Collecting device for special-shaped cigarettes and standard-like cigarettes after different-line sorting
By designing a sorting and merging device for special-shaped cigarettes and standard cigarettes, the incompatibility between special-shaped cigarette sorting equipment and standard equipment was solved, realizing the orderly merging and joint packaging of special-shaped cigarettes and standard cigarettes, thus improving delivery accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing standard cigarette sorting equipment cannot effectively sort special types of cigarettes, which requires separate packaging during the delivery process, increases workload, is prone to errors, and results in low customer satisfaction.
Design a device for sorting and converging special-shaped cigarettes and standard cigarettes on different lines. The device uses a standard cigarette sorting conveyor line, a special-shaped cigarette sorting conveyor line, a slide chute, and smoke baffles to combine the special-shaped cigarettes and standard cigarettes after they have been sorted on different lines, and then they enter the packaging process together.
This enabled the orderly integration of specialty cigarettes and standard cigarettes, simplifying the delivery process and improving delivery accuracy and customer satisfaction.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of tobacco sorting equipment technology, specifically to a special type of cigarette and similar standard cigarette sorting and subsequent confluence device. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, the market offers a wide variety of cigarette brands to satisfy diverse consumer tastes. To better meet these needs, uniquely shaped cigarettes have emerged and quickly gained popularity, resulting in a continuously increasing market share.
[0003] Because there are many types of non-standard cigarettes, and the dimensions of cigarette packs vary greatly, non-standard cigarettes are categorized into two types: those with dimensions similar to standard cigarettes are called standard cigarettes, while those with dimensions significantly different from standard cigarettes are called special-type cigarettes.
[0004] Because standard cigarettes can be sorted using existing standard cigarette sorting equipment, while specialty cigarettes, due to their significant size difference, require new specialty cigarette sorting equipment. This new specialty cigarette sorting equipment will not operate on the same line as the existing standard cigarette sorting equipment, but rather on a separate line. This necessitates separate packaging for specialty cigarettes and standard cigarettes. However, retailers often order both specialty cigarettes and standard cigarettes simultaneously. Separate delivery of these two types of cigarettes would increase the workload for delivery personnel and increase the risk of errors. Therefore, both delivery personnel and customers desire that specialty cigarettes and standard cigarettes be packaged and delivered together, simplifying the delivery process, improving accuracy, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
[0005] Therefore, after special-shaped cigarettes and standard cigarettes are sorted on different lines, the sorted cigarette cartons need to be combined and put into the packaging process together, so that standard cigarettes and special-shaped cigarettes for the same customer can be packaged together. Utility Model Content
[0006] In view of this, this application provides a device for sorting and converging special-shaped cigarettes and standard cigarettes on different lines. After sorting the special-shaped cigarettes and standard cigarettes on different lines, the devices converge them together and they enter the packaging process together.
[0007] According to one aspect of this application, one embodiment provides a confluence device for sorting special-type cigarettes and standard-type cigarettes on different lines, which is part of a cigarette sorting system. It includes a standard-type cigarette sorting conveyor line, a special-type cigarette sorting conveyor line, a chute, and smoke-blocking tiles. The standard-type cigarette sorting conveyor line and the special-type cigarette sorting conveyor line are arranged vertically, with the standard-type cigarette sorting conveyor line located below. The standard-type cigarette sorting conveyor line includes a pre-convergence conveying unit, a converging conveying unit, and a post-convergence conveying unit. A chute is provided at the end of the special-type cigarette sorting conveyor line. A plurality of parallel smoke-blocking tiles are connected to the bottom end of the chute. The chute and smoke-blocking tiles are located above the converging conveying unit of the standard-type cigarette sorting conveyor line. The tail end of the smoke-blocking tiles contacts the surface of the converging conveying unit. The smoke-blocking tiles are made of flexible thin plates and are naturally curved.
[0008] Furthermore, the pre-merging conveyor unit, merging conveyor unit, and post-merging conveyor unit of the cigarette sorting and conveying line are all conveyors equipped with independent power.
[0009] Furthermore, the special-shaped cigarette sorting and conveying line is equipped with a temporary storage conveying unit before the chute, which is used to temporarily store the sorted cigarette packs in sequence. The temporary storage conveying unit is an independently powered belt conveyor.
[0010] Furthermore, the temporary storage and conveying unit is a double belt conveyor, that is, there are two conveyor belts side by side with a certain gap between them.
[0011] Furthermore, a gantry is provided at the rear of the temporary storage and conveying unit, and a counting device is provided on the gantry to count the number of irregularly shaped smokes passing through the gantry.
[0012] Furthermore, the counting device is a visual camera or a through-beam photoelectric switch.
[0013] Furthermore, when the counting device is a through-beam photoelectric switch, a portion of the photoelectric switch is positioned below the temporary storage and conveying unit, and the light from the photoelectric switch passes between the two conveyor belts to count and statistically analyze the conveyed irregularly shaped smoke.
[0014] Furthermore, the slide includes a slide plate, which is inclined and has an angle of 30-60 degrees with the horizontal plane.
[0015] Furthermore, the sliding track is provided with retaining edges on both sides, and the retaining edges are made of angle iron.
[0016] Furthermore, the slide is mounted on the frame of the converging conveyor unit of the cigarette sorting and conveying line via a slide frame.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0018] 1. This utility model relates to a special type cigarette and a similar type cigarette sorting and merging device, in which special type cigarettes sorted on the special type cigarette sorting and conveying line and similar type cigarettes sorted on the similar type cigarette sorting and conveying line are merged together. Through the control system, they can be merged in an orderly manner according to the sorting sequence.
[0019] 2. The present invention provides a special type of cigarette and similar standard cigarette sorting and merging device. The gantry at the tail of the temporary storage and conveying unit of the special type cigarette conveying line is equipped with a counting device. The counting device is linked with the temporary storage and conveying unit and the pre-merging conveying unit of the similar standard cigarette sorting and conveying line to realize orderly merging according to the sorting sequence. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the sliding plate and smoke baffle of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cigarette pack of this utility model being transported via a converging and conveying unit;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the irregularly shaped smoke passageway and smoke-blocking tile of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Special type cigarette sorting conveyor line; 11. Temporary storage conveyor unit; 12. Gantry; 13. Counting device; 2. Classified cigarette sorting conveyor line; 21. Pre-merging conveyor unit; 22. Merging conveyor unit; 23. Post-merging conveyor unit; 3. Slide chute; 31. Slide chute plate; 32. Smoke barrier; 33. Slide chute frame; 4. Smoke barrier tile; 5. Special type cigarette; 6. Classified cigarette. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by related similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of the present application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of the present application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.
[0026] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments, and the operational steps involved in each embodiment can also be rearranged or adjusted in a manner that is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the specification and drawings are only for clearly describing a particular embodiment and do not imply that they represent the necessary components and / or order.
[0027] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages). Example 1
[0028] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to one aspect of this application, one embodiment provides a special type cigarette and a similar cigarette sorting and converging device, which is part of a cigarette sorting system, including a similar cigarette sorting conveyor 2, a special type cigarette sorting conveyor 1, a sliding chute 3, and a smoke baffle 4.
[0029] Standard cigarette sorting conveyor line 2 and special cigarette sorting line 1 are set up vertically.
[0030] The cigarette sorting and conveying line 2 includes a pre-conveyor conveying unit 21, a converging conveying unit 22, and a post-conveyor conveying unit 23. These units are conveyors equipped with independent power.
[0031] The special type cigarette sorting and conveying line 1 is equipped with a temporary storage conveying unit 11 in front of the slide chute, which is used to temporarily store the sorted cigarettes in sequence. The temporary storage conveying unit 11 is an independently powered belt conveyor. The independently powered belt conveyor is a double belt conveyor, that is, there are two parallel conveyor belts with a certain gap between them.
[0032] A gantry 12 is provided at the tail of the temporary storage and conveying unit 11, and a counting device 13 is provided on the gantry 12. When the counting device 13 is a through-beam photoelectric switch, a part of the photoelectric switch is located below the temporary storage and conveying unit 11. The light from the photoelectric switch passes through the middle of the two conveyor belts to count and count the conveyed irregular smoke.
[0033] The tail end of the temporary storage conveyor unit 11 is connected to the slide chute 3. The tail end of the slide chute 3 is provided with five smoke baffles 4 arranged in parallel with each other. The slide chute 3 and the smoke baffles 4 are located on the converging conveyor unit 22 of the standard cigarette sorting conveyor line 2.
[0034] The slide 3 includes a slide plate 31, which has an angle of 45° with the horizontal. The slide plate 31 is made of stainless steel plate. There are retaining edges 32 on both sides of the slide plate 31. The retaining edges 32 are made of 3cm×3cm stainless steel angle iron and are fixed to both sides of the slide plate 31 with screws.
[0035] The width of the sliding chute 31 is the same as the width of the special-shaped smoke sorting conveyor line 1, and the width between the two side curbs 32 is greater than the length of the longest special-shaped smoke.
[0036] The slide chute 3 is mounted on the frame of the converging conveyor unit 22 of the cigarette sorting and conveying line 2 via the slide chute frame 33.
[0037] Five parallel smoke baffles 4 are arranged at the tail of the slide 3. The smoke baffles 4 are arc-shaped in their natural state and are made of flexible material, such as the same belt as the belt conveyor. The tail of the smoke baffles is in contact with the surface of the converging conveyor unit 22 of the cigarette sorting and conveying line 2.
[0038] The height of the tail of the slide 3 is higher than the height of the standard cigarette pack, which allows the standard cigarette pack to pass through. Example 2
[0039] Another embodiment provides a special type of cigarette and a similar cigarette sorting and converging device, which is part of the cigarette sorting system and includes a similar cigarette sorting conveyor line 2, a special type of cigarette sorting conveyor 1, a slide chute 3 and a smoke baffle 4.
[0040] Standard cigarette sorting conveyor line 2 and special cigarette sorting line 1 are set up vertically.
[0041] The cigarette sorting and conveying line 2 includes a pre-conveyor conveying unit 21, a converging conveying unit 22, and a post-conveyor conveying unit 23. These units are conveyors equipped with independent power.
[0042] The special type cigarette sorting and conveying line 1 is equipped with a temporary storage conveying unit 11 in front of the slide chute, which is used to temporarily store the sorted cigarettes in sequence. The temporary storage conveying unit 11 is an independently powered belt conveyor.
[0043] The rear of the temporary storage and conveying unit 11 is provided with a gantry 12, and a counting device 13 is provided on the gantry 12. The counting device 13 is a visual camera.
[0044] The tail end of the temporary storage conveyor unit 11 is connected to the slide chute 3. The tail end of the slide chute 3 is provided with seven smoke baffles 44 arranged in parallel with each other. The slide chute 3 and the smoke baffles 4 are located on the converging conveyor unit 22 of the standard cigarette sorting conveyor line 2.
[0045] The slide 3 includes a slide plate 31, which has an angle of 40° with the horizontal. The slide plate 31 is made of stainless steel plate. There are retaining edges 32 on both sides of the slide plate 31. The retaining edges 32 are made of 3cm×3cm stainless steel angle iron and are fixed to both sides of the slide plate 31 with screws.
[0046] The width of the sliding chute 31 is the same as the width of the special-shaped smoke sorting conveyor line 1, and the width between the two side curbs 32 is greater than the length of the longest special-shaped smoke.
[0047] The slide chute 3 is mounted on the frame of the converging conveyor unit 22 of the cigarette sorting and conveying line 2 via the slide chute frame 33.
[0048] The tail of the slide chute 3 is provided with seven parallel smoke baffles 4. The smoke baffles 4 are arc-shaped in their natural state. The smoke baffles 4 are made of flexible material, such as the same belt as the belt conveyor, which is made of flexible plastic sheet. The tail of the smoke baffles is in contact with the surface of the converging conveyor unit 22 of the cigarette sorting conveyor line 2.
[0049] The height of the tail of the slide 3 is higher than the height of the standard cigarette pack, which allows the standard cigarette pack to pass through.
[0050] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 This utility model discloses a special type of cigarette and similar cigarette sorting and converging device. Six cigarettes of similar cigarettes are transported on the similar cigarette sorting and conveying line 2. They advance along the similar cigarette sorting and conveying line 2 and converge to the conveying unit 22. When they pass through the smoke baffle 4, because the smoke baffle 4 is made of a flexible material, such as a flexible plastic plate, the six cigarettes of similar cigarettes will be straightened no matter what skewed state they are in on the conveying line. The smoke baffle 4, due to its flexibility, will be pushed aside by the six cigarettes of similar cigarettes and continue to advance into the converging and conveying unit 23.
[0051] Five special-type cigarettes are conveyed on the special-type cigarette sorting and conveying line 1, passing through the gantry 12 and falling onto the slide 3. After sliding down the slide 3 and being buffered by the flexible curved smoke baffle 4, they finally fall onto the converging conveying unit 22 and are then sent to the converging conveying unit 23 for further conveying.
[0052] This utility model discloses a special type cigarette and a standard type cigarette sorting and merging device. Standard type cigarettes 6 sorted by standard type cigarette sorting conveyor line 2 and special type cigarettes 5 sorted by special type cigarette sorting conveyor line 1 are sorted according to the same customer order. When special type cigarettes 5 that need to be sorted with standard type cigarettes 6 for the same customer need to merge, the merging time can be special type cigarettes 5 first and standard type cigarettes 6 second, or standard type cigarettes 6 first and special type cigarettes 5 second, or special type cigarettes 5 in the middle of standard type cigarettes 6. The latter will merge special type cigarettes 5 and standard type cigarettes 6 at intervals. In either case, when special type cigarette 5 needs to be combined, the pre-combination conveying unit 21 of the standard cigarette sorting conveyor line 2 stops, making room for the combination conveying unit 22 on the standard cigarette sorting conveyor line 2 for the combination of special type cigarette 4. At this time, the temporary storage conveying unit 11 of the special type cigarette sorting conveyor line 1 starts. The special type cigarette 4 passes through the gantry 12 and is counted by the counting device 13 before falling onto the slide chute 3. After passing through the slide chute 3 and the smoke baffle 4, it slides down to the combination conveying unit 22 on the standard cigarette sorting conveyor line 2 and is then sent to the post-combination conveying unit 23 for continued conveying. When the counting device 13 reaches the set value or all of the customer's special type cigarettes 5 have fallen and merged, the temporary storage conveying unit 11 of the special type cigarette sorting conveyor line 1 stops, and then the merging conveying unit 21 of the category cigarette sorting conveyor line 2 continues to start, conveying the category cigarettes 6 forward. This cycle can realize the merging of the category cigarettes 6 and special type cigarettes 5 of the same customer, and they can enter the packaging process together, so that the category cigarettes 6 and special type cigarettes 5 of the same customer can be packaged together.
[0053] The above-described specific examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can make various simple deductions, modifications, or substitutions based on the concept of this invention.
Claims
1. A special type of cigarette and similar standard cigarette sorting and confluence device, characterized in that: The device comprises a class label cigarette sorting conveying line (2), a specific type cigarette sorting conveying line (1), a downslide (3) and a cigarette blocking tile (4), the class label cigarette sorting conveying line (2) and the specific type cigarette sorting conveying line (1) are arranged in a vertical direction, the class label cigarette sorting conveying line (2) is arranged below, the class label cigarette sorting conveying line (2) comprises a pre-converging conveying unit (21), a converging conveying unit (22) and a post-converging conveying unit (23), the specific type cigarette sorting conveying line (1) is provided with the downslide (3) at the end, the downslide (3) is connected with a plurality of parallel arranged cigarette blocking tiles (4) at the bottom end, the downslide (3) and the cigarette blocking tile (4) are arranged above the converging conveying unit (22) of the class label cigarette sorting conveying line (2), the tail end of the cigarette blocking tile (4) is in contact with the surface of the converging conveying unit (22), the cigarette blocking tile (4) is made of a flexible thin plate, and the cigarette blocking tile (4) is in an arc shape in a natural state.
2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pre-converging conveying unit (21), the converging conveying unit (22) and the post-converging conveying unit (23) of the class label cigarette sorting conveying line (2) are all provided with independent power conveying machines.
3. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The specific type cigarette sorting conveying line (1) is provided with a temporary storage conveying unit (11) before the downslide, and the temporary storage conveying unit (11) is an independent power belt conveyor.
4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The temporary storage conveying unit (11) is a double-belt conveyor, that is, two parallel conveying belts are provided with a certain spacing.
5. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tail part of the temporary storage conveying unit (11) is provided with a portal frame (12), and the portal frame (12) is provided with a counting device (13).
6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The counting device (13) is a visual camera or a reflection type photoelectric switch.
7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the counting device (13) is a reflection type photoelectric switch, a part of the photoelectric switch is arranged below the temporary storage conveying unit.
8. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The downslide (3) comprises a downslide plate (31), and the downslide plate (31) is arranged in an inclined manner, and the included angle with the horizontal plane is 30-60 degrees.
9. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that: Both sides of the downslide plate (31) are provided with a blocking edge (32), and the blocking edge (32) is made of an angle iron.
10. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The downslide (3) is arranged on the rack of the converging conveying unit (22) of the class label cigarette sorting conveying line (2) through a downslide rack (33).