Cleaning device and cigarette group conveying system

The adjustable cleaning device solves the problem of false detection caused by dust and impurities in the testing device, achieving efficient and flexible cleaning results and ensuring cigarette quality and production efficiency.

CN223717867UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26CHINA TOBACCO GUANGDONG IND
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Application Number
CN202422816291.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-19
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-19

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Technical Problem

Existing cigarette tip detection devices are prone to accumulating dust and tobacco residue during long-term use, leading to inaccurate detection and machine downtime, which affects cigarette quality and production efficiency.

Method used

A cleaning device is provided, including an adjustable cleaning tube and a fixed bracket. The cleaning tube is capable of circumferential rotation and longitudinal movement. Combined with a solenoid valve and a pressure sensor, it enables flexible cleaning of the detection device.

Benefits of technology

By adjusting the cleaning position and angle, dust and impurities can be effectively removed, reducing false tests and improving detection accuracy and production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of cigarette processing and manufacturing, and discloses a cleaning device and a cigarette group conveying system. The cleaning device comprises a cleaning pipe, one end of the cleaning pipe is used for feeding a cleaning medium, the other end of the cleaning pipe is closed, the cleaning pipe is provided with a cleaning hole, the cleaning device further comprises a fixing support, the fixing support is used for being connected with a part to be cleaned and provided with a fixing hole, and the cleaning pipe penetrates through the fixing hole. The cleaning pipe can circumferentially rotate in the fixing hole, the cleaning pipe can move relative to the fixing support in the length direction of the cleaning pipe, the cleaning device further comprises a locking piece, and the locking piece is used for locking the cleaning pipe to the fixing support. The cleaning device is provided with the adjustable fixing support, the cleaning position and the cleaning angle of the cleaning device can be adjusted, and then the cleaning effect is guaranteed. According to the cigarette group conveying system, the detection device is cleaned through the cleaning device, and the situation that the detection device mistakenly detects the quality of cigarettes due to the influence of dust and impurities is avoided.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to cigarette processing and manufacturing technical field, especially a kind of cleaning device and cigarette group conveying system. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of product quality detection, photoelectric detector, image recognition detector and other detection devices are often used, but due to dust and other reasons in the production process, the detection device often cannot accurately identify the product quality. For example, in the field of cigarette processing and manufacturing, during the process of cigarette passing through the cigarette group conveying system, a cigarette end detection device is needed to detect whether the cigarette end on the conveying belt has defects, but in the long-term use process, the detection part of the cigarette end detection device is easy to accumulate dust, tobacco and other impurities, affecting the accuracy and stability of detection, which may cause false detection or machine downtime, resulting in cigarette group quality problems and reducing the efficiency.

[0003] In the prior art, an anti-interference cigarette appearance quality online detection device includes a gas blowing device, which blows external compressed air into the detection cavity to prevent dust and tobacco from entering the detection cavity. The compressed air is blown out through the air outlet to remove tobacco and debris on the surface of the detection device, thereby reducing the interference of tobacco and debris on the detection of cigarette appearance quality.

[0004] However, the gas blowing device of the cigarette appearance quality online detection device is fixedly connected to the cigarette detection device, and the cleaning position and angle of the cleaning device are fixed and cannot be adjusted for different types of detection equipment. With the change of the type or size of the detection device, the cleaning device may have a cleaning dead angle. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a cleaning device and cigarette group conveying system, which can adjust the cleaning position and angle, and has good cleaning effect on the detection device. The cigarette group conveying system using the cleaning device can reduce the false detection of cigarette quality caused by dust and impurities.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] In one aspect, a cleaning device is provided, which comprises a cleaning tube, one end of the cleaning tube being used for feeding cleaning medium, the other end of the cleaning tube being closed, the cleaning tube being provided with a cleaning hole, characterized in that the cleaning device further comprises a fixing support, the fixing support being used for being connected with a piece to be cleaned, the fixing support being provided with a fixing hole, the cleaning tube being arranged in the fixing hole, the cleaning tube being able to rotate circumferentially in the fixing hole, and the cleaning tube being able to move along the length direction of the cleaning tube relative to the fixing support, the cleaning device further comprising a locking piece, the locking piece being used for locking the cleaning tube in the fixing support.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing support is provided with a waist-shaped hole, and the locking piece passes through the waist-shaped hole and is able to be connected with the piece to be cleaned.

[0009] Preferably, the cleaning device comprises a plurality of fixing supports, and the plurality of fixing supports are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the cleaning tube.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of cleaning holes are arranged on the cleaning tube, and the plurality of cleaning holes are uniformly distributed along the length direction of the cleaning tube.

[0011] Preferably, the cleaning device further comprises a connector and a conveying tube, the connector being used for connecting the cleaning tube and the conveying tube, the conveying tube being used for conveying the cleaning medium; the cleaning tube is threadedly connected with the connector, and the conveying tube is inserted with the connector.

[0012] Preferably, the conveying tube is a hose.

[0013] Preferably, the connector is an elbow, and the end of the cleaning tube, which is used for feeding the cleaning medium, is arranged at an angle with the conveying tube.

[0014] Preferably, the cleaning device further comprises a solenoid valve, the solenoid valve being arranged on the conveying tube, and the solenoid valve being used for adjusting the opening degree of the conveying tube.

[0015] Preferably, the cleaning device further comprises a pressure sensor and a safety valve, which are both arranged on the conveying tube.

[0016] In another aspect, a cigarette conveying system is provided, which comprises a conveying belt, a detection device and the cleaning device according to any one of the technical solutions, the conveying belt being used for conveying cigarettes, the detection device being used for detecting the quality of the cigarettes on the conveying belt, and the cleaning device being used for cleaning the detection device.

[0017] The utility model discloses a beneficial effect lies in: provide a cleaning device, the cleaning device has adjustable fixed bolster, and the cleaning pipe is arranged in the fixed bolster fixed hole, and the cleaning pipe can rotate in the fixed hole periphery, and the cleaning pipe can be along the length direction of cleaning pipe relative fixed bolster removal, so that the cleaning device can adjust the cleaning position and cleaning angle according to different to be cleaned spare, and then guarantee the cleaning effect. On the other hand, provide a cigarette group conveying system, and the cigarette group conveying system carries out cleaning to the detection device through above -mentioned cleaning device, avoids the detection device and causes the misjudgment of cigarette quality because of the influence of dust and impurity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is the assembly of the cleaning pipe and the fixed bolster of the cleaning device provided by the utility model, and is the isometric view of the cleaning pipe and the fixed bolster of the cleaning device provided by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is the assembly of the cleaning pipe and the fixed bolster of the cleaning device provided by the utility model, and is the bottom view of the cleaning pipe and the fixed bolster of the cleaning device provided by the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is the fixed bolster of the cleaning device provided by the utility model, and is the isometric view of the fixed bolster of the cleaning device provided by the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is the connection schematic diagram of the cleaning device and the cigarette group conveying system provided by the utility model.

[0022] In the drawing: 1, cleaning pipe;11, cleaning hole;2, fixed bolster;21, fixed hole;22, waist type hole;3, locking piece;4, joint;5, conveying pipe;6, electromagnetic valve;7, pressure sensor;8, safety valve;9, counter;10, detection device;20, control device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The utility model will be further explained in detail in combination with the drawings and examples. It can be understood that the specific examples described here are only used to explain the utility model, and not limit the utility model. In addition, it needs to be explained that in order to facilitate the description, only the part related to the utility model is shown in the drawing, not all structures.

[0024] In the description of the utility model, unless another explicit provision and limitation, the term "link", "connection", "fix" should be broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, or can be detachable connection, or be integrated;Can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection;Can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through the intermediate medium, can be the communication of two elements or the interaction of two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above-mentioned terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment provides a cleaning device, which includes a cleaning tube 1. One end of the cleaning tube 1 is used to deliver a cleaning medium, and the other end of the cleaning tube 1 is closed. The cleaning tube 1 is provided with a cleaning hole 11. The device further includes a fixing bracket 2 for connecting to the part to be cleaned. The fixing bracket 2 is provided with a fixing hole 21, through which the cleaning tube 1 passes. The cleaning tube 1 can rotate circumferentially within the fixing hole 21 and can move relative to the fixing bracket 2 along its length. The device also includes a locking member 3 for locking the cleaning tube 1 to the fixing bracket 2. In this embodiment, the cleaning medium is high-pressure gas, and the cleaning hole 11 is an outlet. This configuration allows high-pressure gas to be sprayed through the cleaning hole 11 of the cleaning tube 1 to clean the part to be cleaned without manual intervention, improving cleaning efficiency. Simultaneously, the cleaning tube 1's circumferential rotation within the fixing hole 21 and its movement relative to the fixing bracket 2 along its length allow adjustment of the position and angle of the cleaning hole 11 relative to the part to be cleaned, ensuring effective cleaning. The cleaning medium can also be a cleaning solution.

[0028] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3The fixing support 2 comprises a C-shaped ring having a fixing hole 21, two connecting members respectively connected to two ends of the C-shaped ring, and a locking member 3 for clamping the two connecting members, so that the C-shaped ring tightly embraces the cleaning pipe 1. When the locking member 3 is loosened, the cleaning pipe 1 is in clearance fit with the fixing hole 21, so that the cleaning pipe 1 can rotate in the circumferential direction in the fixing hole 21 and can move along the length direction of the cleaning pipe 1 relative to the fixing support 2, so as to adjust the position and angle of the cleaning hole 11 relative to the to-be-cleaned member.

[0029] In other embodiments, a threaded hole can be formed in the peripheral wall of the C-shaped ring, and the locking member 3 is a fastening screw screwed into the threaded hole. When the fastening screw abuts against the cleaning pipe 1, the cleaning pipe 1 is locked in the fixing hole 21, so that the position and angle of the cleaning pipe 1 relative to the to-be-cleaned member are fixed. When the fastening screw is not abutted against the cleaning pipe 1, the cleaning pipe 1 can rotate in the circumferential direction in the fixing hole 21 and can move along the length direction of the cleaning pipe 1 relative to the fixing support 2, so as to adjust the position and angle of the cleaning hole 11 relative to the to-be-cleaned member.

[0030] Optionally, referring to Figures 1 to 3 The fixing support 2 is provided with a waist-shaped hole 22, and the locking member 3 passes through the waist-shaped hole 22 and is connected to the to-be-cleaned member. In this way, the cleaning pipe 1 can move along the waist-shaped hole 22 towards or away from the to-be-cleaned member, so as to adjust the position of the cleaning pipe 1 relative to the to-be-cleaned member and enhance the cleaning effect. Specifically, the two connecting members are each provided with a waist-shaped hole 22, and the locking member 3 passes through the two waist-shaped holes in sequence and is connected to the to-be-cleaned member, so that the locking member 3 has the functions of locking the relative position of the fixing support 2 and the cleaning pipe 1 and connecting the fixing support 2 and the to-be-cleaned member.

[0031] In other embodiments, the fixing support 2 is provided with a clamping member, and the to-be-cleaned member is provided with a clamping groove, the clamping member of the fixing support 2 being clamped in the clamping groove, so that the fixing support 2 is connected to the to-be-cleaned member.

[0032] Optionally, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cleaning device comprises a plurality of fixing supports 2, and the plurality of fixing supports 2 are arranged in the length direction of the cleaning pipe 1. Preferably, the number of the fixing supports 2 is 2 to 3. In this way, the cleaning pipe 1 is more stably fixed on the to-be-cleaned member, so as to ensure the stability of the cleaning device. Meanwhile, the plurality of fixing supports 2 can guide the movement of the cleaning pipe 1.

[0033] Optionally, referring to Figure 2The plurality of cleaning holes 11 are uniformly distributed along the length direction of the cleaning pipe 1. Preferably, the plurality of cleaning holes 11 have the same hole diameter. In this way, the gas flow sprayed from the cleaning holes 11 can be more uniformly blown to the cleaning object, reducing the cleaning dead angle and further enhancing the cleaning effect.

[0034] Optionally, referring to Figure 4 The cleaning device further comprises a joint 4 and a delivery pipe 5. The joint 4 is used to connect the cleaning pipe 1 and the delivery pipe 5, and the delivery pipe 5 is used to deliver the cleaning medium. The cleaning pipe 1 is threadedly connected to the joint 4, and the delivery pipe 5 is inserted into the joint 4. Preferably, a sealing member is arranged at the joint between the delivery pipe 5 and the joint 4 to ensure the air tightness between the delivery pipe 5 and the joint 4. In this way, the joint 4 connects the cleaning pipe 1 and the delivery pipe 5, facilitating the quick installation and disassembly of the cleaning device. The cleaning medium sequentially passes through the delivery pipe 5 and the joint 4, is delivered to the cleaning pipe 1, and is sprayed from the cleaning holes 11 of the cleaning pipe 1 to the cleaning object, so that the dust and impurities on the cleaning object can be blown away, achieving the cleaning effect.

[0035] Optionally, the delivery pipe 5 is a flexible pipe. In this way, the flexible pipe has the characteristics of lightness, facilitating the installation. At the same time, due to the flexible characteristics of the flexible pipe, the flexible pipe can adapt to various installation environments, facilitating the arrangement of the cleaning device and saving space.

[0036] Optionally, referring to Figure 4 The joint 4 is an elbow, and the end of the cleaning pipe 1 into which the cleaning medium is delivered is arranged at an angle with the delivery pipe 5. In this way, the cleaning pipe 1 and the delivery pipe 5 are connected through the elbow, the direction of the pipeline in the cleaning device can be changed, the adaptability to the installation space is strong, the arrangement of the cleaning device is more flexible, and the arrangement space is saved.

[0037] Optionally, referring to Figure 4 The cleaning device further comprises an electromagnetic valve 6 arranged on the delivery pipe 5. The electromagnetic valve 6 is used to adjust the opening degree of the delivery pipe 5. In this way, according to the pollution degree of the cleaning object, the control device 20 controls the electromagnetic valve 6 to adjust the opening degree of the delivery pipe 5, so as to adjust the gas pressure of the gas delivered to the cleaning pipe 1, ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0038] Optionally, referring to Figure 4 The cleaning device further comprises a pressure sensor 7 and a safety valve 8, both of which are arranged on the delivery pipe 5. In this way, when the cleaning device fails, the pressure sensor 7 detects that the pressure in the cleaning device abnormally rises and exceeds the preset range, and the safety valve 8 automatically opens to release the excess pressure, avoiding the connection between the joint 4 and the delivery pipe 5 from being broken due to the excessively high pressure, and playing a pressure protection role for the cleaning device. It should be noted that the abnormal rise of the pressure is generally caused by the blockage of the cleaning holes 11.

[0039] In some embodiments, when the dust and impurities block the cleaning holes 11, the electromagnetic valve 6 controls the switching frequency of the delivery pipe 5 to make the cleaning holes 11 pulse to spray the cleaning medium, thereby spraying the dust and impurities blocked in the cleaning holes 11, achieving the self-cleaning effect and ensuring the cleaning effect of the cleaning device.

[0040] On the other hand, referring to Figure 4 The embodiment provides a cigarette group conveying system, which comprises a conveying belt (not shown in the figure), a detection device 10 and the cleaning device, the conveying belt is used for conveying cigarettes, the detection device 10 is used for detecting the quality of the cigarettes on the conveying belt, and the cleaning device is used for cleaning the detection device 10. Preferably, the cigarette group conveying system further comprises a counter 9. In this way, the number of cigarettes passing through the detection device 10 on the conveying belt during the operation of the equipment is monitored and counted by the counter 9, and after a certain number of cigarettes, the cleaning device is automatically cleaned by the electromagnetic valve 6 to ensure the cleaning effect of the cleaning device on the detection device 10, thereby reducing the false detection of the quality of the cigarettes by the detection device 10. The detection device 10 can be a photoelectric detector, an image recognition detector or the like, and the detection device 10 can detect whether there is a defect at the end of the cigarette.

[0041] Preferably, the control device 20 sets the number of cigarettes passing through the detection device 10 and the cleaning time of each blowing according to the use of the detection device 10, so as to realize intelligent cleaning. In some embodiments, when the detection device 10 accumulates a large amount of impurities, the cleaning device can also be manually started to clean.

[0042] Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the utility model are only for the illustration of the utility model, and are not the limitation of the embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary skilled in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustment and replacement can be made without departing from the protection scope of the utility model. Here, it is unnecessary and impossible to enumerate all the embodiments. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made in the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model claim.

Claims

1. A cleaning device comprising a cleaning tube (1), one end of which is intended for the introduction of cleaning medium, the other end of which is closed, the cleaning tube (1) being provided with a cleaning hole (11), characterized in that, The cleaning device further comprises a fixing support (2) for connecting with the piece to be cleaned, the fixing support (2) is provided with a fixing hole (21), the cleaning pipe (1) is arranged in the fixing hole (21), the cleaning pipe (1) can rotate circumferentially in the fixing hole (21), and the cleaning pipe (1) can move relative to the fixing support (2) along the length direction of the cleaning pipe (1), the cleaning device further comprises a locking piece (3) for locking the cleaning pipe (1) on the fixing support (2); the fixing support (2) is provided with a waist-shaped hole (22), the locking piece (3) passes through the waist-shaped hole (22) and can be connected with the piece to be cleaned; the cleaning device further comprises a joint (4) and a conveying pipe (5), the joint (4) is used for connecting the cleaning pipe (1) and the conveying pipe (5), and the conveying pipe (5) is used for conveying cleaning medium; the cleaning device further comprises a pressure sensor (7) and a safety valve (8) which are arranged on the conveying pipe (5).

2. The cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning device comprises a plurality of fixing supports (2), and the plurality of fixing supports (2) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the cleaning pipe (1).

3. The cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of cleaning holes (11) are arranged on the cleaning pipe (1), and the plurality of cleaning holes (11) are uniformly distributed along the length direction of the cleaning pipe (1).

4. The cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning pipe (1) is threadedly connected with the joint (4), and the conveying pipe (5) is inserted into the joint (4).

5. The cleaning device of claim 4, wherein, The conveying pipe (5) is a flexible pipe.

6. The cleaning device of claim 4, wherein, The joint (4) is an elbow, and one end of the cleaning pipe (1) into which cleaning medium is fed is arranged at an angle with the conveying pipe (5).

7. The cleaning device of claim 4, wherein, The cleaning device further comprises a solenoid valve (6) arranged on the conveying pipe (5), and the solenoid valve (6) is used for adjusting the opening degree of the conveying pipe (5).

8. A tobacco group delivery system characterized by, The cigarette conveying system comprises a conveying belt, a detection device (10) and the cleaning device according to any one of claims 1-7, the conveying belt is used for conveying cigarettes, the detection device (10) is used for detecting the quality of the cigarettes on the conveying belt, and the cleaning device is used for cleaning the detection device (10).