Smoke box steering mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a smoke box steering mechanism. The smoke box steering mechanism comprises a rack, a base, a steering conveying belt, a conveying belt mounting base, a conveying belt driving motor, a steering driving air cylinder and a steering connecting rod. The base is mounted on the rack, the middle of the bottom face of the conveying belt mounting base is rotationally connected with the middle of the base, a groove is formed in the middle of the conveying belt mounting base, the steering conveying belt is arranged in the groove and is in driving connection with the driving motor, one end of the steering driving air cylinder is hinged to one side of the rack, and the other end of the steering driving air cylinder is rotationally connected with the steering connecting rod. The steering link is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the conveyor belt mounting seat. The utility model aims to provide the smoke box steering mechanism, so that the smoke box can be conveniently steered in the transportation process, and the smoke box steering mechanism is low in cost and high in generalization degree.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette box conveying devices, and specifically to a cigarette box turning mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] From processing to packaging, tobacco needs to undergo multiple transfers within the factory. To optimize factory space, conveyor lines typically consist of multiple conveying devices operating in different directions to transport tobacco cartons to various workstations. For instance, in the rejection and sorting processes, qualified and unqualified products need to be transported to different conveying devices for processing. In existing technologies, robotic arms are commonly used to redirect and transport tobacco cartons, picking them up from one conveyor belt and placing them onto another in a different direction. However, this method is costly and lacks versatility. Therefore, this invention provides a tobacco carton turning mechanism to facilitate the turning of tobacco cartons during transportation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cigarette box turning mechanism to facilitate the turning of the cigarette box during transportation, and it is low in cost and highly versatile.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A cigarette box steering mechanism includes a frame, a base, a steering conveyor belt, a conveyor belt mounting seat, a conveyor belt drive motor, a steering drive cylinder, and a steering linkage. The base is mounted on the frame, and the center of the bottom surface of the conveyor belt mounting seat is rotatably connected to the center of the base. A groove is provided in the center of the conveyor belt mounting seat, and the steering conveyor belt is arranged in the groove. The steering conveyor belt is driven and connected to the drive motor. One end of the steering drive cylinder is hinged to one side of the frame, and the other end is rotatably connected to the steering linkage. The steering linkage is fixedly installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt mounting seat.

[0006] Optionally, in some embodiments, a limit seat is installed on the frame, and an adjustable-length limit rod is installed on the limit seat. A limit block that cooperates with the limit rod to limit movement is provided at the bottom of the conveyor belt mounting seat.

[0007] Optionally, in some embodiments, a cover is provided between the top outer side of the frame and the bottom outer side of the conveyor belt mounting base.

[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments, auxiliary rollers are rotatably mounted on the conveyor belt mounting seats at both ends of the conveying direction of the steering conveyor belt.

[0009] Optionally, in some designs, the conveying surfaces of the steering conveyor belt and the auxiliary rollers are flush.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] This application uses a steering drive cylinder and a steering linkage to drive the steering conveyor belt to rotate. By placing the device between two conveying devices with different conveying directions, the direction of cigarette box conveying can be turned. Compared with a robotic arm, this device is less expensive and has an independent structure, so it can be applied to other scenarios that require turning, thus its versatility is also quite wide.

[0012] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments thereof.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cigarette box steering mechanism shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the steering drive cylinder and the steering linkage shown in an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the limiting seat, limiting rod, and limiting block shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure label:

[0018] 1-Frame, 2-Base, 3-Steering conveyor belt, 4-Conveyor belt mounting seat, 5-Conveyor belt drive motor, 6-Steering drive cylinder, 7-Steering linkage, 8-Limit seat, 9-Limit rod, 10-Limit block, 11-Cover, 12-Auxiliary roller. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0020] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a cigarette box turning mechanism, which includes a frame 1, a base 2, a turning conveyor belt 3, a conveyor belt mounting seat 4, a conveyor belt drive motor 5, a turning drive cylinder 6, and a turning link 7. The base 2 is mounted on the frame 1. The center of the bottom surface of the conveyor belt mounting seat 4 is rotatably connected to the center of the base 2. A groove is provided in the center of the conveyor belt mounting seat 4, and the turning conveyor belt 3 is arranged in the groove. The turning conveyor belt 3 is driven and connected to the drive motor 5. One end of the turning drive cylinder 6 is hinged to one side of the frame 1, and the other end is rotatably connected to the turning link 7. The turning link 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt mounting seat 4.

[0024] During operation, the cigarette box turning mechanism is installed at the corner of two conveying devices. The cigarette box is conveyed from the previous conveying device and enters the turning conveyor belt 3 on the turning mechanism after reaching the end. The drive cylinder 6 is activated, and the drive cylinder 6 extends, pushing the turning linkage 7 to drive the turning conveyor belt 3 to rotate until its conveying direction is the same as the next conveying device, thereby transitioning the cigarette box to the next conveying device, thus realizing the turning and conveying of the cigarette box.

[0025] In some embodiments, a limiting seat 8 is installed on the frame 1, and an adjustable length limiting rod 9 is installed on the limiting seat 8. A limiting block 10 is provided at the bottom of the conveyor belt mounting seat 4 to cooperate with the limiting rod 9 for limiting.

[0026] During operation, the limit rod 9 can be adjusted according to the deviation of the turning conveyor belt 3. The limit rod 9 and the limit block 10 work together to limit the rotation of the turning conveyor belt 3, ensuring that the turning conveyor belt 3 and the cigarette box conveyor belt are neatly connected.

[0027] In some embodiments, a cover 11 is provided between the top outer side of the frame 1 and the bottom outer side of the conveyor belt mounting base 4.

[0028] During operation, the cover 11 can prevent dust from entering the device and affecting the drive equipment, and also prevent a series of safety hazards to the staff when the device is started.

[0029] In some embodiments, auxiliary rollers 12 are rotatably mounted on the conveyor belt mounting seats 4 at both ends of the conveying direction of the steering conveyor belt 3. Furthermore, the conveying surface of the steering conveyor belt 3 and the conveying surface of the auxiliary rollers 12 are flush.

[0030] During operation, the auxiliary roller 12 makes it easier for the smoke box to enter the turning conveyor belt 3 and the smoke box conveyor belt, reducing wear between the smoke box and the conveyor belt mounting base 4 and improving work efficiency.

[0031] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A cigarette box steering mechanism, characterized in that: The cigarette box steering mechanism includes a frame (1), a base (2), a steering conveyor belt (3), a conveyor belt mounting seat (4), a conveyor belt drive motor (5), a steering drive cylinder (6), and a steering linkage (7). The base (2) is mounted on the frame (1). The middle part of the bottom surface of the conveyor belt mounting seat (4) is rotatably connected to the middle part of the base (2). A groove is provided in the middle part of the conveyor belt mounting seat (4), and the steering conveyor belt (3) is provided in the groove. The steering conveyor belt (3) is driven and connected to the drive motor (5). One end of the steering drive cylinder (6) is hinged to one side of the frame (1), and the other end is rotatably connected to the steering linkage (7). The steering linkage (7) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt mounting seat (4).

2. The cigarette box turning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting seat (8) is installed on the frame (1), and an adjustable length limiting rod (9) is installed on the limiting seat (8). A limiting block (10) is provided at the bottom of the conveyor belt mounting seat (4) to cooperate with the limiting rod (9) for limiting.

3. The cigarette box steering mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover (11) is provided between the top outer side of the frame (1) and the bottom outer side of the conveyor belt mounting base (4).

4. The cigarette box turning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Auxiliary rollers (12) are rotatably mounted on the conveyor belt mounting seats (4) at both ends of the conveying direction of the turning conveyor belt (3).

5. A cigarette box turning mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conveying surface of the turning conveyor belt (3) and the conveying surface of the auxiliary roller (12) are flush.

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