Circulating smoke box bar code pasting area cleaning device
By combining the felt pad brush and air jet cleaning technology of the barcode pasting area cleaning device in the recirculating cigarette box, the problem of loose barcode pasting is solved, achieving stable barcode pasting and efficient utilization of the recirculating cigarette box.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA TOBACCO HENAN IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the barcode sticker area on the reusable cigarette box is not thoroughly cleaned and then coated with talcum powder and dust, resulting in the barcode not being firmly attached and easily lost during transportation, affecting the traceability of the finished cigarette box and increasing labor costs.
A cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of a recirculating cigarette box is designed. It uses a combination of felt pads and air jets to remove talcum powder, dust and debris from the barcode pasting area by brushing with the felt pads and blowing with compressed air, ensuring the cleanliness of the barcode pasting area.
It effectively removes talcum powder and dust from the barcode pasting area, improves the adhesion of barcodes, reduces loss, lowers labor costs, and increases the reusability of reusable cigarette boxes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tobacco production technology, specifically relating to a cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of a reusable cigarette box. Background Technology
[0002] Finished cigarettes are packaged in cardboard boxes primarily for product protection, identification, and ease of distribution; they do not promote sales. Disposing of these boxes after a single use would be prohibitively costly. Therefore, recycling cigarette boxes does not negatively impact the brand image of cigarettes; on the contrary, recycling is an effective means of resource reuse and cost reduction. Considering both social and economic benefits, recycling cardboard boxes reduces the need for new boxes, increases recycling rates, saves energy, reduces consumption, and achieves green logistics.
[0003] Before transporting reusable cigarette cartons to the factory, the tobacco company's logistics center needs to remove the barcodes. Because the barcodes are quite sticky, dust, cardboard dust, and other debris adhere to them during removal, leaving adhesive residue on the barcode area. Since complete cleaning is not possible and barcodes are often pasted in the same location, talcum powder is applied to the reusable cigarette cartons to prevent residue from causing them to stick together. However, when the factory uses these talcum powder-coated cartons, the barcode adhesion is poor due to the talcum powder, dust, and cardboard dust on the barcode area. This makes barcodes prone to loss during transport, resulting in untraceable finished cigarette cartons, difficulty in warehousing, and increased labor costs.
[0004] Therefore, how to design a cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of a reusable cigarette box to keep the barcode pasting area on the reusable cigarette box relatively clean has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of a reusable cigarette box, so as to solve the above-mentioned technical problems in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of a circulating cigarette box includes a bracket, a fixed base, a movable plate, an air jet pipe, and a controller. The bracket is vertically mounted on one side of a cigarette box conveying device. The fixed base is connected to the upper end of the bracket and is located directly above the circulating cigarette box on the cigarette box conveying device. The movable plate includes an inclined section that is higher on the left and lower on the right, and a bent section connected to the left end of the inclined section, the bent section bending upwards. The inclined section is rotatably connected to the lower end of the fixed base, and a space is provided between the upper end of the bent section and the upper part of the fixed base. It has a spring; a felt pad is provided on the bottom surface of the inclined section for contacting the barcode pasting area of the circulating smoke box; a support rod extending to the right is provided on the fixed base, the air jet pipe is connected to the support rod, the air jet pipe is provided with a nozzle for air jetting onto the top surface of the circulating smoke box, one end of the air jet pipe is connected to the compressed air supply line through an air supply pipe; a solenoid valve is provided on the air supply pipe, and a smoke box position sensor is also provided on the bracket, the smoke box position sensor and the solenoid valve are respectively electrically connected to the controller.
[0008] Preferably, the bracket is a height-adjustable bracket.
[0009] Preferably, the connection between the inclined section and the fixed seat is close to the bent section.
[0010] Preferably, the fixing base includes a fixing plate and a fixing frame, the fixing plate is vertically connected to the upper end of the bracket, and the upper end of the fixing frame is connected to the fixing plate.
[0011] Preferably, the fixing plate has an L-shaped structure.
[0012] Preferably, a connecting protrusion is provided on the top surface of the inclined section, and the lower end of the fixing frame has an opening for accommodating the connecting protrusion. The two ends of the connecting protrusion are respectively rotatably connected to two side plates at the opening of the fixing frame via a rotating shaft.
[0013] Preferably, the cigarette box positioning sensor is a photoelectric sensor.
[0014] Preferably, the jet pipe is horizontally arranged, and a plurality of jet holes are evenly arranged on the jet pipe.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] This utility model discloses a cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of a circulating cigarette box. During use, the cigarette box conveying device transports the circulating cigarette box. When the top surface of the circulating cigarette box contacts the felt pad, the felt pad, located on the bottom surface of the inclined section and held in close contact with the top surface of the circulating cigarette box by the action of a spring, ensures that the felt pad remains firmly in contact with the top surface of the circulating cigarette box. As the circulating cigarette box continues to be transported backward, the felt pad sweeps the barcode pasting area and the top surface of the cigarette box aligned with the barcode pasting area. Simultaneously, the cigarette box positioning sensor detects when the circulating cigarette box reaches the cleaning position and sends a signal to the controller. The controller then activates the solenoid valve, causing compressed air to enter the jet pipe and be ejected from the nozzle. This compressed air blows away talcum powder, dust, cardboard dust, and other debris from the top surface of the circulating cigarette box containing the barcode pasting area. As can be seen, this utility model can not only use compressed air to clean the top surface of the circulating smoke box and the barcode pasting area, but also use a felt pad to sweep the barcode pasting area, thereby making the barcode pasting area cleaner and thus making the barcode pasted in the next process more firmly. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below, and the specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of the circulating cigarette box provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the movable plate and the fixed base in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0020] Marked in the attached diagram:
[0021] 11. Bracket; 21. Fixing plate; 22. Fixing frame; 23. Left vertical plate; 24. Weight reduction hole;
[0022] 31. Inclined section; 32. Felt pad; 33. Spring; 34. Connecting protrusion; 35. Rotating shaft.
[0023] 36. Bending section; 41. Support rod; 51. Jet pipe; 52. Nozzle; 61. Gas delivery pipe.
[0024] 62. Solenoid valve; 71. Smoke box position sensor; 81. Controller; 91. Connecting connector. Detailed Implementation
[0025] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.
[0026] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.
[0027] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.
[0028] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.
[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of a circulating cigarette box, which includes a bracket 11, a fixed base, a movable plate, an air jet pipe 51, and a controller 81. The bracket 11 is vertically arranged on one side of the cigarette box conveying device. The fixed base is connected to the upper end of the bracket 11 and is located directly above the circulating cigarette box on the cigarette box conveying device. The movable plate includes an inclined section 31 with the left side higher than the right side and a bent section 36 connected to the left end of the inclined section, the bent section bending upwards. The inclined section 31 is rotatably connected to the lower end of the fixed base, and the upper end of the bent section is connected to the upper part of the fixed base. A spring is provided between the sections; a felt pad 32 for contacting the barcode pasting area of the circulating smoke box is provided on the bottom surface of the inclined section 31; a support rod extending to the right is provided on the fixed base; the air jet pipe is connected to the support rod 41; the air jet pipe 51 is provided with a nozzle 52 for air jetting onto the top surface of the circulating smoke box; one end of the air jet pipe is connected to the compressed air supply pipeline through the air supply pipe 61; a solenoid valve 62 is provided on the air supply pipe; a smoke box position sensor 71 is also provided on the bracket 11; the smoke box position sensor 71 and the solenoid valve 62 are electrically connected to the controller 81 respectively.
[0030] The cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of the circulating cigarette box provided in this embodiment of the utility model involves the cigarette box conveying device conveying the circulating cigarette box. When the top surface of the circulating cigarette box contacts the felt pad 32, the felt pad is set on the bottom surface of the inclined section 31, and under the action of the spring 33, the felt pad 32 can always be tightly attached to the top surface of the circulating cigarette box. As the circulating cigarette box continues to be conveyed backward, the felt pad can be used to sweep the barcode pasting area and the top surface of the cigarette box that is in a straight line with the barcode pasting area. At the same time, the cigarette box positioning sensor will detect when the circulating cigarette box reaches the cleaning position and send a signal to the controller. The controller controls the solenoid valve to act, so that compressed air enters the jet pipe 51 and is then sprayed out from the nozzle 52. The compressed air blows away the talcum powder, dust, cardboard dust, and other debris on the top surface of the circulating cigarette box with the barcode pasting area. As can be seen, this utility model can not only use compressed air to clean the top surface of the circulating smoke box and the barcode pasting area, but also use a felt pad to sweep the barcode pasting area, thereby making the barcode pasting area cleaner and thus making the barcode pasted in the next process more firmly.
[0031] Furthermore, the bracket 11 is a height-adjustable bracket. This design allows for easy adjustment of the bracket's height (i.e., its vertical length) by raising or lowering it. This adjustment, based on the height of the cigarette box, allows for adjustment of the height of the movable plate, ensuring the felt pad 32 fits snugly against the top surface of the circulating cigarette box for optimal cleaning. It also enhances the device's versatility, making it suitable for cleaning barcode affixed areas on circulating cigarette boxes of different sizes.
[0032] Preferably, the connection between the inclined section 31 and the fixed seat is close to the bent section 36, so that under the action of the spring, the felt pad 32 is always in close contact with the top surface of the circulating smoke box.
[0033] Furthermore, the fixing base includes a fixing plate 21 and a fixing frame 22. The fixing plate is vertically connected to the upper end of the bracket 11, and the upper end of the fixing frame is connected to the fixing plate, thus simplifying the structure of the fixing base. It can be understood that at this time, the inclined section is rotatably connected to the lower end of the fixing frame, one end of the spring 33 is connected to the upper end of the bent section, and the other end of the spring is connected to the upper part of the fixing frame.
[0034] Preferably, the fixing plate 21 has an L-shaped structure, which makes the fixing plate 21 stronger.
[0035] Specifically, a connecting protrusion 34 is provided on the top surface of the inclined section 31, and the lower end of the fixed frame has an opening for accommodating the connecting protrusion 34. Both ends of the connecting protrusion are rotatably connected to two side plates at the opening of the fixed frame via rotating shafts 35. This design facilitates a convenient rotatable connection between the inclined section and the fixed frame. Preferably, the connecting protrusion is positioned close to the bent section.
[0036] In one specific embodiment, the fixing frame 22 can be a vertically arranged rectangular frame with an open right end and an opening at the bottom. The left vertical plate 23 of the fixing frame is provided with a weight-reducing hole 24 to make the fixing frame lighter.
[0037] In other embodiments, instead of a spring, a torsion spring can be used. The torsion spring is mounted on a rotating shaft, with its two ends positioned on the top surface of the left vertical plate and the inclined section, respectively. The torsion spring causes the inclined section to tilt. Using this method, the barcode sticker area can also be cleaned using a felt pad.
[0038] Preferably, the smoke box positioning sensor 71 is a photoelectric sensor. Preferably, the jet pipe and the air delivery pipe can be connected via a connector 91.
[0039] Specifically, the jet pipe 51 is horizontally arranged, and a plurality of jet holes 52 are evenly arranged on the jet pipe 51, so that the top surface of the circulating smoke box can be better cleaned.
[0040] The cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of the recirculating cigarette box of this utility model is installed on one side of the cigarette box conveying device. When the recirculating cigarette box moves with the cigarette box conveying device, it can use a felt pad to sweep the barcode pasting area without the need for other external force to push it, which greatly reduces the modification cost. At the same time, its structure is simple, and only the felt pad needs to be replaced periodically, resulting in low maintenance costs. It only uses a solenoid valve and a cigarette box position sensor. It only blows the air when it detects that the recirculating cigarette box has reached the cleaning position, which reduces energy consumption. Furthermore, this device cleans the barcode pasting area of the recirculating cigarette box before pasting the barcode, which can reduce the phenomenon of barcode loosening, lifting, falling off, and loss. Therefore, as long as the recirculating cigarette box is not damaged, it can be reused indefinitely, thereby improving the reuse rate of the recirculating cigarette box.
[0041] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of a reusable cigarette box, characterized in that, It includes a bracket, a fixed base, a movable plate, an air jet pipe, and a controller. The bracket is vertically mounted on one side of the cigarette box conveying device. The fixed base is connected to the upper end of the bracket and is located directly above the circulating cigarette box on the cigarette box conveying device. The movable plate includes an inclined section that is higher on the left and lower on the right, and a bent section connected to the left end of the inclined section, the bent section bending upwards. The inclined section is rotatably connected to the lower end of the fixed base, and a spring is provided between the upper end of the bent section and the upper part of the fixed base. A felt pad for contacting the barcode pasting area of the circulating cigarette box is provided on the bottom surface of the inclined section. A support rod extending to the right is provided on the fixed base, and the air jet pipe is connected to the support rod. The air jet pipe is provided with nozzles for spraying air onto the top surface of the circulating cigarette box, and one end of the air jet pipe is connected to a compressed air supply line through an air supply pipe. A solenoid valve is provided on the air supply pipe, and a cigarette box positioning sensor is also provided on the bracket. The cigarette box positioning sensor and the solenoid valve are electrically connected to the controller.
2. The cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of the recirculating cigarette box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is a height-adjustable bracket.
3. The cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of the recirculating cigarette box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection between the inclined section and the fixed seat is close to the bent section.
4. The cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of the recirculating cigarette box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing base includes a fixing plate and a fixing frame. The fixing plate is vertically connected to the upper end of the bracket, and the upper end of the fixing frame is connected to the fixing plate.
5. The cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of the recirculating cigarette box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing plate has an L-shaped structure.
6. The cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of the recirculating cigarette box according to claim 4, characterized in that, A connecting protrusion is provided on the top surface of the inclined section, and the lower end of the fixed frame has an opening for accommodating the connecting protrusion. The two ends of the connecting protrusion are rotatably connected to two side plates at the opening of the fixed frame via a rotating shaft.
7. The cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of the recirculating cigarette box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette box positioning sensor is a photoelectric sensor.
8. The cleaning device for the barcode pasting area of a reusable cigarette box according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The jet pipe is horizontally positioned, and a plurality of jet holes are evenly distributed on the jet pipe.