Device for automatically adjusting cigarette hardness testing position
By automatically adjusting the cigarette hardness test position using a camera and processor, the problem of tedious and inaccurate manual adjustments is solved, resulting in efficient and accurate test results.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
In current cigarette hardness testing, manually adjusting the test position is cumbersome and inefficient, and errors by different testers lead to inconsistent and inaccurate test results.
A camera is used to capture images of cigarettes, and the processor determines the test position based on the images. The processor then automatically adjusts the cigarette hardness test position by pushing the cigarette rod, simplifying the operation and reducing human error.
It improves detection efficiency, ensures the consistency and accuracy of test results, and avoids the impact of human error.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to cigarette hardness detection technical field, more specifically, relate to a device of automatic adjustment cigarette hardness test position. BACKGROUND
[0002] Cigarette hardness refers to the ability of resisting deformation in the radial direction under certain atmospheric environment. Cigarette hardness is one of the key indicators for evaluating cigarette quality, which not only relates to the appearance quality of cigarette, but also has an impact on the mainstream smoke characteristics and sensory quality of cigarette.
[0003] Cigarette hardness is determined by the hardness unit of the comprehensive test platform. The unit applies a certain pressure along the radial direction of the cigarette through the lower pressure probe, and calculates the hardness value according to the diameter change before and after the compression of the cigarette after a certain time. Before hardness test, the test position of hardness needs to be adjusted according to the length of cigarette. According to the national standard, the pressure position of cigarette is the middle part of the cigarette. In the actual operation process, the length of cigarette needs to be measured manually first, and the center position of the cigarette length is marked. Then, the marked cigarette is placed on the test platform, so that the center of the lower pressure probe corresponds to the mark in the middle of the cigarette. Then, the fixing knob is unscrewed, the position of the cigarette pushing rod is adjusted, the pushing piece at the lower end of the pushing rod is just in contact with the filter end face, and then the fixing knob is tightened. At this time, the test position of cigarette hardness is adjusted.
[0004] In addition, there are different lengths of cigarettes on the market, such as 75mm, 84mm, 90mm and 97mm. Before testing cigarettes of different lengths, the test position of cigarette hardness needs to be adjusted in the above-mentioned way. The adjustment method is relatively complicated and inefficient, and more importantly, there is a certain deviation in the marking of the middle position of the cigarette by different testers, which will affect the consistency and accuracy of the measurement results of cigarette hardness.
[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device for automatically adjusting the test position of cigarette hardness. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0006] The utility model aims to provide a device for automatically adjusting the test position of cigarette hardness to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, which can not only improve the work efficiency, but also further ensure the consistency and accuracy of the test results.
[0007] This utility model provides a device for automatically adjusting the position of a cigarette hardness test, comprising: columns disposed on both sides of the hardness unit of a comprehensive testing platform; a clamping base disposed at the lower end of each column; a clamping piece movably disposed above each clamping base; a belt disposed above each column; a camera disposed below the belt; a guide rail disposed on the front side of the belt; a cigarette pusher disposed on the guide rail; a pusher piece disposed at the end of the cigarette pusher; and a processor connected to the camera and the cigarette pusher.
[0008] In the device for automatically adjusting the position of the cigarette hardness test as described above, preferably, the camera is used to acquire images of the cigarette to be tested.
[0009] In the device for automatically adjusting the cigarette hardness test position as described above, preferably, the processor is used to determine the specifications of the cigarette to be tested based on the image captured by the camera, and then determine the cigarette hardness test position based on the specifications of the cigarette to be tested.
[0010] In the device for automatically adjusting the cigarette hardness test position as described above, preferably, the push rod is used to push the cigarette to be tested to the test position according to the cigarette hardness test position determined by the processor.
[0011] In the device for automatically adjusting the position of the cigarette hardness test as described above, preferably, each of the clamping plates is clamped on both sides of the hardness unit of the integrated testing platform, and the height position of each of the clamping plates is adjusted by a nut.
[0012] In the device for automatically adjusting the position of the cigarette hardness test as described above, preferably, the camera is fixed below the belt by screws.
[0013] In the device for automatically adjusting the position of the cigarette hardness test as described above, preferably, the upper end of the cigarette pusher is connected to the belt via a clamp, and the cigarette pusher can rotate with the belt and reciprocate within the guide rail.
[0014] In the device for automatically adjusting the position of the cigarette hardness test as described above, preferably, the belt is connected to a motor.
[0015] In the device for automatically adjusting the position of the cigarette hardness test as described above, preferably, the pusher includes a silicone pusher.
[0016] In the device for automatically adjusting the position of the cigarette hardness test as described above, preferably, the camera includes a CCD camera.
[0017] This invention provides a device for automatically adjusting the position of cigarette hardness testing. Based on image processing technology, the device directly adjusts the hardness testing position during the testing process according to the length of the cigarette, eliminating the need to manually mark the sample and adjust the testing position before testing, thus simplifying the operation steps. Moreover, it can avoid deviations in test results caused by human error, further ensuring the consistency and accuracy of the test results. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the device for automatically adjusting the cigarette hardness test position provided by this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of an embodiment of the device for automatically adjusting the cigarette hardness testing position provided by this utility model.
[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1-belt, 2-motor, 3-guide rail, 4-push rod, 5-column, 6-clamping plate, 7-clamping base, 8-push plate, 9-camera. Detailed Implementation
[0022] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The descriptions of the exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative and are in no way intended to limit the present disclosure or its application or use. The present disclosure may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully express the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the relative arrangement of components and steps, the composition of materials, numerical expressions, and values set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limiting.
[0023] The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. Terms such as “including” or “contains” mean that the element preceding the term encompasses the element listed after it, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well. Terms such as “above” and “below” are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, this relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.
[0024] In this disclosure, when a specific component is described as being located between a first component and a second component, an intermediary component may or may not be present between the specific component and the first or second component. When a specific component is described as connecting to other components, the specific component may be directly connected to the other components without having an intermediary component, or it may not be directly connected to the other components but may have an intermediary component.
[0025] All terms used in this disclosure (including technical or scientific terms) have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in a general dictionary, such as a dictionary, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and not as having an idealized or highly formalized meaning, unless expressly defined herein.
[0026] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.
[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the device for automatically adjusting the cigarette hardness test position provided in this embodiment includes: columns 5 set on both sides of the hardness unit of the comprehensive test platform, a clamping base 7 set at the lower end of each column 5, a clamping piece 6 movably set above each clamping base 7, a belt 1 set above the column 5, a camera 9 set below the belt 1, a guide rail 3 set on the front side of the belt 1, a cigarette push rod 4 set on the guide rail 3, a push piece 8 set at the end of the cigarette push rod 4, and a processor connected to the camera 9 and the cigarette push rod 4.
[0028] The pusher 8 is made of silicone to avoid damaging the cigarette. In other embodiments of this invention, the pusher 8 may also be made of soft materials such as rubber to avoid damaging the cigarette. It should be noted that this invention does not specifically limit the material of the pusher 8.
[0029] Furthermore, the camera 9 is fixed below the belt 1 by screws, and the camera 9 is specifically used to acquire images of the cigarette to be tested. In some embodiments of this utility model, the camera 9 is a CCD camera. It should be noted that this utility model does not specifically limit the type and model of the camera 9.
[0030] Furthermore, the belt 1 is connected to a motor 2, which drives the belt 1 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.
[0031] Furthermore, the processor is specifically used to determine the specifications of the cigarette to be tested based on the image captured by the camera 9, and then determine the cigarette hardness test position based on the specifications of the cigarette to be tested; the cigarette pusher 4 is specifically used to push the cigarette to be tested to the test position based on the cigarette hardness test position determined by the processor.
[0032] Furthermore, each of the clamping plates 6 is clamped on both sides of the hardness unit of the integrated testing platform, serving as a fixing device, and the height of each clamping plate 6 is adjusted by a nut. The clamping base 7 below the clamping plate 6 is fixed to the corresponding column 5.
[0033] Furthermore, the upper end of the cigarette pusher 4 is connected to the belt 1 via a clamp. The cigarette pusher 4 can rotate with the belt 1 and reciprocate within the guide rail 3, thereby pushing the cigarette to the corresponding test position on the test platform and then resetting.
[0034] During operation, the camera 9 takes pictures of the cigarette sample to collect the original image and transmits it to the processor. The processor then calculates the sample length to obtain the measured cigarette specifications. Based on the cigarette specifications, the processor calculates and sets the pushing distance of the push rod 4 to l=Dd, where D is the distance from the center of the pressing test head to the initial position of the push rod, and d is the distance from the middle of the cigarette to the end face of the filter.
[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the specific testing process is as follows:
[0036] 1. Start the integrated testing platform and hardness testing position adjustment device;
[0037] 2. When the first test sample enters the hardness unit test stand, the camera 9 takes pictures of the cigarette sample to collect the original image, and then transmits it to the processor of the test system.
[0038] 3. The processor analyzes and processes the acquired raw images to measure the length of the cigarette sample. If the measured length does not meet the cigarette design requirements, the image is retaken and measured. If the measured length meets the cigarette design requirements, the system identifies the corresponding cigarette specifications.
[0039] 4. When the sample to be tested is a regular cigarette, based on the distance D from the center of the pressure test head to the initial position of the push rod, and the distance d from the middle of the sample cigarette to the end face of the filter tip d=55mm, the system calculates and sets the pushing distance of the push rod 4 to l=D-55; when the sample to be tested is a short cigarette, based on d=50, the system calculates and sets the pushing distance of the push rod 4 to l=D-50; when the sample to be tested is a medium cigarette, based on d=60, the system calculates and sets the pushing distance of the push rod 4 to l=D-60; when the sample to be tested is a short cigarette, based on d=64, the system calculates and sets the pushing distance of the push rod 4 to l=D-64.
[0040] 5. Based on the pushing distance set by the system, the cigarette pusher 4 pushes the cigarette sample to the test position for hardness measurement. At this point, the hardness test position adjustment of the sample is complete.
[0041] The device for automatically adjusting the cigarette hardness test position provided in this embodiment of the utility model is based on image processing technology. It directly adjusts the hardness test position during the test according to the length of the cigarette, eliminating the need to manually mark the sample and adjust the test position before the test, thus simplifying the operation steps. Moreover, it can avoid deviations in the test results caused by human error, further ensuring the consistency and accuracy of the test results.
[0042] The embodiments of this disclosure have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this disclosure, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.
[0043] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. The scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A device for automatically adjusting the position of a cigarette hardness tester, comprising: The utility model relates to a kind of cigarette hardness testing device, including: The column of being arranged at the two sides of comprehensive test bench hardness unit, the lower end of each described column is provided with clamping base, the upper of each described clamping base is movably provided with clamping piece, the column upper is provided with belt, the lower of the belt is provided with camera, the front side of the belt is provided with guide rail, the guide rail is provided with push smoke rod, the end of the push smoke rod is provided with push piece, the camera and the push smoke rod are connected with processor.
2. The apparatus for automatically adjusting the test position of cigarette hardness according to claim 1, wherein, The camera is used for collecting the image of the cigarette to be tested.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The processor is used for determining the specification of the cigarette to be tested according to the image collected by the camera, and then determining the cigarette hardness test position according to the specification of the cigarette to be tested.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The push smoke rod is used for pushing the cigarette to be tested to the test position according to the cigarette hardness test position determined by the processor.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, Each clamping piece is clamped on the two side edges of the hardness unit of the comprehensive test bench, and each clamping piece adjusts the height position through a nut.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The camera is fixed below the belt by a screw.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The upper end of the push smoke rod is connected with the belt by a clamp, the push smoke rod can rotate with the belt, and reciprocate in the guide rail.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The belt is connected with a motor.
9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The push piece includes a silica gel push piece.
10. The apparatus for automatically adjusting the test position of cigarette hardness according to claim 1, wherein, The camera includes a CCD camera.