Automatic emptying device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic emptying device which comprises a bearing part, a first driving part and a second driving part. The beautifying device is movably arranged relative to the bearing part in the second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a containing space is defined by the beautifying device and the bearing part; the clamping mechanism is movably arranged in the first direction and provided with a clamping position used for clamping the cigarette bars in the containing space and a moving-out position used for moving the cigarette bars out of the containing space. After the cigarette bar moves into the containing space under the action of external force, the beautifying device can carry out high-temperature treatment on the cigarette bar in the containing space, and after treatment is completed, the clamping mechanism can clamp the cigarette bar in the containing space in time and then drive the cigarette bar to move in the first direction, so that the cigarette bar moves from the clamping position to the moving-out position along with the cigarette bar; in this way, the cigarette strips can be moved out of the containing space more conveniently and quickly, and the probability that the cigarette strips are burnt is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of tobacco processing technology, and in particular to an automatic emptying device. Background Technology

[0002] During the production and packaging of cigarette packs, a high-temperature treatment process is required using a cosmetic container. However, if the cigarette packs are not promptly removed from under the container after the high-temperature treatment, they can easily be damaged by the heat. Currently, this is usually done manually, which is prone to causing hand burns and is inconvenient to operate. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an automatic emptying device that can automatically empty the cigarette packs to address the above problems.

[0004] This application provides an automatic emptying device for automatically emptying cigarette packs, the automatic emptying device comprising:

[0005] A support member extends along a first direction and is used to hold the tobacco strip;

[0006] A beauty container is movably disposed relative to the support member along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the beauty container and the support member enclose a receiving space; and

[0007] The clamping mechanism is movably disposed along the first direction and has a clamping position for clamping the cigarette stick in the receiving space and a removal position for removing the cigarette stick from the receiving space.

[0008] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism includes a clamping member and a driving member that are driven together. The driving member is used to drive the clamping member to switch between the clamping position and the disengaging position. The clamping member is used to clamp the cigarette stick.

[0009] In some embodiments, the clamping member includes a frame and a diaphragm cylinder. The frame spans the support member along a third direction, and the diaphragm cylinder is disposed at opposite ends of the frame along the third direction and located on the surface of the frame facing the receiving space. The diaphragm cylinder is movably disposed along the third direction; wherein the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively.

[0010] In some embodiments, the frame includes a connecting section, a first extending section, and a second extending section. The connecting section is disposed on one side of the carrier along the second direction. The first extending section and the second extending section are connected to opposite ends of the connecting section along the third direction and extend towards the same side along the second direction. The diaphragm cylinders are respectively disposed on the side of the first extending section and the second extending section away from the connecting section.

[0011] In some embodiments, the driving member includes a rodless cylinder and a linear guide rail. The rodless cylinder is driven to the clamping member and is used to drive the clamping member to switch between the clamping position and the disengaging position. The linear guide rail extends along the first direction and is located on opposite sides of the rodless cylinder along a third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively.

[0012] In some embodiments, the automatic emptying device further includes limiting plates disposed on opposite sides of the accommodating space along a third direction, the limiting plates being used to limit the cigarette stick within the accommodating space along the third direction; wherein the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively.

[0013] In some embodiments, the limiting plate is provided with a clearance groove that extends along the first direction for at least a portion of the clamping mechanism to extend into or out of the receiving space along the third direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the automatic emptying device further includes a first detection element disposed within the receiving space, the first detection element being used to detect whether the cigarette stick is present in the receiving space.

[0015] In some embodiments, the automatic emptying device further includes a second detection element disposed on the clamping mechanism or the carrier, the second detection element being used to detect the relative position between the clamping mechanism and the carrier to determine whether the clamping mechanism is located at the clamping position or the removal position.

[0016] In some embodiments, the automatic emptying device further includes a pusher movably disposed along the first direction, the pusher being used to push the cigarette bar on the carrier to move along the first direction.

[0017] The aforementioned automatic emptying device allows the cigarette holder to perform high-temperature treatment on the cigarettes inside the holding space after they have moved into the holding space under external force. After the treatment is completed, the clamping mechanism can clamp the cigarettes in the holding space in time and then move the cigarettes in the first direction, so that the cigarettes follow the clamping position to the removal position. In this way, the cigarettes can be removed from the holding space more conveniently and quickly, reducing the probability of the cigarettes being burned. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic evacuation device according to one or more embodiments.

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an automatic evacuation device according to one or more embodiments.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in an automatic emptying device according to one or more embodiments.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, Automatic emptying device; 200, Cigarette stick; 10, Supporting component; 20, Beauty container; 30, Clamping mechanism; 40, Accommodation space; 50, Limiting plate; 60, Clearance groove; 70, Pushing component; 31, Clamping component; 32, Driving component; 33, Frame; 34, Membrane cylinder; 35, Connecting section; 36, First extension section; 37, Second extension section; 38, Rodless cylinder; 39, Linear guide rail; a, First direction; b, Second direction; c, Third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0024] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0025] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0027] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0028] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 One embodiment of this application provides an automatic emptying device 100 for automatically emptying cigarette sticks 200. The automatic emptying device 100 includes a carrier 10, a beauty container 20, and a clamping mechanism 30. The carrier 10 extends along a first direction a and is used to hold the cigarette sticks 200. The beauty container 20 is movably disposed relative to the carrier 10 along a second direction b perpendicular to the first direction a, and the beauty container 20 and the carrier 10 enclose a receiving space 40. The clamping mechanism 30 is movably disposed along the first direction a and has a clamping position for clamping the cigarette sticks 200 in the receiving space 40 and a removing position for removing the cigarette sticks 200 from the receiving space 40.

[0029] It should be noted that during the production and packaging process of cigarette sticks 200, a beauty device 20 is required to perform high-temperature treatment on the packaging of cigarette sticks 200. Specifically, the beauty device 20 can heat-seal and beautify the surface of the packaging of cigarette sticks 200 under high temperature.

[0030] In this process, multiple tobacco sticks 200 are typically arranged in a certain order, and then moved in a predetermined direction under the action of external force. A pusher can be used to push the tobacco sticks 200 in the predetermined direction. When one or more tobacco sticks 200 move directly under the beauty container 20, the beauty container 20 is moved downwards until it contacts the tobacco sticks 200, and a heat seal and beauty treatment is applied to the surface of the tobacco sticks 200. After the beauty container 20 has finished its treatment, the tobacco sticks 200 continue to move in the predetermined direction under the action of external force.

[0031] However, once the last one or a few cigarette sticks 200 are sealed, the pusher, due to its limited travel, cannot completely push them out of the beauty container 20. As a result, the cigarette sticks 200 remain under the beauty container 20 for a longer period, making them susceptible to damage from the high temperature.

[0032] Currently, the remaining cigarette sticks are usually pushed out manually, but this method is not only inefficient and inconvenient, but also easily causes burns to the hands.

[0033] Based on this, the present application provides an automatic emptying device 100, including a carrier 10, a beauty container 20, and a clamping mechanism 30. The carrier 10 is used to place cigarette sticks 200, and can typically be configured as a placement platform, on which multiple cigarette sticks 200 are arranged and placed along a first direction a, which can be configured as a first horizontal direction.

[0034] Furthermore, the second direction b is perpendicular to the first direction a, and the second direction b can be set as a vertical direction. That is, the beauty container 20 is set vertically above the support member 10, and the beauty container 20 is movably set vertically.

[0035] When the cigarette stick 200 moves to the bottom of the beauty container 20 under the action of external force, that is, moves into the receiving space 40, the beauty container 20 can be controlled to move downward until it contacts the surface of the cigarette stick 200, so that heat sealing and beauty operations can be performed on the surface of the cigarette stick 200.

[0036] The clamping mechanism 30 is a structure capable of clamping the tobacco sticks 200 on the carrier 10 and moving the clamped tobacco sticks 200 along the first direction a. Specifically, when one or more tobacco sticks 200 are in the receiving space 40, the clamping mechanism 30 can move to the clamping position and clamp the tobacco sticks 200 in the receiving space 40. Then, the clamping mechanism 30 moves from the clamping position to the removal position along the first direction a, thereby moving the clamped tobacco sticks 200 out of the receiving space 40.

[0037] Therefore, through the above structure, when the cigarette stick 200 moves into the receiving space 40 under the action of external force, the beauty container 20 can perform high-temperature treatment on the cigarette stick 200 in the receiving space 40. After the treatment is completed, the clamping mechanism 30 can clamp the cigarette stick 200 in the receiving space 40 in time, and then drive the cigarette stick 200 to move in the first direction a, so that the cigarette stick 200 moves from the clamping position to the removal position. In this way, the cigarette stick 200 can be removed from the receiving space 40 more conveniently and quickly, reducing the probability of the cigarette stick 200 being burned.

[0038] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 30 includes a clamping member 31 and a driving member 32 that are driven together. The driving member 32 is used to drive the clamping member 31 to switch between a clamping position and a disengaging position. The clamping member 31 is used to clamp the cigarette stick 200.

[0039] Specifically, the driving member 32 can provide driving force to the clamping member 31 and drive the clamping member 31 to move along the first direction a, so that the clamping member 31 switches between a clamping position and a disengaged position. The clamping member 31 can clamp the tobacco stick 200 in the receiving space 40 and drive the clamped tobacco stick 200 to move synchronously.

[0040] Thus, when the cigarette stick 200 is in the receiving space 40, the clamping member 31 is first controlled to clamp the cigarette stick 200 in the receiving space 40, and then the driving member 32 drives the clamping member 31 to move from the clamping position to the removal position, thereby realizing the movement of the cigarette stick 200 from the clamping position to the removal position, and thus realizing the removal of the cigarette stick 200 from the receiving space 40.

[0041] In some embodiments, the clamping member 31 includes a frame 33 and a diaphragm cylinder 34. The frame 33 spans across the support member 10 along a third direction c. The diaphragm cylinder 34 is disposed at opposite ends of the frame 33 along the third direction c and is located on the surface of the frame 33 facing the receiving space 40. The diaphragm cylinder 34 is movably disposed along the third direction c. The third direction c is perpendicular to the first direction a and the second direction b, respectively.

[0042] Specifically, the third direction c can be set as the second horizontal direction. The frame 33 is straddling both sides of the support member 10 along the second horizontal direction, and the diaphragm cylinder 34 is disposed at opposite ends of the frame 33 along the second horizontal direction, with the diaphragm cylinder 34 facing the receiving space 40.

[0043] Furthermore, the diaphragm cylinder 34 can extend or retract along the second horizontal direction. When the diaphragm cylinder 34 extends, it can clamp the tobacco stick 200 within the receiving space 40, and then move it along the first horizontal direction under the drive of the drive member 32. When it moves to the removed position, controlling the diaphragm cylinder 34 to retract will release the clamped tobacco stick 200.

[0044] In some embodiments, the frame 33 includes a connecting section 35, a first extending section 36, and a second extending section 37. The connecting section 35 is disposed on one side of the carrier 10 along a second direction b. The first extending section 36 and the second extending section 37 are connected to opposite ends of the connecting section 35 along a third direction c and extend towards the same side along the second direction b. A diaphragm cylinder 34 is disposed on the side of the first extending section 36 and the second extending section 37 opposite to the connecting section 35.

[0045] Specifically, the connecting section 35, the first protruding section 36, and the second protruding section 37 together form a U-shaped frame 33, which is then positioned from bottom to top under the support member 10.

[0046] A diaphragm cylinder 34 is respectively provided on the side of the first extension section 36 and the second extension section 37 away from the connecting section 35, and the diaphragm cylinder 34 is positioned facing the receiving space 40. In this way, the extension or retraction of the diaphragm cylinder 34 can realize the clamping and releasing of the tobacco stick 200, so as to smoothly drive the tobacco stick 200 to move through the clamping member 31 and the driving member 32.

[0047] In some embodiments, the drive member 32 includes a rodless cylinder 38 and a linear guide rail 39. The rodless cylinder 38 is drivenly connected to the clamping member 31 and is used to drive the clamping member 31 to switch between a clamping position and a disengaged position. The linear guide rail 39 extends along a first direction a and is located on opposite sides of the rodless cylinder 38 along a third direction c. The third direction c is perpendicular to both the first direction a and the second direction b.

[0048] Specifically, the rodless cylinder 38 extends along the first horizontal direction and is located below the support member 10. It is driven to connect with the U-shaped frame 33. By extending and retracting the rodless cylinder 38 in the first horizontal direction, the U-shaped frame 33 and the cigarette bar 200 on it can be moved along the first horizontal direction.

[0049] Furthermore, the linear guide rail 39 extends along the first horizontal direction and is respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the rodless cylinder 38 along the second horizontal direction. In this way, the guiding effect in the first horizontal direction and the stability when moving the smoke bar 200 can be improved.

[0050] In some embodiments, the automatic emptying device 100 further includes limiting plates 50 disposed on opposite sides of the receiving space 40 along a third direction c, the limiting plates 50 being used to limit the tobacco sticks 200 within the receiving space 40 along the third direction c. The third direction c is perpendicular to both the first direction a and the second direction b.

[0051] Specifically, the limiting plates 50 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the receiving space 40 along the second horizontal direction, which can better confine the cigarette stick 200 within the receiving space 40. In this way, the beauty device 20 can be more stable when heat sealing and beautifying the cigarette stick 200 within the receiving space 40.

[0052] In some embodiments, the limiting plate 50 is provided with a relief groove 60, which extends along a first direction a, for at least a portion of the clamping mechanism 30 to extend into or out of the receiving space 40 along a third direction c.

[0053] Specifically, each limiting plate 50 has an clearance groove 60, and each clearance groove 60 extends along the first horizontal direction. When the U-shaped frame 33 is positioned across the support member 10 along the second horizontal direction, the diaphragm cylinder 34 can pass through the clearance groove 60 and then clamp the tobacco stick 200 in the receiving space 40.

[0054] Furthermore, since the clearance groove 60 extends along the first horizontal direction, the diaphragm cylinder 34 can move within the clearance groove 60 to switch the tobacco stick 200 between the clamping position and the removal position.

[0055] In some embodiments, the automatic emptying device 100 further includes a first detection element (not shown) disposed within the accommodating space 40, the first detection element being used to detect whether there is a cigarette stick 200 within the accommodating space 40.

[0056] Specifically, the first detection element can be, but is not limited to, an infrared sensor. The first detection element can be set on the beauty container 20 or on the limiting plate 50, so that it can detect whether there is a cigarette stick 200 in the accommodating space 40.

[0057] Therefore, by using the detection results of the first detection component, the condition of the cigarette stick 200 within the accommodating space 40 can be determined more accurately, thereby allowing for more accurate and efficient removal of the cigarette stick 200.

[0058] In some embodiments, the automatic emptying device 100 further includes a second detection element (not shown) disposed on the clamping mechanism 30 or the carrier 10. The second detection element is used to detect the relative position between the clamping mechanism 30 and the carrier 10 to determine whether the clamping mechanism 30 is in the clamping position or the removed position.

[0059] Specifically, the second detection element can be, but is not limited to, an infrared sensor, and can be mounted on the U-shaped frame 33 or on the carrier 10. In this way, the second detection element can determine the relative position between the U-shaped frame 33 and the carrier 10, thereby determining whether the clamping mechanism 30 is in the clamping position or the disengaged position.

[0060] When the clamping mechanism 30 is in the removed position, it is first necessary to control the U-shaped frame 33 to return to the clamping position, and then control the film cylinder 34 to perform the clamping operation.

[0061] In some embodiments, the automatic emptying device 100 further includes a pusher 70 movably disposed along a first direction a, the pusher 70 being used to push the tobacco stick 200 on the carrier 10 to move along the first direction a.

[0062] Specifically, the pusher 70 is disposed on one side of the carrier 10 along the first horizontal direction, and the pusher 70 is located upstream of the tobacco stick 200 in the direction of movement. That is, the pusher 70 can push the tobacco stick 200 on the carrier 10 along the first horizontal direction, causing it to move along the first horizontal direction.

[0063] By setting the pusher 70, the cigarette sticks 200 can be moved one by one into the receiving space 40 according to a predetermined rhythm, and the cigarette sticks 200 in the receiving space 40 can be heat-sealed and beautified by the beauty container 20.

[0064] However, since the pusher is located on one side of the carrier 10 and the stroke of the pusher 70 is limited, the last few cigarette sticks 200 can be removed in time by the clamping mechanism 30 when they are in the receiving space 40.

[0065] According to one or more embodiments, when this application is used, the cigarette sticks 200 on the carrier 10 are first moved along the first direction a by the pusher 70, so that the cigarette sticks 200 enter the receiving space 40 one by one, and then the cigarette sticks 200 in the receiving space 40 are heat-sealed and beautified by the beauty container 20.

[0066] The first detection element continuously checks whether there are cigarette sticks 200 in the receiving space 40. When the last few cigarette sticks 200 remain in the receiving space 40, the first detection element can detect their presence in a timely manner. At the same time, the second detection element can also detect the actual position of the clamping mechanism 30. When it is detected that the clamping mechanism 30 is not in the clamping position, it can be controlled to reset, and then the clamping mechanism 30 can clamp the cigarette sticks 200 in the receiving space 40, and then move the clamped cigarette sticks 200 to the removal position, effectively reducing the probability of the cigarette sticks 200 being burned.

[0067] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0068] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic emptying device, characterized in that, For automatic emptying of cigarette sticks, the automatic emptying device includes: A support member extends along a first direction and is used to hold the tobacco strip; A beauty container is movably disposed relative to the support member along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the beauty container and the support member enclose a receiving space; and The clamping mechanism is movably disposed along the first direction and has a clamping position for clamping the cigarette stick in the receiving space and a removal position for removing the cigarette stick from the receiving space.

2. The automatic emptying device according to claim 1, characterized in that The clamping mechanism includes a clamping member and a driving member that are driven together. The driving member is used to drive the clamping member to switch between the clamping position and the disengaging position. The clamping member is used to clamp the cigarette stick.

3. The automatic emptying device according to claim 2, characterized in that The clamping member includes a frame and a diaphragm cylinder. The frame spans the support member along a third direction. The diaphragm cylinder is disposed at opposite ends of the frame along the third direction and is located on the surface of the frame facing the receiving space. The diaphragm cylinder is movably disposed along the third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively.

4. The automatic emptying device according to claim 3, characterized in that The frame includes a connecting section, a first extending section and a second extending section. The connecting section is disposed on one side of the support member along the second direction. The first extending section and the second extending section are connected to opposite ends of the connecting section along the third direction and extend towards the same side along the second direction. The diaphragm cylinders are respectively disposed on the side of the first extension section and the second extension section away from the connecting section.

5. The automatic evacuation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component includes a rodless cylinder and a linear guide rail. The rodless cylinder is driven to the clamping component and is used to drive the clamping component to switch between the clamping position and the disengaging position. The linear guide rail extends along the first direction and is located on opposite sides of the rodless cylinder along a third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively.

6. The automatic emptying device of claim 1, wherein, The automatic emptying device also includes limiting plates disposed on opposite sides of the accommodating space along a third direction, the limiting plates being used to limit the tobacco stick within the accommodating space along the third direction; The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively.

7. The automatic emptying device according to claim 6, characterized in that The limiting plate has an avoidance groove that extends along the first direction, allowing at least a portion of the clamping mechanism to extend into or out of the receiving space along the third direction.

8. The automatic emptying apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The automatic emptying device also includes a first detection element disposed within the accommodating space, the first detection element being used to detect whether the cigarette stick is present in the accommodating space.

9. The automatic emptying device according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that The automatic emptying device further includes a second detection element disposed on the clamping mechanism or the carrier, the second detection element being used to detect the relative position between the clamping mechanism and the carrier to determine whether the clamping mechanism is located in the clamping position or the removal position.

10. The automatic emptying apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The automatic emptying device further includes a pusher that is movably disposed along the first direction, the pusher being used to push the cigarette bar on the carrier to move along the first direction.

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