Cigar feeding mechanism

By designing a highly adaptable cigar feeding mechanism, the problem that traditional feeding mechanisms can only handle cigars of specific sizes has been solved, enabling precise feeding and unloading of cigars of different specifications, thereby improving production efficiency and production line stability.

CN223810366UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-20CHINA TOBACCO SICHUAN IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422712483.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2026-01-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-07

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Technical Problem

Traditional cigar feeding mechanisms can only handle cigarettes of specific sizes, resulting in poor production line adaptability, low efficiency, high human resource consumption, high production costs, and frequent equipment changes affecting the continuity and stability of the production process.

Method used

A feeding mechanism comprising a hopper assembly, a cigarette pushing assembly, and a cigarette receiving assembly was designed. It employs detection sensors, a centering movement mechanism, and linear and XY movement platforms to enable the feeding and unloading of cigars of different lengths and diameters one by one. It is highly adaptable and can automatically adjust to accommodate various specifications of cigarettes.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise feeding and unloading of cigars of different specifications, improves production efficiency, reduces the need for manual operation, ensures the continuity and stability of the production line, and reduces feeding errors caused by mismatch in specifications.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cigar feeding mechanism which comprises a control screen, a hopper assembly, a cigar pushing assembly and a cigar receiving assembly. The hopper support is fixed to the bottom plate, the movable side plates are arranged on the two sides of the hopper support and connected with the centering moving mechanism through the connecting plates, and the detection sensors are fixedly installed on the movable side plates. The fixing frame is fixedly connected with a bottom plate of the hopper assembly, the linear moving mechanism is arranged on the fixing frame, and the cigarette pushing plate is fixed to the linear moving mechanism. The cigarette receiving plate is detachably connected with the XY mobile platform, and a cigarette receiving V-shaped groove is formed in the end part of the cigarette receiving plate; the cigar receiving device is used for receiving and guiding cigars. The control screen is electrically connected with the centering moving mechanism, the linear moving mechanism and the XY moving platform. The cigar feeding and taking device can adapt to cigars with different lengths and diameters, and precise feeding and taking one by one are achieved. The feeding mechanism can meet diversified cigarette size requirements, and frequent replacement or adjustment of equipment is not needed, so that the cigarette feeding efficiency is remarkably improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to tobacco processing technical field especially, relate to a cigar feeding mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the production process of cigar, the traditional feeding mechanism can usually only handle the cigar of specific size, which limits the flexible feeding and taking ability of multiple specifications of cigarette. Such limitation not only reduces the adaptability of the production line, but also affects the efficiency of feeding operation. At present, the traditional feeding method mainly relies on manual or semi-automatic operation, which not only consumes a large amount of human resources, but also faces the problems of complex operation and low efficiency. Especially when different specifications of cigar need to be handled, it is inevitable to frequently replace and adjust the feeding mechanism, which increases the production cost and affects the continuity and stability of the production process.

[0003] Therefore, the market urgently needs a feeding mechanism that can adapt to cigars of different lengths and diameters, which needs to have high flexibility and adaptability, and can easily cope with various specifications of cigarette, so as to greatly reduce the production cost and improve the production efficiency. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above problems and provide a cigar feeding mechanism. The utility model can realize the feeding and taking of cigars of different lengths and diameters, has a wide range of application specifications of cigarette, and can greatly improve the feeding efficiency of cigarette.

[0005] The utility model realizes the above-mentioned purpose through the following technical scheme:

[0006] A cigar feeding mechanism, comprising a control screen, a hopper assembly, a cigarette pushing assembly and a cigarette receiving assembly;

[0007] The hopper assembly comprises a bottom plate, a hopper support, a movable side plate, a connecting plate, a centering moving mechanism and a detection sensor. The hopper support is fixed on the bottom plate, movable side plates are arranged on both sides of the hopper support, the movable side plates are connected with the centering moving mechanism through the connecting plate, and the detection sensor is fixedly installed on the movable side plate; for monitoring the arrival of cigar.

[0008] The cigarette pushing assembly comprises a fixed frame, a linear moving mechanism and a cigarette pushing plate. The fixed frame is fixedly connected with the bottom plate of the hopper assembly, the linear moving mechanism is arranged on the fixed frame, and the cigarette pushing plate is fixed on the linear moving mechanism; to ensure that the cigarette pushing plate can move smoothly.

[0009] The cigarette receiving assembly comprises an XY moving platform and a cigarette receiving plate. The cigarette receiving plate is detachably connected with the XY moving platform, which is convenient for replacement and maintenance. The end of the cigarette receiving plate is provided with a V-shaped groove for receiving and guiding cigar.

[0010] The middle part of the push plate is provided with a U-shaped groove, the size of the U-shaped groove is adapted to the receiving plate; and the cigar roasting can be smoothly transitioned.

[0011] The control screen is electrically connected with the centering moving mechanism, the linear moving mechanism and the XY moving platform.

[0012] Further, the centering moving mechanism comprises a left slider and a right slider, and the left slider and the right slider are used for realizing synchronous centering tightening or centering loosening.

[0013] Further, the detection sensor is used for detecting the number of cigarettes in the hopper bin.

[0014] Further, the XY moving platform is used for realizing vertical movement adjustment in the direction perpendicular to the cigarette axis and the height direction; and the receiving V-shaped groove is used for realizing stable lifting of cigarettes with different diameters.

[0015] Further, the double-side inclined groove is used for pushing out cigarettes with different diameters, and only one cigarette is pushed out at a time.

[0016] Further, the hopper support, the movable side plate and the push plate jointly constitute a temporary hopper bin, which is used for temporarily storing cigarettes.

[0017] Further, the push plate is adjusted in the centering moving mechanism to adjust the distance between the movable side plates, so as to adapt to cigarettes with different lengths.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model lie in:

[0019] The cigar cigarette feeding mechanism can adapt to cigars with different lengths and diameters, realizes accurate feeding and taking of cigarettes one by one. The design of the mechanism takes into account a wide range of cigarette specifications, making it highly adaptable and flexible. Through this design, the feeding mechanism can meet the requirements of various cigarette sizes without the need for frequent replacement or adjustment of equipment, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of cigarette feeding. This improvement not only reduces the need for manual operation, but also reduces feeding errors caused by incompatible specifications, ensuring the continuity and stability of the production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creating any creative labor.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a whole view of the cigar feeding mechanism of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a push plate retracted state of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a push plate extended state of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a tobacco receiving plate tobacco receiving state of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a whole view of the tobacco receiving plate of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a whole view of the push plate of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a sectional view of the push plate of the utility model;

[0028] 1, control screen, 2, hopper assembly, 2-1, bottom plate, 2-2, hopper support, 2-3, movable side plate, 2-4, connecting plate, 2-5, centering moving mechanism, 2-6, detection sensor, 3, push tobacco assembly, 3-1, fixed frame, 3-2, linear moving mechanism, 3-3, push plate, 3-4, double-sided inclined chute, 3-5, U groove, 4, tobacco receiving assembly, 4-1, XY moving platform, 4-2, tobacco receiving plate, 4-3, tobacco receiving V groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] To make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme of the utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the utility model, not all. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the scope protected by the utility model.

[0030] In any embodiment, as shown in Figures 1-7 The utility model discloses a cigar feeding mechanism, which comprises a control screen 1, a hopper assembly 2, a push tobacco assembly 3 and a tobacco receiving assembly 4.

[0031] The hopper assembly 2 comprises a bottom plate 2-1, a hopper support 2-2, a movable side plate 2-3, a connecting plate 2-4, a centering moving mechanism 2-5 and a detection sensor 2-6. The hopper support 2-2 is fixed on the bottom plate 2-1. The two sides of the hopper support 2-2 are provided with movable side plates 2-3. The movable side plates 2-3 are connected with the centering moving mechanism 2-5 through the connecting plate 2-4. The detection sensor 2-6 is fixedly installed on the movable side plate 2-3. The detection sensor 2-6 is used for monitoring the arrival of the cigar.

[0032] The pushing assembly 3 comprises a fixing frame 3-1, a linear moving mechanism 3-2 and a pushing plate 3-3; the fixing frame 3-1 is fixedly connected with the bottom plate 2-1 of the hopper assembly 2, the linear moving mechanism 3-2 is arranged on the fixing frame 3-1, and the pushing plate 3-3 is fixed on the linear moving mechanism 3-2; and the pushing plate 33 can be stably moved.

[0033] The cigarette receiving assembly 4 comprises an XY moving platform 4-1 and a cigarette receiving plate 4-2; the cigarette receiving plate 4-2 is detachably connected with the XY moving platform 4-1, so that the cigarette receiving plate 4-2 can be replaced and maintained conveniently.

[0034] The middle part of the pushing plate 3-3 is provided with a U-shaped groove 3-5, and the size of the U-shaped groove 3-5 is adapted to the cigarette receiving plate 4-2; and the smooth transition of the cigar is ensured.

[0035] The control screen 1 is electrically connected with the centering moving mechanism 2-5, the linear moving mechanism 3-2 and the XY moving platform 4-1.

[0036] The centering moving mechanism 2-5 comprises left and right sliding blocks, and the left and right sliding blocks are used for realizing synchronous centering tightening or centering loosening.

[0037] The detection sensor 2-6 is used for detecting the number of cigarettes in the hopper bin.

[0038] The XY moving platform 4 is used for realizing vertical movement adjustment in the direction perpendicular to the cigarette axis and the height direction; and the cigarette receiving V-shaped groove 4-3 is used for realizing stable lifting of cigarettes with different diameters.

[0039] The double-side inclined groove 3-4 is used for pushing out cigarettes with different diameters, and only one cigarette is pushed out at a time.

[0040] The hopper support 2-2, the movable side plate 2-3 and the pushing plate 3-3 jointly constitute a temporary hopper bin for temporarily storing cigarettes.

[0041] The pushing plate 3-3 is driven by the centering moving mechanism 2-5 to adjust the distance between the movable side plates 2-3, so as to adapt to cigarettes with different lengths.

[0042] The operation process of the cigar cigarette feeding mechanism is simple and efficient, and the specific steps are as follows:

[0043] 1. Cigarette parameter input:

[0044] Firstly, the related parameters of the to-be-processed cigar cigarettes are input on the control screen, including the length and diameter of the cigarettes and the like.

[0045] 2. Cigar length adjustment:

[0046] According to the input cigar length parameter, the middle moving mechanism will drive the movable side plate to adjust to the appropriate distance to adapt to different lengths of cigars.

[0047] 3. Pushing plate upward movement:

[0048] The linear movement mechanism of the pushing assembly drives the pushing plate to move upward, and the double-sided inclined grooves on the pushing plate push the single cigar upward.

[0049] 4. Cigar positioning:

[0050] After the cigar is pushed to the designated position, the receiving plate is driven by the XY moving platform to extend into the lower part of the cigar through the U-shaped groove of the pushing plate, preparing to receive the cigar.

[0051] 5. Cigar extraction:

[0052] Subsequently, the pushing plate moves downward, and the cigar falls smoothly onto the receiving V-shaped groove of the receiving plate, completing the extraction process of the single cigar.

[0053] Through this continuous operation process, the feeding mechanism of the utility model can realize accurate feeding and taking of cigars of different specifications, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of the cigar feeding. The design of the mechanism fully considers the simplicity and adaptability of the operation, making it suitable for a wide range of cigar specifications, meeting the needs of modern production lines for automation and flexibility.

[0054] The above is only a specific embodiment of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this. Any skilled person in the technical field can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical range disclosed by the utility model, which should be covered within the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be subject to the protection scope of the claims. In addition, it should be noted that in the above specific embodiments, various specific technical features described can be combined in any appropriate manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the utility model does not further describe various possible combination methods. Furthermore, various different embodiments of the utility model can also be combined arbitrarily, as long as they do not violate the spirit of the utility model, they should also be considered as disclosed by the utility model.

Claims

1. A cigar feed mechanism, characterized by, The control screen, the hopper assembly, the cigarette pushing assembly and the cigarette receiving assembly are included. The hopper assembly includes a bottom plate, a hopper support, a movable side plate, a connecting plate, a centering moving mechanism and a detection sensor. The fixed frame is fixedly connected with the bottom plate of the hopper assembly. The cigarette receiving assembly includes an XY moving platform and a cigarette receiving plate. The middle part of the cigarette pushing plate is provided with a U-shaped groove. The control screen is electrically connected with the centering moving mechanism, the linear moving mechanism and the XY moving platform.

2. A cigar feed mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that The detection sensor is used for detecting the number of cigarettes in the hopper bin.

3. A cigar feed mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The XY moving platform is used for realizing the vertical movement adjustment of the cigarette axis direction and the height direction.

4. A cigar feed mechanism as in claim 1, wherein, The double-side inclined groove is used for pushing out the cigarettes with different diameters, and only one cigarette is pushed out at a time.

5. A cigar feed mechanism as in claim 1, wherein, The hopper support, the movable side plate and the cigarette pushing plate jointly constitute a temporary hopper bin for temporarily storing the cigarettes.

6. A cigar feed mechanism as in claim 1, wherein, The cigarette pushing plate is adjusted by the centering moving mechanism to adapt to the cigarettes with different lengths.

7. A cigar feed mechanism as in claim 1, wherein, ​