Tobacco bale separating device

By introducing the synchronous rotation of the conveying mechanism and the separating component into the cigarette pack separation device, the compatibility problem of detecting hard-pack and soft-pack cigarettes is solved, achieving stable separation and position restriction of the cigarette packs, and improving the detection effect.

CN223973370UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06JESTIC AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY (ANHUI) CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

Existing cigarette pack separation devices cannot effectively adapt to different detection priorities when detecting hard-pack and soft-pack cigarettes, causing hard-pack cigarettes to easily tip over when pushed, affecting the visual detection effect.

Method used

The conveying mechanism consists of a first belt conveyor and a second belt conveyor, combined with a pushing component, a synchronizing component, and a separating component. Through the synchronous rotation of the crank structure and the cam, the pushing and separating action of the cigarette box is realized. The separating component restricts the position of the cigarette box and prevents it from tipping over.

Benefits of technology

It achieves adaptability separation for hard-pack and soft-pack cigarettes, prevents tipping, ensures smooth subsequent visual inspection, and improves inspection accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette packaging and conveying, in particular to a cigarette packet separating device which comprises a conveying mechanism, a machine frame and a separating assembly, the conveying mechanism is composed of a first belt conveyor and a second belt conveyor, and the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor are perpendicular to each other. The rack is arranged between the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor, and the separating assembly comprises a pushing assembly, a synchronizing assembly and a separating assembly. According to the utility model, the pushing assembly and the separating assembly can act synchronously under the action of the synchronizing assembly, so that the pushing action and the separating action can be performed synchronously, and the separating piece can be adjusted according to different requirements so as to adapt to hard box cigarettes and soft box cigarettes with different detection key points; the separator can limit the position of the cigarette case and guide the cigarette case, so that the cigarette case is maintained in a certain range and prevented from toppling over, and the influence of deflection on subsequent visual inspection is prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette packaging and conveying technology, specifically to a cigarette pack separation device. Background Technology

[0002] The cigarette pack separation device can separate cigarette packs that are close together, allowing each pack to be tested individually, thus improving the accuracy of the test and reducing the false kicking rate.

[0003] Chinese Patent No. CN218554843U discloses a cigarette pack separation device for defect detection, comprising a first conveyor, a separation mechanism, and a second conveyor. The separation mechanism includes a horizontal plate, a vertical plate, a lifting plate, and a push rod. The vertical plate is vertically fixed to the horizontal plate, and the lifting plate is vertically slidably mounted on the horizontal plate. One end of the lifting plate is connected to the tail end of the first conveyor, and the side of the lifting plate away from the first conveyor abuts against the vertical plate. A cam for lifting the lifting plate is rotatably mounted on the vertical plate, and the push rod is horizontally slidably mounted on the vertical plate. A crank assembly for driving the push rod is mounted on the vertical plate. The cigarette packs lifted by the lifting plate are located on the movement trajectory of the push rod, and the end of the lifted plate away from the push rod is connected to the head end of the second conveyor. This invention can effectively separate adjacent cigarette packs at equal intervals, thereby avoiding mutual interference between adjacent cigarette packs and enabling subsequent appearance inspection of the cigarette packs to proceed smoothly.

[0004] However, in the above technical solution, the cigarette packs on the lifting plate are only pushed into the receiving plate and then into another conveyor belt by the push rod and the push rod reciprocating. However, the focus of the inspection is different when inspecting different cigarette packs. The core inspection of hard-pack cigarettes is the printing quality on the front and back, while the core inspection of soft-pack cigarettes is the integrity and accuracy of the pull line. Soft-pack cigarettes are prone to tilting and tipping when pushed by the push rod. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems existing in the background technology by proposing a tobacco pack separation device.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A cigarette pack separation device includes a conveying mechanism composed of a first belt conveyor and a second belt conveyor, which are arranged perpendicularly to each other; a frame disposed between the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor; and a separation component connected to the frame. The separation component includes a pushing component, a synchronizing component, and a separating component. The pushing component is disposed on the frame, the separating component is disposed below the pushing component, and the synchronizing component is connected to the pushing component and the separating component. The pushing component includes a crank structure and a pushing element. The crank structure is disposed on the frame, and one end of the pushing element is connected to the crank structure. The separating component includes a cam and a separating element. The cam is disposed below the separating element, and the cam rotates synchronously with the crank structure. The separating element is slidably connected to the frame. In the use state of the separation component, the crank structure and the cam rotate synchronously, the pushing plate moves horizontally to push the cigarette pack, and the separating element restricts and maintains the state of the cigarette pack.

[0007] Preferably, the frame consists of a workbench, a mounting plate, and a receiving plate. The mounting plate is vertically connected to the workbench, and the receiving plate is vertically set to the mounting plate. The receiving plate is connected to the mounting plate, and the receiving plate is flush with the conveyor belts of the first and second belt conveyors.

[0008] Preferably, the crank structure consists of a rotating disk, a support column, and a connecting rod. The support column is connected to the rotating disk and is eccentrically positioned. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the support column.

[0009] Preferably, the driving component further includes a drive device connected to the frame, the output end of the drive device being connected to an output shaft, one end of the output shaft passing through the frame and connected to the rotating disk.

[0010] The guide seat is connected to the mounting plate and is slidably connected to the pusher.

[0011] Preferably, the separator assembly further includes a support shaft rotatably connected to the mounting plate, with one end of the support shaft connected to a cam.

[0012] Preferably, the synchronization component includes two pulleys, which are respectively connected to the output shaft and the support shaft; and a transmission belt, which is sleeved on the two pulleys and is connected to the pulleys for transmission.

[0013] Preferably, the pusher consists of a movable plate, guide rods, elastic elements, and a separation plate. Multiple guide rods are connected to the worktable. The movable plate has through holes that are slidably connected to the guide rods. The movable plate is slidably connected to the cam. The number of elastic elements corresponding to the number of guide rods is sleeved on the guide rods. The two ends of the elastic elements are respectively connected to the movable plate and the worktable. The parallel separation plates are detachably connected to the movable plate.

[0014] Preferably, the first belt conveyor is connected to symmetrically arranged baffles.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0016] In this invention, the pushing component and the separating component can move synchronously through the action of the synchronizing component, so that the pushing action and the separating action can be carried out synchronously. The separating component can be adjusted according to different requirements to adapt to hard-pack cigarettes and soft-pack cigarettes with different detection priorities. The separating component can also limit and guide the position of the cigarette box, keeping it within a certain range to prevent it from tipping over and to prevent it from tilting and affecting subsequent visual detection. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the synchronization component structure;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the separated components;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A;

[0021] Reference numerals: 1. First belt conveyor; 2. Second belt conveyor; 3. Frame; 4. Crank structure; 5. Pushing component; 6. Cam; 7. Separator; 8. Workbench; 9. Mounting plate; 10. Receiving plate; 11. Rotating disc; 12. Support column; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Drive unit; 15. Output shaft; 16. Support shaft; 17. Pulley; 18. Transmission belt; 19. Movable plate; 20. Guide rod; 21. Elastic component; 22. Separating plate; 23. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Example 1, as Figures 1-4 As shown, the present invention proposes a cigarette pack separation device, which includes a conveying mechanism, a frame 3 and a separation component. The conveying mechanism consists of a first belt conveyor 1 and a second belt conveyor 2, which are arranged perpendicularly to each other.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, the first belt conveyor 1 is connected to symmetrically arranged baffles 23; the baffles 23 are used to limit the position of the cigarette box on the conveying mechanism to prevent it from deviating;

[0024] The frame 3 is positioned between the first belt conveyor 1 and the second belt conveyor 2;

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the frame 3 consists of a workbench 8, a mounting plate 9, and a receiving plate 10. The mounting plate 9 is vertically connected to the workbench 8, and the receiving plate 10 is vertically arranged with the mounting plate 9. The receiving plate 10 is connected to the mounting plate 9, and the receiving plate 10 is flush with the conveyor belts on the first belt conveyor 1 and the second belt conveyor 2.

[0026] The separation assembly is connected to the frame 3. The separation assembly includes a pushing assembly, a synchronizing assembly, and a separating assembly. The pushing assembly is located on the frame 3, and the separating assembly is located below the pushing assembly. The synchronizing assembly is connected to the pushing assembly and the separating assembly. The pushing assembly includes a crank structure 4 and a pushing element 5. The crank structure 4 is located on the frame 3, and one end of the pushing element 5 is connected to the crank structure 4. The separating assembly includes a cam 6 and a separating element 7. The cam 6 is located below the separating element 7 and rotates synchronously with the crank structure 4. The separating element 7 is slidably connected to the frame 3. When the separation assembly is in use, the crank structure 4 and the cam 6 rotate synchronously, the pushing element 5 moves horizontally to push the cigarette box, and the separating element 7 restricts and maintains the state of the cigarette box.

[0027] In an optional embodiment, the crank structure 4 consists of a rotating disk 11, a support column 12, and a connecting rod 13. The support column 12 is connected to the rotating disk 11 and is eccentrically arranged. One end of the connecting rod 13 is rotatably connected to the support column 12.

[0028] In an optional embodiment, the pusher 5 consists of a movable plate 19, guide rods 20, elastic elements 21, and a separation plate 22. Multiple guide rods 20 are connected to the worktable 8. The movable plate 19 has through holes that are slidably connected to the guide rods 20. The movable plate 19 is slidably connected to the cam 6. The number of elastic elements 21 corresponding to the number of guide rods 20 is sleeved on the guide rods 20. The two ends of the elastic elements 21 are respectively connected to the movable plate 19 and the worktable 8. The parallel separation plates 22 are detachably connected to the movable plate 19.

[0029] Example 2, as Figures 1-2 As shown, the present invention proposes a cigarette pack separation device. Compared with Embodiment 1, this embodiment describes the detailed structure of the separation component. The pushing component also includes a driving device 14 and a guide seat. The driving device 14 is connected to the frame 3. The output end of the driving device 14 is connected to an output shaft 15. One end of the output shaft 15 passes through the frame 3 and is connected to the rotating disk 11. The driving device 14 is a motor. A horizontal plate supporting the driving device 14 is connected to the frame 3. The guide seat is connected to the mounting plate 9 and is slidably connected to the pushing component 5.

[0030] The partition assembly also includes a support shaft 16, which is rotatably connected to a through hole in the mounting plate 9 by a bearing, and one end of the support shaft 16 is connected to the cam 6.

[0031] The synchronization assembly includes pulleys 17 and a drive belt 18. There are two pulleys 17, which are respectively connected to the output shaft 15 and the support shaft 16. The drive belt 18 is sleeved on the two pulleys 17 and is connected to the pulleys 17 for transmission.

[0032] In summary, when this utility model is used, the cigarette boxes to be tested and separated are gradually fed from the first belt conveyor 1 onto the receiving plate 10. When the equipment is started, the output end of the drive device 14 rotates, driving the output shaft 15 to rotate. Through the transmission of the pulley 17 and the transmission belt 18, the support shaft 16 rotates synchronously. When both rotate, the output shaft 15 drives the rotating disk 11 to rotate. The support column 12 on the rotating disk 11 rotates, driving the connecting rod 13 to rotate. The connecting rod 13 drives the pusher 5 to move horizontally along the guide seat. At the same time, the support shaft 16 rotates, driving the cam 6 to rotate. When the cam 6 is at its highest point, it pushes the movable plate 19 to move vertically along the guide rod 20. The separation plate 22 on the movable plate 19 is inserted between the two cigarette boxes through the inclined surface opened at its top. As the pusher 5 moves horizontally, it pushes the cigarette box from between the two separation plates 22 and into the second belt conveyor 2, through which it is conveyed into the next working step.

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cigarette packet separating apparatus, characterized by comprising: The utility model relates to a cigarette separating device The conveying mechanism is composed of a first belt conveyor (1) and a second belt conveyor (2), and the first belt conveyor (1) and the second belt conveyor (2) are arranged perpendicularly to each other; The frame (3) is arranged between the first belt conveyor (1) and the second belt conveyor (2); The separating assembly is connected to the frame (3) and comprises a pushing assembly, a synchronizing assembly and a separating assembly, the pushing assembly is arranged on the frame (3), the separating assembly is arranged below the pushing assembly, the synchronizing assembly is connected to the pushing assembly and the separating assembly, the pushing assembly comprises a crank structure (4) and a pushing piece (5), the crank structure (4) is arranged on the frame (3), one end of the pushing piece (5) is connected to the crank structure (4), the separating assembly comprises a cam (6) and a separating piece (7), the cam (6) is arranged below the separating piece (7), the cam (6) rotates synchronously with the crank structure (4), and the separating piece (7) is slidably connected to the frame (3); in the use state of the separating assembly, the crank structure (4) rotates synchronously with the cam (6), the pushing plate moves horizontally to push the cigarette box, and the separating piece (7) limits and maintains the state of the cigarette box.

2. A cigarette packet separating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The frame (3) is composed of a workbench (8), a mounting plate (9) and a receiving plate (10), the mounting plate (9) is perpendicularly connected to the workbench (8), the receiving plate (10) is arranged perpendicularly to the mounting plate (9), the receiving plate (10) is connected to the mounting plate (9), and the receiving plate (10) is kept flush with the conveying belts of the first belt conveyor (1) and the second belt conveyor (2).

3. A cigarette packet separating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The crank structure (4) is composed of a rotating disc (11), a supporting column (12) and a connecting rod (13), the supporting column (12) is connected to the rotating disc (11), the supporting column (12) is arranged eccentrically, and one end of the connecting rod (13) is rotatably connected to the supporting column (12).

4. A cigarette packet separating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The pushing assembly further comprises The driving device (14) is connected to the frame (3), an output shaft (15) is connected to the output end of the driving device (14), one end of the output shaft (15) penetrates through the frame (3) and is connected to the rotating disc (11); The guide seat is connected to the mounting plate (9) and slidably connected to the pushing piece (5).

5. A cigarette pack separating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The separating assembly further comprises The supporting shaft (16) is rotatably connected to the mounting plate (9), and one end of the supporting shaft (16) is connected to the cam (6).

6. A cigarette pack separating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The synchronizing assembly comprises The pulleys (17) are arranged in two, and the pulleys (17) are respectively connected to the output shaft (15) and the supporting shaft (16); The transmission belt (18) is sleeved on the two pulleys (17) and is in transmission connection with the pulleys (17).

7. A cigarette pack separating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The pusher (5) is composed of a movable plate (19), guide rods (20), elastic members (21) and a separation plate (22). The guide rods (20) are connected to the workbench (8). The movable plate (19) is provided with through holes which are in sliding connection with the guide rods (20). The movable plate (19) is in sliding connection with the cam (6). The elastic members (21) are in corresponding number to the guide rods (20) and are sleeved on the guide rods (20). The two ends of the elastic members (21) are connected to the movable plate (19) and the workbench (8) respectively. The separation plate (22) is arranged in parallel and is detachably connected to the movable plate (19).

8. A cigarette pack separating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The first belt conveyor (1) is provided with symmetrically arranged baffle plates (23).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Tobacco bale separating device for tobacco bale defect detection

    CN218554843U