Tobacco conveying device and tobacco primary processing production equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco shred production equipment, and discloses a tobacco conveying device and tobacco shred production equipment. The tobacco conveying device comprises a horizontal conveying module, a lifting conveying module and a detection module, and the horizontal conveying module is used for conveying tobacco in the first direction; the lifting conveying module communicates with the tail end, in the first direction, of the horizontal conveying module, and the end away from the horizontal conveying module is higher than the end communicating with the horizontal conveying module. The detection module is arranged at the tail end of the horizontal conveying module and comprises a detection assembly and a sweeping assembly, and the sweeping assembly is used for sweeping the detection end of the detection assembly so that the detection assembly can be used for detecting the stacking height of the tobaccos arranged at the tail end of the horizontal conveying module. According to the utility model, the misjudgment rate of the accumulation condition in the tobacco conveying process can be effectively reduced, so that the continuity of tobacco conveying is improved, and the stability of tobacco conveying is ensured; and meanwhile, the labor cost is saved, and the safety of the device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco processing equipment, and in particular to a tobacco conveying device and tobacco processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] The feeder in tobacco processing equipment primarily serves to connect production lines and buffer flow. The feeder typically consists of a bottom belt and a ramp conveyor belt. To prevent material accumulation at the junction of the bottom belt and ramp conveyor belt, which could cause malfunctions, sensors are usually installed at this junction. However, during the transport of tobacco leaves (shreds), due to the presence of some moisture in the leaves (shreds) and environmental factors such as weak airflow, the leaves (shreds) can adhere to the sensor surface, leading to prolonged downtime or material shortages, thus affecting the overall production efficiency of tobacco processing.

[0003] Current technologies do not solve the above problems and typically rely on manual inspection to find obstructed tobacco leaves and wipe them off with a cloth. However, this method is costly, inefficient, and unsafe due to manual climbing and wiping. It also easily leads to worker fatigue, and if materials obstruct the sensor, it affects the continuity of material supply, causing material interruptions, resulting in non-compliant process flow coefficients, and impacting subsequent process parameters.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a tobacco conveying device and tobacco processing equipment to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on the above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a tobacco conveying device and a tobacco processing equipment, which can effectively reduce the misjudgment rate of tobacco accumulation during the tobacco conveying process, thereby improving the continuity of tobacco conveying and ensuring the stability of tobacco transportation; at the same time, it saves labor costs and improves the safety of the device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] Tobacco conveying device, including:

[0008] A horizontal conveying module for conveying tobacco along a first direction;

[0009] The lifting conveying module is connected to the end of the horizontal conveying module along the first direction, and the end away from the horizontal conveying module is higher than the end connected to the horizontal conveying module;

[0010] A detection module is disposed at the end of the horizontal conveyor. The detection module includes a detection component and a cleaning component. The cleaning component is used to clean the detection end of the detection component so that the detection component can be used to detect the stacking height of tobacco placed at the end of the horizontal conveyor module.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the tobacco conveying device, the detection component is communicatively connected to the cleaning component, the horizontal conveying module, and the lifting conveying module.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the tobacco conveying device, the horizontal conveying module includes a horizontal conveyor belt and a first drive assembly. The horizontal conveyor belt can carry tobacco and extends along the first direction, and the first drive assembly is used to drive the horizontal conveyor belt to roll. The lifting conveying module includes a lifting conveyor belt and a second drive assembly. The lifting conveyor belt can carry tobacco and extends along a direction at an angle to the horizontal, and the second drive assembly is used to drive the lifting conveyor belt to roll.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the tobacco conveying device, the tobacco conveying device further includes a support frame, and the horizontal conveying module, the lifting conveying module and the detection module are all disposed on the support frame.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the tobacco delivery device, the detection component includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver arranged opposite to each other, and two cleaning components are provided, one for cleaning the signal transmitter and the other for cleaning the signal receiver.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the tobacco conveying device, the support frame further includes two mounting plates arranged in parallel and spaced apart. The two mounting plates are respectively arranged on both sides of the horizontal conveying module along the first direction. One of the mounting plates is provided with the signal transmitter and a cleaning component, and the other mounting plate is provided with the signal receiver and another cleaning component.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the tobacco conveying device, the mounting plate extends along the first direction, and the mounting plate is further provided with an extension section that is angled to the horizontal plane, with the two extension sections located on both sides of the lifting conveying module along the first direction.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the tobacco conveying device, the cleaning assembly includes a cleaning head and a cleaning drive. The cleaning head is disposed at the drive end of the cleaning drive, and the cleaning drive can drive the cleaning head to move closer to or away from the detection end of the detection assembly to clean the detection end of the detection assembly.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the tobacco conveying device, the cleaning head includes a connecting block and a brush plate. The connecting block is connected to the driving end of the cleaning drive component, and the side of the connecting block near the detection end of the detection component is connected to the brush plate. The brush plate can abut against the detection end of the detection component.

[0019] The tobacco processing equipment includes a tobacco supply device, a tobacco collection device, and a tobacco conveying device as described in any of the above embodiments. The end of the horizontal conveying module away from the lifting conveying module is connected to the tobacco supply device, and the end of the lifting conveying module away from the horizontal conveying module is connected to the tobacco collection device.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] This invention utilizes an interconnected horizontal conveying module and a lifting conveying module, with the lifting conveying module positioned at a higher horizontal level away from the horizontal conveying module. This allows for the conveying of tobacco along a first direction and its vertical lifting, facilitating subsequent tobacco processing. A detection component is installed at the end of the horizontal conveying module to detect the height of tobacco accumulation at that end. Simultaneously, a cleaning component is also provided at the end of the horizontal conveying module to clean the detection end of the detection component, ensuring the accuracy of the detection results and effectively reducing misjudgments caused by tobacco obscuring the detection component. Furthermore, the cleaning component replaces manual cleaning, saving labor and avoiding the safety hazards associated with manual cleaning, thus improving the safety factor of the tobacco conveying device. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model 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 content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a tobacco conveying device provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the detection component and the cleaning component of the tobacco conveying device provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 100. Horizontal conveyor module; 110. Horizontal conveyor belt; 120. First drive assembly;

[0027] 200. Lifting conveyor module; 210. Lifting conveyor belt; 220. Second drive assembly;

[0028] 300. Detection module; 310. Detection component; 311. Signal transmitter; 312. Signal receiver; 320. Cleaning component; 321. Cleaning head; 3211. Connecting block; 3212. Brush plate; 322. Cleaning drive component;

[0029] 410. Mounting plate; 420. Extension section. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions.

[0032] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and connections within two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a tobacco conveying device, which includes a horizontal conveying module 100, a lifting conveying module 200, and a detection module 300. The horizontal conveying module 100 is used to convey tobacco along a first direction. The lifting conveying module 200 is connected to the end of the horizontal conveying module 100 along the first direction, and the end of the lifting conveying module 200 away from the horizontal conveying module 100 is higher than the end connected to the horizontal conveying module 100. The detection module 300 is disposed at the end of the horizontal conveying module and includes a detection component 310 and a cleaning component 320. The cleaning component 320 is used to clean the detection end of the detection component 310 so that the detection component 310 can be used to detect the stacking height of the tobacco placed at the end of the horizontal conveying module 100.

[0036] By setting up an interconnected horizontal conveying module 100 and a lifting conveying module 200, with the lifting conveying module 200 positioned so that its end furthest from the horizontal conveying module 100 is at a higher horizontal height, tobacco can be conveyed along the first direction and lifted vertically, facilitating subsequent tobacco processing. A detection component 310 is installed at the end of the horizontal conveying module 100 to detect the height of tobacco accumulation at the end of the horizontal conveying device. Simultaneously, a cleaning component 320 is also installed at the end of the horizontal conveying module 100. The cleaning component 320 cleans the detection end of the detection component 310, ensuring the accuracy of the detection results and effectively reducing misjudgments caused by tobacco obscuring the detection component 310. Furthermore, the cleaning component 320 can replace manual cleaning, saving labor and avoiding the safety hazards associated with manual cleaning, thus improving the safety factor of the tobacco conveying device.

[0037] Specifically, the horizontal conveying module 100 includes a horizontal conveyor belt 110 and a first drive assembly 120. The horizontal conveyor belt 110 carries tobacco and conveys it along a first direction when driven to roll by the first drive assembly 120. Simultaneously, the lifting conveying module 200 includes a lifting conveyor belt 210 and a second drive assembly 220. The lifting conveyor belt 210 carries tobacco and extends at an angle to the horizontal. When the second drive assembly 220 drives the lifting conveyor belt 210 to roll, it lifts and conveys the tobacco. In other words, the horizontal conveying module 100 and the lifting conveying module 200 convey tobacco in segments, driven by different drive components. This facilitates segmented control and prevents tobacco from clogging and accumulating during the conveying process, ensuring continuous feeding at the end of the lifting conveying module 200.

[0038] In this embodiment, the detection component 310 is communicatively connected to the cleaning component 320, the horizontal conveying module 100, and the lifting conveying module 200. That is, the cleaning component 320, the horizontal conveying module 100, and the lifting conveying module 200 all perform corresponding actions based on the real-time detection data from the detection component 310. By using the real-time detection by the detection component 310 in conjunction with the cleaning component 320, frequent downtime for maintenance is avoided, saving labor while improving conveying efficiency.

[0039] For example, during normal operation, the horizontal conveying module 100 and the lifting conveying module 200 move synchronously to transport tobacco. When the detection component 310 detects that the accumulation height of tobacco at the end of the horizontal conveying module 100 is higher than a preset value, the horizontal conveying module 100 can be stopped first, while the lifting conveying module 200 continues to operate to consume the accumulated tobacco. If, after the lifting conveying module 200 has consumed the tobacco for a period of time, the detection component 310 detects that the accumulation height of tobacco at the end of the horizontal conveying module 100 is lower than the preset value, the horizontal conveying module 100 can be restarted to ensure the supply of tobacco to the lifting conveying module 200. However, after the lifting conveyor module 200 has consumed a preset time, if the detection component 310 detects that the tobacco accumulation height at the end of the horizontal conveyor module 100 is still higher than the preset value, meaning that the detection end of the detection component 310 continuously monitors that the tobacco accumulation height at the end of the horizontal conveyor module 100 is higher than the preset value within the preset time, it can be considered that the detection end of the detection component 310 is blocked. Therefore, the detection end of the detection component 310 can be cleaned by the cleaning component 320. After the cleaning component 320 completes cleaning, if the detection component 310 detects that the tobacco accumulation height at the end of the horizontal conveyor module 100 is still higher than the preset value, the horizontal conveyor module 100 can be kept stopped while the lifting conveyor module 200 continues to operate, and the above operation can be repeated. After the cleaning component 320 completes cleaning, if the detection component 310 detects that the tobacco accumulation height at the end of the horizontal conveyor module 100 is lower than the preset value, the horizontal conveyor module 100 and the lifting conveyor module 200 can be driven to move synchronously to transport tobacco again.

[0040] As an optional solution for the tobacco conveying device, the tobacco conveying device also includes a support frame, on which the horizontal conveying module 100, the lifting conveying module 200, and the detection module 300 are all mounted. The support frame is used to install the horizontal conveying module 100, the lifting conveying module 200, and the detection module 300, which helps to improve the integration of the horizontal conveying module 100, the lifting conveying module 200, and the detection module 300.

[0041] Specifically, to enable the detection component 310 to detect the height of tobacco accumulation, the detection component 310 includes a signal transmitter 311 and a signal receiver 312 positioned opposite each other, and the installation positions of the signal transmitter 311 and the signal receiver 312 are adapted to a preset value for the tobacco accumulation height. When the signal receiver 312 can receive the signal from the signal transmitter, it indicates that the tobacco accumulation height is lower than the preset value and there is no tobacco obstructing the signal transmitter 311 and the signal receiver 312; when the signal receiver 312 cannot receive the signal from the signal transmitter, it indicates that the tobacco accumulation height is higher than the preset value or that tobacco is obstructing the signal transmitter 311 and / or the signal receiver 312. In the latter case, the cleaning component 320 needs to operate to clean the tobacco. To ensure the cleaning effect, two cleaning components 320 are provided, one for cleaning the signal transmitter 311 and the other for cleaning the signal receiver 312, to avoid the situation where cleaning only one component cannot completely prevent misjudgment.

[0042] For example, the detection component 310 can perform detection using laser light, in which case the signal transmitter 311 is a laser transmitter and the signal receiver 312 is a laser receiver; or the detection component 310 can perform detection using infrared light, in which case the signal transmitter 311 is an infrared transmitter and the signal receiver 312 is an infrared receiver; or the detection component 310 is not configured as a signal transmitter 311 and a signal receiver 312, but rather as a signal generating receiver and a reflector mounted opposite each other, wherein the signal generating receiver is used to transmit a signal, and the reflector is used to reflect the signal back to the signal generating receiver and be received by the signal generating receiver. Those skilled in the art can configure it according to actual needs, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0043] Furthermore, the support frame also includes two parallel and spaced mounting plates 410, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the horizontal conveying module 100 along the first direction. One mounting plate 410 is provided with a signal transmitter 311 and a cleaning component 320, while the other mounting plate 410 is provided with a signal receiver 312 and another cleaning component 320. That is, the mounting plates 410 enable the installation of the detection component 310 and the cleaning component 320. In other embodiments, the signal transmitter 311 and the signal receiver 312 can be vertically adjustable on the mounting plates 410 to detect tobacco accumulation heights of different preset values, thus expanding the applicability to more scenarios.

[0044] Preferably, the mounting plate 410 extends along the first direction. This arrangement allows the mounting plate 410 to also prevent tobacco from falling off the horizontal conveyor belt 110, ensuring reliable transport of tobacco in the first horizontal direction. Furthermore, the mounting plate 410 also includes an extension section 420 angled to the horizontal plane, with two extension sections 420 located on opposite sides of the lifting conveyor module 200 along the first direction. The angle between the mounting end and the horizontal plane coincides with the angle between the lifting conveyor platform and the horizontal plane, thereby ensuring reliable transport of tobacco in the lifting direction.

[0045] In this embodiment, the cleaning assembly 320 includes a cleaning head 321 and a cleaning drive 322. The cleaning head 321 is used to clean the detection assembly 310, and is disposed at the drive end of the cleaning drive 322. The cleaning drive 322 can drive the cleaning head 321 to move closer to or further away from the detection end of the detection assembly 310 to clean the detection end of the detection assembly 310. For example, the width of the cleaning head 321 is greater than the width of the detection end of the detection assembly 310 to ensure cleaning reliability. Furthermore, cleaning can be achieved through one or more reciprocating movements; no specific limitation is made here.

[0046] For example, the cleaning head 321 includes a connecting block 3211 and a brush plate 3212. The connecting block 3211 is connected to the driving end of the cleaning drive component 322, and its side near the detection end of the detection component 310 is connected to the brush plate 3212. The brush plate 3212 can abut against the detection end of the detection component 310. The cleaning drive component 322 can be configured as a cylinder, and the connecting block 3211 is disposed on the cylinder rod to realize the reciprocating movement of the brush plate 3212.

[0047] This embodiment also discloses a tobacco processing equipment, including a tobacco supply device, a tobacco collection device, and a tobacco conveying device as described in any of the above embodiments. The end of the horizontal conveying module 100 away from the lifting conveying module 200 is connected to the tobacco supply device, which is used to supply tobacco to the horizontal conveying module 100. The end of the lifting conveying module 200 away from the horizontal conveying module 100 is connected to the tobacco collection device, which is used to collect tobacco so that it can enter the next process.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tobacco conveying device, characterized in that, include: A horizontal conveying module (100) is used to convey tobacco along a first direction; The lifting conveying module (200) is connected to the end of the horizontal conveying module (100) along the first direction, and the end away from the horizontal conveying module (100) is higher than the end connected to the horizontal conveying module (100); A detection module (300) is disposed at the end of the horizontal conveyor. The detection module (300) includes a detection component (310) and a cleaning component (320). The cleaning component (320) is used to clean the detection end of the detection component (310) so that the detection component (310) can be used to detect the stacking height of tobacco placed at the end of the horizontal conveyor module (100).

2. The tobacco conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection component (310) is communicatively connected to the cleaning component (320), the horizontal conveying module (100), and the lifting conveying module (200).

3. The tobacco conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal conveying module (100) includes a horizontal conveyor belt (110) and a first drive assembly (120). The horizontal conveyor belt (110) can carry tobacco and extends along the first direction. The first drive assembly (120) is used to drive the horizontal conveyor belt (110) to roll. The lifting conveying module (200) includes a lifting conveyor belt (210) and a second drive assembly (220). The lifting conveyor belt (210) can carry tobacco and extends along a direction at an angle to the horizontal. The second drive assembly (220) is used to drive the lifting conveyor belt (210) to roll.

4. The tobacco conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tobacco conveying device also includes a support frame, on which the horizontal conveying module (100), the lifting conveying module (200), and the detection module (300) are all mounted.

5. The tobacco conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detection component (310) includes a signal transmitter (311) and a signal receiver (312) arranged opposite to each other. There are two cleaning components (320), which are used to clean the signal transmitter (311) and the signal receiver (312) respectively.

6. The tobacco conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support frame also includes two mounting plates (410) arranged in parallel and spaced apart. The two mounting plates (410) are respectively arranged on both sides of the horizontal conveying module (100) along the first direction. One of the mounting plates (410) is provided with the signal transmitter (311) and a cleaning component (320), and the other mounting plate (410) is provided with the signal receiver (312) and another cleaning component (320).

7. The tobacco conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting plate (410) extends along the first direction, and the mounting plate (410) is also provided with an extension section (420) that is angled to the horizontal plane. The two extension sections (420) are respectively located on both sides of the lifting and conveying module (200) along the first direction.

8. The tobacco conveying device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly (320) includes a cleaning head (321) and a cleaning drive (322). The cleaning head (321) is disposed at the drive end of the cleaning drive (322). The cleaning drive (322) can drive the cleaning head (321) to move closer to or further away from the detection end of the detection assembly (310) to clean the detection end of the detection assembly (310).

9. The tobacco conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cleaning head (321) includes a connecting block (3211) and a brush plate (3212). The connecting block (3211) is connected to the driving end of the cleaning drive (322), and the side near the detection end of the detection component (310) is connected to the brush plate (3212). The brush plate (3212) can abut against the detection end of the detection component (310).

10. Tobacco processing equipment, characterized in that, The device includes a tobacco supply device, a tobacco collection device, and a tobacco conveying device as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the end of the horizontal conveying module (100) away from the lifting conveying module (200) is connected to the tobacco supply device, and the end of the lifting conveying module (200) away from the horizontal conveying module (100) is connected to the tobacco collection device.

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