorting machine comprises a manual box opening replenishment channel, a door frame type conveying unit, the vertical sorting machine and a conveying belt conveyor which are arranged in sequence, the manual box opening replenishment channel is arranged on one side of the door frame type conveying unit, the vertical sorting machine is arranged on the other side of the door frame type conveying unit, and the conveying belt conveyor is arranged on the vertical sorting machine. The conveying belt machine is arranged below the vertical sorting machine, the portal frame type conveying unit is provided with a lifting system, a horizontal movement system and a cigarette supplementing trolley, and the lifting system is connected with the horizontal movement system and the cigarette supplementing trolley so that the cigarette supplementing trolley can move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. The manual box opening replenishment channel and the cigarette replenishment trolley are each provided with a conveying belt used for conveying cigarette stacks. Automatic equipment is used for replacing manual cigarette supplementing work to the maximum extent, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, automatic supplementing and automatic sorting are achieved, the working efficiency is effectively improved, and the engineering cost degree is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco sorting and distribution technology, specifically to an automatic replenishment system suitable for vertical sorting machines. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the tobacco industry, in order to meet the ever-increasing and diversified consumption demands of consumers, the tobacco industry launches a large number of cigarettes exceeding standard sizes every year. The specialized equipment used for sorting these types of cigarettes is the vertical sorting machine. During the sorting process, workers first unpack the cigarette boxes and then, according to the different cigarette categories, replenish the cigarette stacks into the storage bin of the vertical sorting machine. Then, based on order demand, the vertical sorting machine automatically replenishes the cigarettes onto the conveyor belt. Currently, most of the replenishment of cigarette stacks into the vertical sorting machine storage bin is done manually, which is labor-intensive, prone to errors, and inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an automatic replenishment system suitable for vertical sorting machines. It employs automatic replenishment to reduce manual labor intensity and avoid replenishment errors.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatic replenishment system suitable for a vertical sorting machine, comprising a manual unpacking and replenishment channel, a gantry-type conveyor unit, a vertical sorting machine, and a conveyor belt conveyor arranged sequentially. The manual unpacking and replenishment channel is located on one side of the gantry-type conveyor unit, the vertical sorting machine is located on the other side of the gantry-type conveyor unit, and the conveyor belt conveyor is located below the vertical sorting machine. The gantry-type conveyor unit is equipped with a lifting system, a horizontal movement system, and a cigarette replenishment trolley. The lifting system is connected to the horizontal movement system and the cigarette replenishment trolley to enable the cigarette replenishment trolley to move in both the vertical and horizontal directions. Both the manual unpacking and replenishment channel and the cigarette replenishment trolley are equipped with conveyor belts for transferring cigarette stacks.

[0005] The manual unpacking and replenishment channel is equipped with a manual replenishment platform at its entrance. The manual replenishment platform is equipped with a replenishment conveyor belt and a replenishment conveyor motor that controls the start and stop of the replenishment conveyor belt. The replenishment conveyor belt is connected to the conveyor belt of the manual unpacking and replenishment channel.

[0006] The conveyor belt of the manual unpacking and replenishment channel is equipped with shaping components on both sides. The shaping components consist of a shaping push plate and a shaping push plate cylinder.

[0007] The lifting system includes a lifting motor, a lifting profile column, a linear guide rail, a connecting frame, and a lifting synchronous belt assembly. The linear guide rail is fixedly installed on the lifting profile column. The connecting frame is fixedly connected to the smoke replenishment trolley and slidably connected to the linear guide rail. The lifting synchronous belt assembly is connected to the connecting frame. The lifting motor is connected to the lifting synchronous belt assembly to enable the connecting frame to perform reciprocating motion in the vertical direction.

[0008] The horizontal motion system includes a horizontal motion motor, a lower drive roller assembly, an upper auxiliary roller assembly, and a roller slide rail. The upper auxiliary roller assembly and the lower drive roller assembly are respectively installed at the upper and lower ends of the lifting profile column. The roller slide rail is installed on the lower crossbeam of the gantry-type conveying unit and is slidably connected to the lower drive roller assembly. The upper auxiliary roller assembly is slidably connected to the upper crossbeam of the gantry-type conveying unit. The horizontal motion motor is connected to the lower drive roller assembly.

[0009] The smoke replenishment cart is also equipped with a smoke pushing cylinder and a smoke pushing plate, which are fixedly connected and installed on one side of the smoke replenishment cart.

[0010] The smoke replenishment trolley is also equipped with a side clamping plate, a side clamping motor, and a side clamping linear bearing. The side clamping plate and the side clamping linear bearing are slidably connected, and the side clamping motor is located on one side of the smoke replenishment trolley.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: After the cigarette stacks are manually placed into the manual unpacking and replenishment channel, they are automatically replenished to the cigarette replenishment trolley. The control system generates cigarette replenishment task information based on the cigarette buffer status in the vertical sorting machine's storage bin. After receiving the cigarette replenishment task information, the gantry conveyor unit activates the lifting system and horizontal movement system to move the cigarette replenishment trolley carrying the cigarette stacks to the corresponding vertical sorting machine storage bin position and transport the cigarette stacks into the storage bin. Then, according to order demand, the cigarettes are automatically replenished to the conveyor belt by the vertical sorting machine. The entire operation process, except for manual unpacking and replenishment, is controlled by the control system, minimizing the need for personnel configuration, realizing automatic replenishment and automatic sorting, and effectively improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the manual unpacking and restocking channel of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the lifting system of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cigarette repair cart of this utility model;

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Manual unpacking and replenishment channel; 2. Gantry conveyor unit; 3. Vertical sorting machine; 4. Conveyor belt conveyor; 101. Replenishment conveyor belt; 102. Replenishment conveyor motor; 103. Shaping pusher plate; 104. Shaping pusher plate cylinder; 201. Smoke replenishment trolley; 202. Lifting motor; 203. Lifting profile column; 204. Linear guide rail; 205. Connecting frame; 206. Lifting synchronous belt assembly; 207. Horizontal motion motor; 208. Lower drive roller assembly; 209. Upper auxiliary roller assembly; 210. Roller slide rail; 211. Lower crossbeam; 212. Upper crossbeam; 213. Smoke pusher cylinder; 214. Smoke pusher plate; 215. Side clamp plate; 216. Side clamp motor; 217. Side clamp linear bearing. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be selected to be combined or substituted with each other according to the actual situation, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. Example

[0020] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides an automatic replenishment system suitable for a vertical sorting machine, including a manual unpacking and replenishment channel 1, a gantry conveyor unit 2, a vertical sorting machine 3, and a conveyor belt 4 arranged in sequence. The manual unpacking and replenishment channel 1 is located on one side of the gantry conveyor unit 2, the vertical sorting machine 3 is located on the other side of the gantry conveyor unit 2, and the conveyor belt 4 is located below the vertical sorting machine 3. The gantry conveyor unit 2 is equipped with a lifting system, a horizontal movement system, and a cigarette replenishment cart 201. The lifting system is connected to the horizontal movement system and the cigarette replenishment cart 201 to enable the cigarette replenishment cart 201 to move in the vertical and horizontal directions. Both the manual unpacking and replenishment channel 1 and the cigarette replenishment cart 201 are equipped with conveyor belts for transferring cigarette stacks.

[0021] After the cigarette stacks are manually placed into the manual unpacking and replenishment channel 1, they are automatically replenished onto the cigarette replenishment cart 201. The control system generates cigarette replenishment task information based on the cigarette buffer status in the storage bin of the vertical sorting machine 3. After receiving the cigarette replenishment task information, the gantry conveyor unit 2 activates the lifting system and horizontal motion system to move the cigarette replenishment cart 201 carrying the cigarette stacks to the corresponding storage bin position of the vertical sorting machine 3 and transport the cigarette stacks into the storage bin. Then, according to order demand, the cigarettes are automatically replenished onto the conveyor belt by the vertical sorting machine 3. The entire operation process, except for manual unpacking and replenishment, is controlled by the control system, minimizing the need for personnel configuration, realizing automatic replenishment and automatic sorting, and effectively improving work efficiency.

[0022] Specifically, a manual replenishment platform is provided at the entrance of the manual unpacking and replenishment channel 1. This platform is equipped with a replenishment conveyor belt 101 and a replenishment conveyor motor 102 that controls the start and stop of the belt. The replenishment conveyor belt 101 is connected to the conveyor belt of the manual unpacking and replenishment channel 1. Manual unpacking and replenishment requires machine shutdown. By establishing the manual replenishment platform in front of the conveyor belt of the manual unpacking and replenishment channel 1, and by independently controlling the start and stop of the replenishment conveyor belt 101 via the replenishment conveyor motor 102, the normal operation of subsequent sections is not affected, effectively improving work efficiency.

[0023] Specifically, in order to prevent the stacks from scattering during the transportation process, the conveyor belt of the manual unpacking and replenishment channel 1 is equipped with shaping components on both sides. The shaping components consist of shaping push plates 103 and shaping push plate cylinders 104. The shaping push plate cylinders 104 on both sides push the shaping push plates 103 inward to clamp and shape the cigarette stacks.

[0024] Specifically, the lifting system includes a lifting motor 202, a lifting profile column 203, a linear guide rail 204, a connecting frame 205, and a lifting synchronous belt assembly 206. The linear guide rail 204 is fixedly installed on the lifting profile column 203. The connecting frame 205 is fixedly connected to the smoke replenishment trolley 201 and slidably connected to the linear guide rail 204. The lifting synchronous belt assembly 206 is connected to the connecting frame 205. The lifting motor 202 is connected to the lifting synchronous belt assembly 206 to enable the connecting frame 205 to reciprocate in the vertical direction. The horizontal motion system includes a horizontal motion motor 207, a lower drive roller assembly 208, an upper auxiliary roller assembly 209, and a roller slide rail 210. The upper auxiliary roller assembly 209 and the lower drive roller assembly 208 are respectively installed at the upper and lower ends of the lifting profile column 203. The roller slide rail 210 is installed on the lower crossbeam 211 of the gantry-type conveying unit and is slidably connected to the lower drive roller assembly 208. The upper auxiliary roller assembly 209 is slidably connected to the upper crossbeam 212 of the gantry-type conveying unit. The horizontal motion motor 207 is connected to the lower drive roller assembly 208.

[0025] Specifically, when the cigarette replenishment cart 201 delivers goods to the storage bin of the vertical sorting machine 3, in order to better transport the cigarette stacks into the storage bin, the cigarette replenishment cart 201 is also equipped with a cigarette pushing cylinder 213 and a cigarette pushing plate 214. The cigarette pushing cylinder 213 and the cigarette pushing plate 214 are fixedly connected and set on one side of the cigarette replenishment cart 201. When transporting the cigarette stacks, the cigarette pushing cylinder 213 controls the cigarette pushing plate 214 to move forward to push the cigarette stacks. After completing the action, it automatically resets.

[0026] Specifically, to ensure that the cigarette stacks do not scatter or fall during transport to the vertical sorting machine 3, the cigarette replenishment trolley 201 is also equipped with a side clamping plate 215, a side clamping motor 216, and a side clamping linear bearing 217. The side clamping plate 215 and the side clamping linear bearing 217 are slidably connected. The side clamping motor 216 is located on one side of the cigarette replenishment trolley 201. After the cigarette stacks enter the cigarette replenishment trolley, the side clamping plate 215 is located on one side of the cigarette stack. The side clamping motor 216 controls the side clamping linear bearing 217 to move the side clamping plate 215 closer to the cigarette stack. Finally, the side clamping plate 215 and the trolley body on one side of the cigarette replenishment trolley 201 form a clamping state on the cigarette stack.

[0027] In addition to the preferred embodiments described above, there are other embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic replenishment system for a vertical sorting machine, comprising a manually operated unpacking and replenishment channel (1), a gantry conveyor unit (2), a vertical sorting machine (3), and a conveyor belt (4) arranged sequentially, characterized in that, The manual unpacking and replenishment channel (1) is located on one side of the gantry conveyor unit (2), the vertical sorting machine (3) is located on the other side of the gantry conveyor unit (2), the conveyor belt (4) is located below the vertical sorting machine (3), the gantry conveyor unit (2) is equipped with a lifting system, a horizontal movement system and a cigarette replenishment trolley (201), the lifting system is connected to the horizontal movement system and the cigarette replenishment trolley (201) so that the cigarette replenishment trolley (201) can move in the vertical and horizontal directions, and both the manual unpacking and replenishment channel (1) and the cigarette replenishment trolley (201) are equipped with conveyor belts for transferring cigarette stacks.

2. An automatic replenishment system for a vertical sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The manual unpacking and replenishment channel (1) is equipped with a manual replenishment platform at its entrance. The manual replenishment platform is equipped with a replenishment conveyor belt (101) and a replenishment conveyor motor (102) that controls the start and stop of the replenishment conveyor belt (101). The replenishment conveyor belt (101) is connected to the conveyor belt of the manual unpacking and replenishment channel (1).

3. An automatic replenishment system for a vertical sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The manual unpacking and replenishment channel (1) has shaping components on both sides of the conveyor belt. The shaping components consist of a shaping push plate (103) and a shaping push plate cylinder (104).

4. An automatic replenishment system for a vertical sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting system includes a lifting motor (202), a lifting profile column (203), a linear guide rail (204), a connecting frame (205), and a lifting synchronous belt assembly (206). The linear guide rail (204) is fixedly installed on the lifting profile column (203). The connecting frame (205) is fixedly connected to the smoke replenishment trolley (201) and slidably connected to the linear guide rail (204). The lifting synchronous belt assembly (206) is connected to the connecting frame (205). The lifting motor (202) is connected to the lifting synchronous belt assembly (206) to make the connecting frame (205) reciprocate in the vertical direction.

5. An automatic replenishment system for a vertical sorting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The horizontal motion system includes a horizontal motion motor (207), a lower drive roller assembly (208), an upper auxiliary roller assembly (209), and a roller slide rail (210). The upper auxiliary roller assembly (209) and the lower drive roller assembly (208) are respectively installed on the upper and lower ends of the lifting profile column (203). The roller slide rail (210) is installed on the lower crossbeam (211) of the gantry conveying unit and is slidably connected to the lower drive roller assembly (208). The upper auxiliary roller assembly (209) is slidably connected to the upper crossbeam (212) of the gantry conveying unit. The horizontal motion motor (207) is connected to the lower drive roller assembly (208).

6. An automatic replenishment system for a vertical sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smoke replenishment cart (201) is also equipped with a smoke pushing cylinder (213) and a smoke pushing plate (214), which are fixedly connected and set on one side of the smoke replenishment cart (201).

7. An automatic replenishment system for a vertical sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smoke replenishment cart (201) is also equipped with a side clamping plate (215), a side clamping motor (216) and a side clamping linear bearing (217). The side clamping plate (215) is slidably connected to the side clamping linear bearing (217), and the side clamping motor (216) is located on one side of the smoke replenishment cart (201).

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