Clip type sample injector with counting capability
By using a clip-type sampler for horizontal sample introduction and an electronic counter, the problems of inaccurate counting and compatibility in cigarette filter rod detection have been solved, achieving higher detection accuracy and versatility.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520484583.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-19
AI Technical Summary
In the existing cigarette filter rod testing process, the cigarette separating rollers can easily lead to idle workstations, inaccurate statistical data, and the need to consider the compatibility between the cigarette slot and the cigarette size limits its versatility.
It adopts a clip-type sampler with counting capability, and uses a horizontal sample feeding method. It utilizes baffles, screw motors and electronic counters to achieve accurate counting and ejection of cigarette filter rods, avoiding errors caused by the rotation of the cigarette separating roller. It is designed with a universal size to adapt to different specifications of cigarettes.
It improves the accuracy and versatility of cigarette filter rod testing, can adapt to the testing needs of cigarettes of different specifications, and reduces the limitations on the compatibility between the cigarette slot and the cigarette size.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette filter rod appearance parameter detection technology, specifically, to a clip-type sampler with counting capability. Background Technology
[0002] In the process of testing the shape parameters of cigarette filter rods, it is usually necessary to test multiple cigarettes from the same batch in a unified manner, and to collect data on the amount of cigarettes entering the cigarette.
[0003] The most commonly used cigarette feeding system currently employs a hopper in conjunction with a cigarette feeding roller to separate cigarettes from their piled-up state, obtain individual cigarettes, and then proceed to the next process for inspection.
[0004] However, during operation, the cigarette filter rods may not fall into the cigarette storage groove after the cigarette sorting roller rotates, resulting in idle workstations. The photoelectric sensor that collects the statistical data determines the specific number of cigarette filter rods acquired by the rotation angle of the cigarette sorting roller.
[0005] This leads to inaccurate statistical data.
[0006] Furthermore, when cigarette filter rods are conveyed through the cigarette distribution roller, it is necessary to consider whether the size of the cigarette slot in the distribution roller is compatible with the size of the cigarette, which imposes many restrictions.
[0007] In order to solve the above problems, people have been seeking an ideal technological solution. Utility Model Content
[0008] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a clip-type sampler with counting capabilities that imposes fewer restrictions on the cigarette filter rods to be tested and provides more accurate statistical data.
[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a clip-type sampler with counting capability, including a sample hopper, a baffle, a support platform, a base, a lead screw motor, and an electronic counter;
[0010] The upper part of the sample feeding hopper is configured as a bucket-shaped structure that gradually narrows from the top to the bottom, and the lower part of the sample feeding hopper is configured as a vertical channel that allows only a single cigarette filter rod to pass through. The bucket-shaped structure and the vertical channel are smoothly connected inside.
[0011] The support platform is installed on the base, and the support platform is supported below the vertical channel of the sample inlet hopper;
[0012] The baffle is used to open and close a cover below the vertical channel;
[0013] The support platform is provided with a cigarette holder groove corresponding to the vertical channel. The lead screw motor is installed on the base, and the push rod end of the lead screw motor is directly opposite one end of the cigarette holder groove. The other end of the cigarette holder groove is the cigarette outlet end.
[0014] The electronic counter is located above the lead screw motor and is used to count the number of times the push rod end travels.
[0015] Based on the above, the length of the sample feed hopper is between 8cm and 20cm.
[0016] Based on the above, a trapezoidal slide is provided at the lower end of the sample feeding hopper, and a wide groove is provided on the support platform corresponding to the trapezoidal slide.
[0017] Based on the above, a chute extending along the length of the sample hopper is provided below the vertical channel, and the baffle is slidably installed in the chute.
[0018] Based on the above, the lead screw motor and the electronic counter are mounted on the same bracket on the base. The electronic counter is an electronic tag counter, with the tag end mounted on the push rod end of the lead screw motor and the reading head mounted directly above the lead screw motor.
[0019] Based on the above, the length of the lead screw section of the lead screw motor is adapted to the length of the cigarette slot on the support platform.
[0020] Based on the above, the groove depth of the cigarette holder is ≥3mm.
[0021] Based on the above, it also includes a controller, which is connected to the electronic counter and the lead screw motor, and is used to obtain the reading of the electronic counter and control the working state of the lead screw motor.
[0022] This utility model has substantial features and progress compared to the prior art. Specifically, this utility model has the following advantages:
[0023] Because this sampler uses a horizontal injection method instead of the traditional cigarette distribution roller injection method, the cigarette filter rod does not need to rotate with the cigarette distribution roller during the transfer process. Therefore, the size of the cigarette slot does not need to be adapted to the height of the cigarette filter rod. It can be designed as a universal size, which can meet the holding needs of most cigarette filter rods, thereby improving versatility.
[0024] Using a baffle as the opening and closing control panel for starting the sample feeding, a screw motor as the power mechanism for pushing out the cigarette filter rod, and an electronic counter to count the pushing action of the screw motor can maximize the accuracy of the counting. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clip-type sampler with counting capability in this utility model.
[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the clip-type sampler with counting capability in this utility model.
[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the clip-type sampler with counting capability in this utility model.
[0028] In the diagram: 1. Sample hopper; 2. Baffle; 3. Support platform; 4. Base; 5. Screw motor; 6. Electronic counter; 7. Cigarette filter rod; 8. Support; 11. Bucket-shaped structure; 12. Vertical channel; 13. Trapezoidal slide; 14. Slide groove; 31. Wide groove; 32. Cigarette slot; 51. Push rod end; 52. Screw section. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments.
[0030] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a clip-type sampler with counting capability includes a sample hopper 1, a baffle 2, a support 3, a base 4, a lead screw motor 5, and an electronic counter 6.
[0031] The upper part of the sample feeding hopper 1 is configured as a bucket-shaped structure 11 that gradually narrows from the top to the bottom, and the lower part of the sample feeding hopper is configured as a vertical channel 12 that allows only a single cigarette filter rod to pass through. The bucket-shaped structure and the vertical channel are smoothly connected inside. The length of the sample feeding hopper 1 is between 8cm and 20cm, which can meet the needs of most cigarette filter rod products on the market.
[0032] The support platform 3 is installed on the base 4 and is supported below the vertical channel 12 of the sample inlet hopper 1. In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the installation of the support platform 3 and to control the relative position of the support platform 3 relative to the sample inlet hopper 1 to be accurate enough, a trapezoidal slide 13 is provided at the lower end of the sample inlet hopper 1, and a wide groove 31 is provided on the support platform 3 corresponding to the trapezoidal slide. While the two slide together, the relative positional relationship between the two can be determined by using the mating plane as a reference plane.
[0033] The baffle 2 is used to open and close the cover below the vertical channel 12. In this embodiment, a chute 14 extending along the length of the sample hopper is provided below the vertical channel 12. The baffle 2 is slidably installed in the chute 14. The installation and removal of the baffle 2 is performed manually.
[0034] The support platform 3 is provided with a cigarette slot 32 corresponding to the vertical channel 12. The depth of the cigarette slot is ≥3mm, which can accommodate the needs of most cigarette filter rods. The screw motor 5 is installed on the base 4. The push rod end 51 of the screw motor 5 is directly opposite one end of the cigarette slot 32. The other end of the cigarette slot 32 is the cigarette outlet end. In this embodiment, the length of the screw section 52 of the screw motor 5 is adapted to the length of the cigarette slot 32 on the support platform 3, so that the push rod end of the screw motor 5 can fully push out the cigarette filter rod 7 in the cigarette slot 32.
[0035] The electronic counter 6 is located above the lead screw motor 5 and is used to count the number of times the push rod end travels.
[0036] In this embodiment, the lead screw motor 5 and the electronic counter 6 are mounted on the base 4 based on the same bracket 8. The electronic counter 6 is an electronic tag counter, with the tag end mounted on the push rod end of the lead screw motor and the reading head mounted on the bracket 8 directly above the lead screw motor.
[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the system further includes a controller (not shown in the figure), which is connected to the electronic counter and the lead screw motor, and is used to acquire the reading of the electronic counter and control the working state of the lead screw motor.
[0038] Working principle explanation:
[0039] Staff members stack the cigarette filter rods to be tested in the sample hopper 1. During this process, since there is no need to consider the size of the cigarette filter rods, cigarette filter rods of different specifications can be stored for operation, thereby enabling one-time testing of cigarette filter rods of different batches and specifications.
[0040] The cigarette filter rod moves from top to bottom in the sample hopper 1. When it moves to the bottom vertical channel 12, only one cigarette filter rod 7 can pass through. The bottom cigarette filter rod 7 serves as the cigarette filter rod to be discharged.
[0041] When the sample is started, the baffle 2 is removed manually, and the cigarette filter rod 7 gradually falls into the cigarette slot 32. The screw motor 5 pushes the cigarette filter rod 7 horizontally out of the cigarette slot from one end, and then returns to its original position. The next cigarette filter rod enters the cigarette slot 32 as the push rod returns to its original position, and the next push begins. This process is repeated until all the cigarette filter rods in the sample hopper 1 are pushed out one by one, thus achieving stable sample feeding.
[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it; although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this utility model or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A clip-on sampler with counting capability, characterized in that: Includes a sample feed hopper, baffle, support platform, base, lead screw motor, and electronic counter; The upper part of the sample feeding hopper is configured as a bucket-shaped structure that gradually narrows from the top to the bottom, and the lower part of the sample feeding hopper is configured as a vertical channel that allows only a single cigarette filter rod to pass through. The bucket-shaped structure and the vertical channel are smoothly connected inside. The support platform is installed on the base, and the support platform is supported below the vertical channel of the sample inlet hopper; The baffle is used to open and close a cover below the vertical channel; The support platform is provided with a cigarette holder groove corresponding to the vertical channel. The lead screw motor is installed on the base, and the push rod end of the lead screw motor is directly opposite one end of the cigarette holder groove. The other end of the cigarette holder groove is the cigarette outlet end. The electronic counter is located above the lead screw motor and is used to count the number of times the push rod end travels.
2. The magazine-type sampler with counting capability according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the sample feed hopper is between 8cm and 20cm.
3. The clip-on sampler with counting capability according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the sample feeding hopper is provided with a trapezoidal slide, and the support platform is provided with a wide groove corresponding to the trapezoidal slide.
4. The clip-on sampler with counting capability according to claim 3, characterized in that: A chute extending along the length of the sample hopper is provided below the vertical channel, and the baffle is slidably installed in the chute.
5. The clip-on sampler with counting capability according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The lead screw motor and the electronic counter are mounted on the same bracket on the base. The electronic counter is an electronic tag counter, with the tag end mounted on the push rod end of the lead screw motor and the reading head mounted directly above the lead screw motor.
6. The clip-on sampler with counting capability according to claim 5, characterized in that: The length of the lead screw section of the lead screw motor is adapted to the length of the cigarette slot on the bearing platform.
7. The clip-on sampler with counting capability according to claim 6, characterized in that: The depth of the cigarette slot is ≥3mm.
8. The clip-on sampler with counting capability according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a controller, which connects the electronic counter and the lead screw motor, and is used to acquire the reading of the electronic counter and control the working state of the lead screw motor.