Turnover device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a turnover device and relates to the technical field of transfer conveying, the turnover device comprises a rack, a conveying mechanism and a turnover mechanism, the conveying mechanism comprises a first conveying piece and a second conveying piece which are arranged at intervals in the first horizontal direction; the turnover mechanism is arranged between the first conveying part and the second conveying part and comprises at least one turnover frame rotationally installed on the rack along the axis of the second horizontal direction, and a plurality of bearing parts are formed on the turnover frame in the circumferential direction. A containing space used for containing the cigarette cartons is formed between every two adjacent bearing pieces. And when the first conveying piece conveys the cigarette cartons with the back faces facing upwards to the containing space, the overturning frame rotates, so that the cigarette cartons are placed on the second conveying piece with the front faces facing upwards. According to the technical scheme, the whole process is automatic and continuous, and efficient overturning is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transfer and conveying technology, and in particular to a flipping device. Background Technology

[0002] Cigarette cartons typically have an information code on one side. During the warehousing process, this code needs to be scanned. However, sometimes the information code is facing down, affecting the normal warehousing process. Current technologies usually involve flipping the cartons one by one, which is inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a flipping device, which aims to at least solve the technical problem in the related art, where cigarettes are usually flipped one by one, resulting in low overall efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a flipping device for flipping cigarette packs, wherein the cigarette pack has a front side with an information code and a back side opposite the front side, including...

[0005] frame;

[0006] The conveying mechanism includes a first conveying member and a second conveying member spaced apart along a first horizontal direction; and,

[0007] A flipping mechanism is disposed between the first conveyor and the second conveyor. The flipping mechanism includes at least one flipping frame rotatably mounted on the frame along an axis in a second horizontal direction. A plurality of bearing members are formed on the flipping frame in the circumferential direction, and a receiving space for loading the cigarette is formed between two adjacent bearing members.

[0008] When the first conveyor transports the cigarette pack with its back facing up to the receiving space, the flipping frame rotates so that the cigarette pack with its front facing up is placed on the second conveyor.

[0009] In one embodiment, two flipping frames are provided, including a first flipping frame closer to the first conveyor and a second flipping frame closer to the second conveyor;

[0010] The flipping device further includes a transfer member for transferring the cigarette pack in the receiving space of the first flipping frame to the receiving space of the second flipping frame.

[0011] In one embodiment, the carrier of the first tilting frame and the carrier of the second tilting frame are at least partially overlapped in the second horizontal direction;

[0012] The second flip structure is configured as the transfer element.

[0013] In one embodiment, the support member includes two support portions disposed opposite each other along a second horizontal line;

[0014] The two support portions of the first flipping frame are located between the two support portions of the second flipping frame.

[0015] In one embodiment, the second conveyor includes at least two second conveying portions spaced apart along a second horizontal direction, with a second clearance space formed between the two second conveying portions, and at least partially extending into the second clearance space from the two bearing portions of the second tilting frame;

[0016] The flipping device also includes a support member disposed between the two load-bearing parts of the second flipping frame.

[0017] In one embodiment, the support member includes a plurality of support cylinders arranged along a first horizontal direction, and the support cylinders are rotatably mounted on the frame along a second horizontal direction.

[0018] In one embodiment, the flipping device further includes two supports located outside the two load-bearing portions of the second flipping frame.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first conveying member includes a plurality of rollers arranged along a first horizontal direction, the rollers being rotatably mounted on the frame along a second horizontal direction; and / or,

[0020] The second conveying component includes a plurality of rollers arranged along a first horizontal direction, and the rollers are rotatably mounted on the frame along a second horizontal direction.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first conveying member includes at least two first conveying sections spaced apart along a second horizontal direction, with a first clearance space formed between the two first conveying sections, and the carrier member at least partially extending into the first clearance space; and / or,

[0022] The second conveying member includes at least two second conveying sections spaced apart along a second horizontal direction, with a second clearance space formed between the two second conveying sections, and the carrier member extending at least partially into the second clearance space.

[0023] In one embodiment, the upper end of the frame is provided with two baffles arranged opposite each other in a second horizontal direction, the baffles extending along a first horizontal direction.

[0024] In the technical solution of this utility model, the flipping device includes a frame, a conveying mechanism, and a flipping mechanism. The conveying mechanism includes a first conveying member and a second conveying member. The flipping mechanism is disposed between the first conveying member and the second conveying member and includes at least one flipping frame rotatably mounted on the frame along an axis in a second horizontal direction. Multiple bearing members are formed circumferentially on the flipping frame, and a receiving space for loading the cigarette pack is formed between two adjacent bearing members. Thus, when the cigarette pack is in the receiving space, the flipping frame rotates, which can flip the cigarette pack in the receiving space to face up. The first conveying member can automatically convey the cigarette pack facing down to the receiving space, realizing automatic feeding of the cigarette pack. The rotation of the flipping frame can place the cigarette pack facing up on the second conveying member, realizing automatic unloading. The whole process is automated and continuous, achieving efficient flipping. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the flipping device provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view of the overturning device;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the left-side structure of the central flipping device;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the right-hand structure of the central flipping device.

[0030] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0031] 100. Tilting device; 1. Frame; 2. First conveyor; 21. First conveyor section; 3. Second conveyor; 31. Second conveyor section; 4. Tilting mechanism; 41. Tilting frame; 411. First tilting frame; 412. Second tilting frame; 42. Bearing member; 421. Bearing section; 5. Support member; 6. Bracket; 7. Baffle.

[0032] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0034] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0035] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0036] Cigarette cartons typically have an information code on one side. During the warehousing process, this code needs to be scanned. However, sometimes the information code is facing down, affecting the normal warehousing process. Current technologies usually involve flipping the cartons one by one, which is inefficient.

[0037] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a flipping device, which aims to at least solve the technical problem in the related art, where cigarettes are usually flipped one by one, resulting in low overall efficiency.

[0038] Please see Figures 1 to 2In one embodiment of this utility model, a flipping device 100 is used for flipping cigarette packs. The cigarette packs have a front side with an information code and a back side opposite to the front side. The flipping device 100 includes a frame 1, a conveying mechanism, and a flipping mechanism 4. The conveying mechanism includes a first conveying member 2 and a second conveying member 3 spaced apart along a first horizontal direction. The flipping mechanism 4 is disposed between the first conveying member 2 and the second conveying member 3. The flipping mechanism 4 includes at least one flipping frame 41 rotatably mounted on the frame 1 along an axis along a second horizontal direction. A plurality of bearing members 42 are formed circumferentially on the flipping frame 41, and a receiving space for loading the cigarette packs is formed between two adjacent bearing members 42. When the first conveying member 2 conveys the cigarette packs with the back side facing up to the receiving space, the flipping frame 41 rotates so that the cigarette packs with the front side facing up are placed on the second conveying member 3.

[0039] In the technical solution of this utility model, the flipping device 100 includes a frame 1, a conveying mechanism, and a flipping mechanism 4. The conveying mechanism includes a first conveying member 2 and a second conveying member 3. The flipping mechanism 4 is disposed between the first conveying member 2 and the second conveying member 3, and includes at least one flipping frame 41 rotatably mounted on the frame 1 along a second horizontal axis. Multiple bearing members 42 are formed circumferentially on the flipping frame 41, and a receiving space for loading the cigarette pack is formed between two adjacent bearing members 42. Thus, when the cigarette pack is in the receiving space, the flipping frame 41 rotates, which can drive the cigarette pack in the receiving space to flip to face up. The first conveying member 2 can automatically convey the cigarette pack with its back facing up to the receiving space, which can realize the automatic feeding of the cigarette pack. The rotation of the flipping frame 41 can place the cigarette pack with its face facing up on the second conveying member 3, which can realize the automatic unloading. The whole process is automated and continuous, realizing efficient flipping.

[0040] In order to automatically transport the cigarette packs to the flipping mechanism 4, the first conveyor 2 can take various forms. In some embodiments, the first conveyor 2 can be configured as a conveyor belt; in some embodiments, the first conveyor 2 includes a plurality of rollers arranged along a first horizontal direction, the rollers being rotatably mounted on the frame 1 along a second horizontal direction, and the cigarette packs placed on the rollers are automatically transported by the rotation of the plurality of rollers.

[0041] In order to automatically convey the cigarette packs to the flipping mechanism 4, the first conveyor 2 can take various forms. In some embodiments, the second conveyor 3 can be in the form of a conveyor belt; in some embodiments, the second conveyor 3 includes a plurality of rollers arranged along a first horizontal direction, the rollers being rotatably mounted on the frame 1 along a second horizontal direction, and the cigarette packs placed on the rollers are automatically conveyed by the rotation of the plurality of rollers.

[0042] It should be noted that the flipping mechanism 4 is designed to flip the cigarette pack from back to front so that the information code can be correctly scanned during the warehousing process. Therefore, the second conveyor 3 can be connected to the warehousing conveyor line to automate the entire flipping and warehousing process.

[0043] There are various ways to arrange the first conveyor 2 and the carrier 42. For example, the end of the first conveyor 2 may be opposite to the end of the carrier 42. It is understood that in this arrangement, each time the item is automatically conveyed to the receiving space, the flipping frame 41 needs to stop and wait until the item is completely separated from the first conveyor 2. This results in relatively low overall flipping efficiency and a larger overall size of the flipping device 100. Therefore, in the technical solution of this embodiment, please refer to... Figure 2 The first conveying member 2 includes at least two first conveying sections 21 spaced apart along a second horizontal direction, with a first clearance space formed between the two first conveying sections 21. The carrier member 42 extends at least partially into the first clearance space. With this configuration, the cigarette does not need to be completely separated from the first conveying member 2. While the cigarette is still on the first conveying member 2, the flipping frame 41 can continue to rotate. When rotating upward, the carrier member 42 can pass through the first clearance space to directly transfer the cigarette on the first conveying member 2 to the receiving space. Thus, the overall efficiency of the flipping mechanism 4 will be higher, and the structure will be more compact.

[0044] There are various ways to arrange the second conveyor 3 and the carrier 42. For example, the end of the second conveyor 3 may be opposite to the end of the carrier 42. It is understood that in this arrangement, when the flipping frame 41 places the item on the second conveyor 3, the carrier 42 will gradually lose support for the item. However, the item will only have a small portion in contact with the second conveyor 3, making it easy for the item to fall off. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second conveyor 3 includes at least two second conveying sections 31 spaced apart along a second horizontal direction, forming a second clearance space between the two second conveying sections 31. The carrier 42 extends at least partially into the second clearance space. With this arrangement, when the carrier 42 gradually loses support for the item, the second conveyor 3 can provide good support, preventing the item from falling off, and the overall structure will be more compact.

[0045] To reduce the likelihood of the cigarette item falling from the second horizontal direction during the flipping process, in this embodiment, please refer to... Figure 3 and Figure 4 The upper end of the frame 1 is provided with two baffles 7 arranged opposite each other in the second horizontal direction, and the baffles 7 extend along the first horizontal direction; in this way, the two baffles 7 limit the cigarette in the second horizontal direction, reducing the possibility of the cigarette falling off during the conveying and turning process.

[0046] The flipping frame 41 can be provided in one or two ways. When only one flipping frame 41 is provided, the cigarette can be flipped 180 degrees directly. When two flipping frames 41 are provided, each flipping frame 41 can be flipped 90 degrees. It is understood that if only one flipping frame 41 is provided, after flipping 90 degrees, the support member 42 will gradually lose its support for the cigarette and will need to rely on the friction between the cigarette and the support member 42 to maintain stability, making the cigarette easy to fall off.

[0047] Therefore, in this embodiment, two flipping frames 41 are provided, including a first flipping frame 411 near the first conveyor 2 and a second flipping frame 412 near the second conveyor 3; the flipping device 100 also includes a transfer member, which is used to transfer the cigarette in the receiving space of the first flipping frame 411 to the receiving space of the second flipping frame 412. With two flipping frames 41, after the first conveyor 2 conveys the cigarette into the receiving space of the first flipping frame 411, it is first flipped 90 degrees, and then the transfer member transfers the cigarette in the receiving space of the first flipping frame 411 to the receiving space of the second flipping frame 412, and then the second flipping frame 412 flips it another 90 degrees; throughout the process, the bearing members 42 of the first flipping frame 411 and the second flipping frame 412 can provide stable support for the cigarette, making it less likely to fall off.

[0048] If the first flipping frame 411 and the second flipping frame 412 are completely parallel in the first horizontal direction, the overall size of the flipping device 100 in the first horizontal direction will be too large. Therefore, in this embodiment, please refer to... Figure 2 The support member 42 of the first flipping frame 411 and the support member 42 of the second flipping frame 412 are at least partially overlapped in the second horizontal direction; the second flipping frame 412 constitutes the transfer member. This arrangement, through the overlapping of the first flipping frame 411 and the second flipping frame 412, makes the overall structure more compact and occupies less space. Furthermore, during rotation, the support member 42 of the second flipping frame 412 can directly transfer the cigarette pack from the first flipping frame 411 to the receiving space of the second flipping frame 412, eliminating the need for additional transfer members such as automated grippers.

[0049] In order for the first flipping frame 411 and the second flipping frame 412 to overlap, the carrier 42 includes two carrier portions 421 arranged opposite each other along a second horizontal direction; the two carrier portions 421 of the first flipping frame 411 are located between the two carrier portions 421 of the second flipping frame 412.

[0050] In a further embodiment, the second conveying member 3 includes at least two second conveying portions 31 spaced apart along a second horizontal direction, forming a second clearance space between the two second conveying portions 31. At least partially, the two supporting portions 421 of the second tilting frame 412 extend into the second clearance space. The tilting device 100 also includes a support member 5 disposed between the two supporting portions 421 of the second tilting frame 412. When the second conveying member 3 has two second conveying portions 31, since the two supporting portions 421 of the first tilting frame 411 are located between the two supporting portions 421 of the second tilting frame 412, the distance between the two second conveying portions 31 is also relatively large, resulting in poor support effect of the second conveying member 3 on the middle position of the cigarette. Therefore, by providing a support member 5, the support effect on the edge of the cigarette is improved, thereby enhancing stability.

[0051] The support member 5 can take many forms. In some embodiments, the support member 5 is set as a support plate fixed on the frame 1. In some embodiments, the support member 5 includes a plurality of support cylinders arranged along a first horizontal direction, and the support cylinders are rotatably arranged on the frame 1 along a second horizontal direction.

[0052] Understandably, if the second flipping frame 412 directly removes the cigarette from the first flipping frame 411 during rotation, the synchronization requirement between the two flipping frames 41 would be very high. Therefore, in this embodiment, the flipping device 100 further includes two supports 6 located outside the two bearing portions 421 of the second flipping frame 412. In the technical solution of this embodiment, after the first flipping frame 411 completes its flipping, it first places the cigarette on the two supports 6. Subsequently, the rotation of the second flipping frame 412 removes the cigarette from the supports 6. This arrangement reduces the synchronization requirement between the two flipping frames 41.

[0053] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A turnover device for turning over a piece of tobacco, said piece of tobacco having a front face on which an information code is provided and a back face opposite the front face, characterized in that, The turnover device comprises: a rack; a conveying mechanism comprising a first conveying member and a second conveying member arranged in a first horizontal direction; and a turnover mechanism arranged between the first conveying member and the second conveying member, the turnover mechanism comprising at least one turnover frame rotatably mounted to the rack along an axis in a second horizontal direction, the turnover frame being provided with a plurality of bearing members circumferentially formed thereon, and an accommodation space for loading the piece of tobacco being formed between any two adjacent bearing members; wherein when the first conveying member conveys the piece of tobacco with the back facing upward to the accommodation space, the turnover frame rotates so that the piece of tobacco is placed on the second conveying member with the front facing upward.

2. The turnover device according to claim 1, wherein The turnover device is provided with two turnover frames, a first turnover frame close to the first conveying member and a second turnover frame close to the second conveying member. The turnover device further comprises a transfer member for transferring the piece of tobacco in the accommodation space of the first turnover frame to the accommodation space of the second turnover frame.

3. The turnover device according to claim 2, wherein The bearing members of the first turnover frame and the bearing members of the second turnover frame are arranged at least partially overlapped in the second horizontal direction. The second turnover frame constitutes the transfer member.

4. The turnover device according to claim 3, wherein The bearing member comprises two bearing portions arranged in opposition in the second horizontal direction. The two bearing portions of the first turnover frame are located between the two bearing portions of the second turnover frame.

5. The turnover apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The second conveying member comprises at least two second conveying portions arranged in the second horizontal direction, and a second avoiding space is formed between the two second conveying portions, and the two bearing portions of the second turnover frame at least partially extend into the second avoiding space. The turnover device further comprises a support member arranged between the two bearing portions of the second turnover frame.

6. The turnover apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The support member comprises a plurality of support cylinders arranged in the first horizontal direction, and the support cylinders are rotatably arranged on the rack in the second horizontal direction.

7. The turnover apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The turnover device further comprises two supports located outside the two bearing portions of the second turnover frame.

8. The turnover apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The first conveying member comprises a plurality of rollers arranged in the first horizontal direction, and the rollers are rotatably arranged on the rack in the second horizontal direction; and / or The second conveying member comprises a plurality of rollers arranged in the first horizontal direction, and the rollers are rotatably arranged on the rack in the second horizontal direction.

9. The turnover apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The first conveying member comprises at least two first conveying portions arranged in the second horizontal direction, and a first avoiding space is formed between the two first conveying portions, and the bearing member at least partially extends into the first avoiding space; and / or The second conveying member comprises at least two second conveying portions arranged in the second horizontal direction, and a second avoiding space is formed between the two second conveying portions, and the bearing member at least partially extends into the second avoiding space. The upper end of the rack is provided with two baffles arranged in opposition in the second horizontal direction, and the baffles extend in the first horizontal direction.

10. The turnover apparatus according to claim 1, wherein ​

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