Cigarette packet appearance detection mounting assembly

By installing cameras and lights on the cigarette packaging machine, combined with laser sensors and rejection mechanisms, all-round real-time detection of the sixth side of the cigarette pack is achieved, solving the blind spot problem in traditional detection methods and improving the stability of product quality.

CN224211896UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08CHINA TOBACCO GUANGDONG IND
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA TOBACCO GUANGDONG IND
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Traditional cigarette pack appearance inspection has blind spots and cannot effectively detect defects such as damaged or folded labels, wrinkled or severely deformed transparent paper, or missing parts on the sixth side of the pack. Furthermore, high-speed packaging equipment cannot monitor product quality in real time.

Method used

A camera and lighting are installed above the output turntable of the cigarette packaging machine. Defects on the sixth side of the cigarette pack are detected by a laser sensor and automatically rejected by a rejection mechanism. The camera can perform all-round detection by using sliding parts and support parts.

Benefits of technology

It enables all-round real-time inspection of the sixth side of the cigarette pack, solving the blind spot problem of appearance inspection and ensuring the stability and consistency of product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of cigarette equipment, and discloses a cigarette packet appearance detection mounting component which comprises a fixing support, a first mounting support and a second mounting support, the fixing support is fixedly sleeved on a push rod, the first mounting support is mounted on the fixing support and is used for mounting a laser sensor, and the second mounting support is used for mounting the laser sensor. The defects such as breakage, beveling, transparent paper creasing, serious deformation, deficiency and breakage of the sixth-face label paper of the double-stack tobacco bales are detected, the fixing piece is located above the output rotary disc and installed on the fixing support, the fixing piece is used for installing the illuminating lamp and providing light supplementing illumination for the camera, the supporting piece is fixedly connected to the fixing piece, the sliding piece is arranged on the supporting piece in a sliding and sleeving mode, and the supporting piece is connected with the output rotary disc. The sliding piece is used for installing the camera, and the camera can slide relative to the supporting piece so as to adjust the camera to transversely move in the width direction of the conveying channel, so that the appearance of the sixth face of the cigarette packet can be comprehensively detected in real time, and the blind area problem of appearance detection of the sixth face of the cigarette packet is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette equipment technology, and in particular to a cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation component. Background Technology

[0002] In cigarette production, the packaging process of the packaging unit includes small box packaging, small box transparent paper packaging, carton packaging, and carton transparent paper packaging. During the conveying process after the cigarette pack is formed, the imaging method of the dual-mirror five-sided vision device triggered by LED light source and fiber optic is used to detect the appearance defects of the cigarette pack.

[0003] Traditional cigarette pack appearance inspection has design blind spots. Defects such as torn or folded trademark paper on the sixth side of the cigarette pack, wrinkled, severely deformed, missing, or torn transparent paper cannot be detected. Furthermore, cigarette pack appearance defects can be sporadic or regular. In addition, high-speed packaging equipment operates at high speeds, and operators cannot monitor product quality at all times, which can easily lead to finished cigarette packs with appearance defects flowing into the next process.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for cigarette pack appearance inspection installation components to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cigarette pack appearance inspection installation component, which installs a camera and a lighting lamp above the output turntable of a cigarette pack packaging machine, enabling real-time appearance inspection of the sixth side of the cigarette pack and solving the blind spot problem of appearance inspection of the sixth side of the cigarette pack.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A tobacco pack appearance inspection mounting assembly is installed on the push rod of a double-stack tobacco pack. The tobacco pack appearance inspection mounting assembly includes:

[0008] A fixed bracket is fixedly sleeved on the push rod;

[0009] A first mounting bracket is mounted on the fixed bracket, and the first mounting bracket is used to mount a laser sensor.

[0010] The second mounting bracket includes a fixing member, a support member, and a sliding member. The fixing member is located above the output turntable and is mounted on the fixing bracket. The fixing member is used to mount a lighting lamp. The support member is fixedly connected to the fixing member. The sliding member is slidably sleeved on the support member. The sliding member is used to mount a camera.

[0011] Preferably, the cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly further includes a first connector, the fixing member having an installation hole, the first connector passing through the installation hole and connected to the lighting lamp.

[0012] Preferably, there are multiple mounting holes, which are spaced apart along the length of the fastener.

[0013] Preferably, the cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly further includes a locking member, and the fixing member also has an adjustment hole. The locking member passes through the adjustment hole and is connected to the lighting lamp, and the locking member can slide along the extension direction of the adjustment hole so that the lighting lamp can rotate relative to the fixing member.

[0014] Preferably, the adjustment hole has an arc-shaped waist-shaped structure.

[0015] Preferably, the cigarette pack appearance inspection mounting assembly further includes a second connector. The sliding member includes a connecting part and two pressing parts. The connecting part is connected to the camera. There is a connecting hole and a locking gap between the two pressing parts. The connecting hole is configured to allow the support member to slide through. The second connector passes through the two pressing parts and adjusts the size of the locking gap so that the two pressing parts can press against the outer periphery of the support member.

[0016] Preferably, the clamping part has a connecting hole, and the second connecting member is sequentially inserted through the two clamping parts corresponding to the connecting holes.

[0017] Preferably, the first mounting bracket includes a mounting base and a support base, one end of the support base is mounted on the fixed bracket, and the other end of the support base is mounted on the mounting base.

[0018] Preferably, the support base has a "7" shaped structure.

[0019] Preferably, the cigarette pack appearance inspection mounting assembly further includes a third connector, the mounting base has an oblong hole, and the third connector passes through the oblong hole and is connected to the laser sensor.

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

[0021] This utility model provides a cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly. A fixed bracket is fixedly fitted onto a push rod, and a first mounting bracket is installed on top of the fixed bracket. The first mounting bracket is used to install a laser sensor. The laser sensor uses a laser beam to sense the synchronization block on the push rod of the double-stacked cigarette packs, detecting defects such as damage, folds, wrinkles, severe deformation, missing parts, and damage to the sixth-side trademark paper, transparent paper, etc. Defective cigarette packs are detected and then rejected by a rejection mechanism. The triggering method uses laser sensor detection synchronization triggering, ensuring error-free laser synchronization. The second mounting bracket includes a fixed component, a support component, and a sliding component. The fixed component is located above the output turntable and installed on the fixed bracket. The fixed component is used to install a lighting lamp to provide supplementary lighting for the camera. The support component is fixedly connected to the fixed component, and the sliding component is slidably fitted onto the support component. The sliding component is used to install the camera. High-speed photography of the sixth side of the cigarette packs on the conveyor channel is performed. Through the sliding cooperation between the sliding component and the support component, the camera can slide relative to the support component to adjust the camera's lateral movement along the width of the conveyor channel, thereby enabling comprehensive inspection and photography of the sixth side of the cigarette packs. This cigarette pack appearance inspection mounting assembly places a camera and a light above the output turntable of the cigarette pack packaging machine, enabling real-time appearance inspection of the sixth side of the cigarette pack and solving the blind spot problem of appearance inspection of the sixth side of the cigarette pack. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] 100. Follow rod; 200. Laser sensor; 300. Output turntable; 400. Illumination lamp; 500. Camera;

[0026] 1. Fixed bracket;

[0027] 2. First mounting bracket; 21. Mounting base; 22. Support base;

[0028] 3. Second mounting bracket; 31. Fixing component; 311. Mounting hole; 312. Adjustment hole; 32. Support component; 33. Sliding component; 331. Connecting part; 332. Pressing part;

[0029] 4. Locking gap;

[0030] 5. Connecting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on 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] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0035] like Figures 1-2As shown, in this embodiment, the cigarette pack appearance inspection mounting assembly is installed on the push rod 100 of the double-stack cigarette packs. The cigarette pack appearance inspection mounting assembly includes a fixed bracket 1, a first mounting bracket 2, and a second mounting bracket 3. The fixed bracket 1 is fixedly sleeved on the push rod 100, and the first mounting bracket 2 is installed on the fixed bracket 1, used to install the laser sensor 200. The second mounting bracket 3 includes a fixing member 31, a support member 32, and a sliding member 33. The fixing member 31 is located above the output turntable 300 and installed on the fixed bracket 1, used to install the lighting lamp 400. The support member 32 is fixedly connected to the fixing member 31, and the sliding member 33 is slidably sleeved on the support member 32, used to install the camera 500.

[0036] Specifically, the fixed bracket 1 has a "U" shaped structure. The fixed bracket 1 and the push rod 100 are interference-fitted and relatively fixed. The laser sensor 200 is installed on the fixed bracket 1 through the first mounting bracket 2. The laser sensor 200 uses a laser beam to sense the synchronization block on the push rod 100 of the double-stacked cigarette packs to detect defects such as damage, folded corners, wrinkles, severe deformation, missing parts, and damage to the sixth side of the label paper of the double-stacked cigarette packs. After detecting defective cigarette packs, they are rejected by the rejection mechanism. The triggering method is selected by the laser sensor 200 detection synchronization triggering method. The laser synchronization is error-free, compact and easier to install, and has the functions of dustproof and shock and vibration resistance. The lighting lamp 400 is fixedly mounted on the fixed bracket 1 via the fixing member 31 to provide supplementary lighting for the camera 500. The support member 32 is set as a support rod, which is perpendicular to the fixing member 31. The camera 500 is fixedly mounted on the sliding member 33 to take high-speed pictures of the sixth side of the cigarette pack on the conveyor channel. Through the sliding cooperation between the sliding member 33 and the support member 32, the camera 500 can slide relative to the support member 32 to adjust the lateral movement of the camera 500 along the width direction of the conveyor channel, thereby enabling all-round inspection and photography of the appearance of the sixth side of the cigarette pack. This cigarette pack appearance inspection mounting assembly mounts the camera 500 and the lighting lamp 400 above the output turntable 300 of the cigarette pack packaging machine, enabling real-time appearance inspection of the sixth side of the cigarette pack, solving the blind spot problem of the appearance inspection of the sixth side of the cigarette pack. It is suitable for packaging machines such as ZB45 and ZB25 in the workshop, and can be adjusted individually, making installation and disassembly convenient.

[0037] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-2The cigarette pack appearance inspection mounting assembly also includes a first connector. The fixing member 31 has mounting holes 311. The first connector passes through the mounting holes 311 and is connected to the lighting lamp 400. Specifically, the first connector is a bolt. The lighting lamp 400 is mounted to the mounting holes 311 of the fixing member 31 via the connector. There are multiple mounting holes 311, spaced apart along the length of the fixing member 31. Depending on the illumination brightness required by the camera 500 for cigarette pack appearance inspection, the lighting lamp 400 is installed in different positions of the mounting holes 311 to adjust the distance between the lighting lamp 400 and the camera 500, thereby adjusting the brightness of the supplementary light.

[0038] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-2 The cigarette pack appearance inspection installation assembly also includes a locking component. The fixing component 31 also has an adjustment hole 312. The locking component passes through the adjustment hole 312 and is connected to the lighting lamp 400. The locking component can slide along the extension direction of the adjustment hole 312, allowing the lighting lamp 400 to rotate relative to the fixing component 31. Specifically, the adjustment hole 312 has an arc-shaped waist structure, and the locking component is a pin. The lighting lamp 400 can rotate relative to the fixing component 31 along the extension direction of the adjustment hole 312. When the lighting lamp 400 is adjusted to a specific angle, the locking component passes through the adjustment hole 312 and is fixedly connected to the fixing hole of the lighting lamp 400. The locking component is locked onto the fixing component 31, so that the lighting lamp 400 is fixed relative to the fixing component 31, facilitating free adjustment of the illumination angle of the lighting lamp 400.

[0039] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-2 The cigarette pack appearance inspection mounting assembly also includes a second connector. The sliding member 33 includes a connecting portion 331 and two clamping portions 332. The connecting portion 331 is connected to the camera 500. A connecting hole and a locking gap 4 are provided between the two clamping portions 332. The connecting hole is configured to allow the support member 32 to slide through. The second connector passes through the two clamping portions 332 and adjusts the size of the locking gap 4 so that the two clamping portions 332 can press against the outer periphery of the support member 32. Specifically, the second connector is a bolt. The camera 500 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the connecting portion 331. When the second connector is not installed, the wall of the connecting hole is separated from the outer periphery of the support member 32. The sliding member 33 can slide relative to the support member 32, allowing the camera 500 to slide relative to the support member 32. The pressing part 332 has a connecting hole 5. After the position of the camera 500 is adjusted, the second connecting member passes through the corresponding connecting holes 5 of the two pressing parts 332 and is tightened, so that the two pressing parts 332 move closer to each other, and the locking gap 4 gradually decreases until the hole wall of the connecting hole presses against the outer periphery of the support member 32, thereby fixing the sliding member 33 relative to the support member 32 and ensuring that the camera 500 is relatively fixed to take pictures and detect the cigarette pack.

[0040] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-2 The cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly also includes a third connector. The first mounting bracket 2 includes a mounting base 21 and a support base 22. One end of the support base 22 is installed on the fixed bracket 1, and the other end of the support base 22 is installed on the mounting base 21. Specifically, the support base 22 has a "7" shaped structure. The third connector is a bolt. The mounting base 21 has an oblong hole. The third connector passes through the oblong hole and is connected to the laser sensor 200 to detect defects such as damage, folded corners, wrinkles, severe deformation, missing parts, and damage to the sixth side of the double-stack cigarette pack's trademark paper. After detecting defective cigarette packs, they are rejected by the rejection mechanism. The triggering method is a synchronous triggering method using the laser sensor 200, which ensures error-free laser synchronization.

[0041] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tobacco pack appearance inspection and installation assembly, installed on the push rod (100) of a double-stack tobacco pack, characterized in that, The cigarette pack appearance inspection installation component includes: A fixed bracket (1) is fixedly sleeved on the push rod (100); A first mounting bracket (2) is mounted on the fixed bracket (1) and is used to mount a laser sensor (200). The second mounting bracket (3) includes a fixing member (31), a support member (32) and a sliding member (33). The fixing member (31) is located above the output turntable (300) and is mounted on the fixing bracket (1). The fixing member (31) is used to mount the lighting lamp (400). The support member (32) is fixedly connected to the fixing member (31). The sliding member (33) is slidably sleeved on the support member (32). The sliding member (33) is used to mount the camera (500).

2. The cigarette pack appearance inspection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette pack appearance inspection installation assembly also includes a first connector. The fixing member (31) has an installation hole (311). The first connector passes through the installation hole (311) and is connected to the lighting lamp (400).

3. The cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are multiple mounting holes (311), and the multiple mounting holes (311) are spaced apart along the length direction of the fastener (31).

4. The cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette pack appearance inspection installation assembly also includes a locking member. The fixing member (31) also has an adjustment hole (312). The locking member passes through the adjustment hole (312) and is connected to the lighting lamp (400). The locking member can slide along the extension direction of the adjustment hole (312) so that the lighting lamp (400) can rotate relative to the fixing member (31).

5. The cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adjustment hole (312) has an arc-shaped waist structure.

6. The cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette pack appearance inspection installation assembly also includes a second connector. The sliding member (33) includes a connecting part (331) and two pressing parts (332). The connecting part (331) is connected to the camera (500). There is a connecting hole and a locking gap (4) between the two pressing parts (332). The connecting hole is configured to allow the support member (32) to slide through. The second connector passes through the two pressing parts (332) and adjusts the size of the locking gap (4) so ​​that the two pressing parts (332) can press against the outer periphery of the support member (32).

7. The cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping part (332) has a connecting hole (5), and the second connecting member is sequentially inserted into the two clamping parts (332) corresponding to the connecting hole (5).

8. The cigarette pack appearance inspection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting bracket (2) includes a mounting base (21) and a support base (22). One end of the support base (22) is mounted on the fixed bracket (1), and the other end of the support base (22) is mounted on the mounting base (21).

9. The cigarette pack appearance inspection assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support base (22) has a "7" shaped structure.

10. The cigarette pack appearance inspection and installation assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cigarette pack appearance inspection mounting assembly also includes a third connector. The mounting base (21) has an oblong hole, and the third connector passes through the oblong hole and is connected to the laser sensor (200).