A cigarette rod clamping jaw
By designing cigarette stick clamps, the safety hazards of cigarette stick conveyor blockages are solved, enabling rapid cleaning of blocked cigarette sticks outside the conveyor line. It is suitable for multi-layer conveyor lines, reduces personal injury risks, provides uniform clamping force, and offers flexible cleaning methods.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HONGTA TOBACCO (GROUP) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tobacco machinery technology, specifically relating to a cigarette pack gripper. Background Technology
[0002] The packaged cigarette sticks need to be boxed for shipment. The workshop uses a cigarette stick conveyor line to transport the cigarette sticks to the boxing location. Currently, the workshop's cigarette stick conveyor line has a double-layer structure with a vertical spacing of only 0.45 meters, resulting in limited space. There are nine horizontal conveyor channels. When cigarette sticks become blocked during transport, they need to be manually cleared to prevent disruption to the equipment's operation.
[0003] Furthermore, the blockage of cigarette sticks occurs at the inlet of the conveyor's chute. When the sealing machine changes lanes, the lever actuates. If there are cigarette sticks present at that moment, the lever will deflect or knock them into the chute inlet. Normally, the cigarette sticks slide down the chute. If a cigarette stick knocked away by the lever blocks the chute laterally, a blockage will occur, eventually causing the blockage sensor to stop the conveyor line.
[0004] The current solution for cigarette stick blockage is as follows: When blockages occur in the middle channels of the lower-level cigarette stick conveyor, maintenance personnel cannot reach the blocked cigarette sticks from outside the entire conveyor line. In this case, maintenance personnel need to crawl to the middle channel's sliding opening to remove the blocked cigarette sticks. Alternatively, maintenance personnel can stand in the center of the upper conveyor line to retrieve the blocked cigarette sticks from the middle of the lower-level conveyor line. When a blockage occurs on the upper-level cigarette stick conveyor line, the blocked cigarette sticks in the middle of the upper-level conveyor line are also out of reach for maintenance personnel from outside the entire conveyor line. Maintenance personnel must stand on the lower-level conveyor line to retrieve the cigarette sticks in the middle of the upper-level conveyor line.
[0005] However, the above solution has the following problems: if maintenance personnel lie on the lower conveyor line, they could be scraped by the conveyor belt running above. Alternatively, there is a danger when maintenance personnel step on the edge of the lower conveyor line. Furthermore, when the distance between the upper and lower conveyor lines is smaller, personnel cannot climb in.
[0006] This application is submitted in order to address the above issues. Utility Model Content
[0007] This application provides a cigarette stick gripper, which includes: a handle assembly, a connecting rod 3, and a gripper assembly;
[0008] The handle assembly and the gripper assembly are respectively connected to both ends of the connecting rod 3;
[0009] The handle assembly includes: handle 1 and handle base 2;
[0010] The handle 1 can rotate around its connection point with the connecting rod 3, or the handle 1 can rotate around its connection point with the handle seat 2.
[0011] The gripper assembly includes: a first gripper plate 4 and a second gripper plate 5;
[0012] The first gripper plate 4 is connected to the connecting rod 3;
[0013] The first gripping plate 4 and the second gripping plate 5 are connected in the middle by a tension spring 6, and a cigarette clamping cavity is formed between the lower part of the first gripping plate 4 and the lower part of the second gripping plate 5.
[0014] The second gripping plate 5 can rotate around its connection point with the connecting rod 3, or the second gripping plate 5 can rotate around its connection point with the first gripping plate 4.
[0015] The handle 1 and the second gripping plate 5 are connected by a connector 7, so that:
[0016] By rotating the handle 1, the connecting piece 7 pulls the second gripping plate 5 to rotate within the tension range of the tension spring 6, thereby changing the size of the cigarette stick clamping cavity.
[0017] Preferably, a first clamping pad 11 is provided on the side of the lower part of the first gripping plate 4 facing the cigarette clamping cavity, and a second clamping pad 10 is provided on the side of the lower part of the second gripping plate 5 facing the cigarette clamping cavity.
[0018] Preferably, the cigarette bar gripper further includes a reflector 8 disposed above the connecting rod 3 for viewing the status of the cigarette bar below.
[0019] Preferably, the angle between the reflector 8 and the connecting rod 3 is 0 to 90 degrees.
[0020] Preferably, the connecting rod 3 is a telescopic rod used to retract the cigarette clip when not in use.
[0021] Preferably, the connector 7 is a steel wire rope.
[0022] Preferably, the lower parts of the first gripper plate 4 and the second gripper plate 5 have pointed tips for easy insertion into the slide.
[0023] Specifically, the tip can be any shape, for example: it may appear to be formed by shaving off a portion of the lower outer wall of the first gripping plate 4, or by shaving off a portion of the lower outer wall of the second gripping plate 5, or by shaving off a portion of the lower inner wall of the first gripping plate 4, or by shaving off a portion of the lower inner wall of the second gripping plate 5, or by shaving off a portion of the lower inner wall of the second clamping pad 10, or by shaving off a portion of the lower inner wall of the first clamping pad, or any combination of the above. Here, the side closer to the cigarette clamping cavity is called the "inner wall," and the side farther from the cigarette clamping cavity is called the "outer wall."
[0024] In particular, if the cigarette stick is right against the slide wall, the pointed design allows the cigarette stick clamp to slide down the slide wall to clamp the cigarette stick, preventing the cigarette stick clamp from getting stuck on the cigarette stick and being unable to extend further.
[0025] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0026] 1. Using the cigarette stick gripper of this application, maintenance personnel can stand outside the entire cigarette stick conveyor line and clamp out the cigarette sticks that are blocked on the conveyor line, avoiding the danger of personnel picking up cigarette sticks, which is quick and convenient.
[0027] 2. The device of this application can also be used on conveyor lines with more than two layers, and can be used on any suitable cigarette bar conveyor line.
[0028] 3. The length of the first gripping plate 4 and the second gripping plate 5 in this application can be made longer, so as to facilitate the insertion into the sliding opening to grip the tobacco stick inside.
[0029] 4. The cigarette bar gripper of this application is also designed with a reflector, such as a mirror. The installation angle of the reflector is adjustable, which is used to see the cigarette bar at the entrance of the sliding channel. Without the mirror, it would be impossible to see what kind of blockage the cigarette bar is caused, and therefore it cannot be gripped. This is because there are many ways in which the cigarette bar can become blocked in the entrance of the sliding channel.
[0030] 5. Traditional clips are designed to press and clamp, which can lead to uneven pressure from the user, causing the cigarette stick to fall off if the pressure is too low or to break if the pressure is too high.
[0031] The proposed solution employs a release-clamping method, which offers the following advantages: 1. The rod is relatively long, allowing for easy release of the grip after clamping the cigarette stick, thus simplifying use. Unlike traditional methods where the rod may slip off due to insufficient hand pressure during movement. 2. The clamping force is determined by the interaction between the connecting parts and the tension spring, ensuring a uniform and consistent clamping force, avoiding issues of insufficient or excessive clamping force. Attached Figure Description
[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cigarette clamp in this application.
[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper assembly structure of the cigarette bar gripper in this application.
[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the handle assembly structure of the cigarette holder in this application.
[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cigarette clamp structure from another angle.
[0036] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:
[0037] 1. Handle, 2. Handle base, 3. Connecting rod, 4. First gripping plate, 5. Second gripping plate, 6. Tension spring, 7. Connector, 8. Reflector, 9. Reflector fixing piece, 10. Second gripping plate pad, 11. First gripping plate pad. Detailed Implementation
[0038] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the embodiments.
[0039] Those skilled in the art will understand that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Where specific techniques or conditions are not specified in the embodiments, they are performed in accordance with the techniques or conditions described in the literature in the field or according to the product manual. Materials or equipment whose manufacturers are not specified are all conventional products that can be obtained by purchase.
[0040] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” used herein may also include the plural forms. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, “a plurality” means two or more. It should be further understood that the term “comprising” as used in the specification of this application means the presence of the stated feature, integer, step, operation, element, and / or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. It should be understood that when we say an element is “connected” to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there may be an intermediate element. Furthermore, the term “connected” as used herein can include wireless connections.
[0041] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0042] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used 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 as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0043] 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 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 application according to the specific circumstances.
[0044] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 being 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 being 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.
[0045] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.
[0046] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in general dictionaries should be understood to have the meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the prior art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless defined as herein.
[0047] like Figure 1-4 A cigarette stick gripper, the cigarette stick gripper comprising: a handle assembly, a connecting rod 3, and a gripper assembly; wherein the handle assembly and the gripper assembly are respectively connected to both ends of the connecting rod 3;
[0048] The handle assembly includes: handle 1 and handle base 2;
[0049] The handle 1 can rotate around its connection point with the connecting rod 3, or the handle 1 can rotate around its connection point with the handle seat 2.
[0050] The gripper assembly includes: a first gripper plate 4 and a second gripper plate 5;
[0051] The first gripper plate 4 is connected to the connecting rod 3;
[0052] The first gripping plate 4 and the second gripping plate 5 are connected in the middle by a tension spring 6, and a cigarette clamping cavity is formed between the lower part of the first gripping plate 4 and the lower part of the second gripping plate 5.
[0053] The second gripping plate 5 can rotate around its connection point with the connecting rod 3, or the second gripping plate 5 can rotate around its connection point with the first gripping plate 4.
[0054] The handle 1 and the second gripping plate 5 are connected by a connector 7, so that:
[0055] By rotating the handle 1, the connecting piece 7 pulls the second gripping plate 5 to rotate within the tension range of the tension spring 6, thereby changing the size of the cigarette stick clamping cavity.
[0056] Handle seat 2 is connected to connecting rod 3. Handle 1 is connected to handle seat 2 or handle 1 is connected to connecting rod 3.
[0057] The second gripper 5 is connected to the first gripper 4, or the second gripper 5 is connected to the connecting rod 3.
[0058] Both the first gripping plate 4 and the second gripping plate 5 include a connecting plate and a gripper plate. The gripper plate is located below the connecting plate and is used to grip the tobacco stick. The width of the gripper plate is slightly smaller than the width of the tobacco stick to avoid crushing it. The connecting plate of the first gripping plate 4 has a bent portion to connect to the connecting rod 3. A tension spring 6 connects the connecting plates of the two gripping plates.
[0059] A first clamping pad 11 is provided on the lower part of the first gripping plate 4 facing the cigarette clamping cavity, and a second clamping pad 10 is provided on the lower part of the second gripping plate 5 facing the cigarette clamping cavity. Specifically, the clamping pads are provided on the gripper plates. The clamping pads are soft rubber pads used to protect the cigarette stick when clamping it, while ensuring the contact area and compression.
[0060] The cigarette bar gripper also includes a reflector 8 positioned above the connecting rod 3 for viewing the status of the cigarette bar below. The reflector 8 can be a mirror or the like.
[0061] Preferably, the angle between the reflector 8 and the connecting rod 3 is 0 to 90 degrees.
[0062] Preferably, the connecting rod 3 is a telescopic rod used to retract the cigarette clip when not in use.
[0063] The connector 7 is a steel wire rope. The steel wire rope passes through the connecting rod 3, and one end of the steel wire rope is connected to the middle of the handle 1. The handle 1 has a bend for easy gripping. The other end of the steel wire rope is connected to the connecting plate of the second gripper plate 5.
[0064] Preferably, the lower parts of the first gripper plate 4 and the second gripper plate 5 have pointed tips for easy insertion into the slide.
[0065] Specifically, the tip can be any shape, for example: it may appear to be formed by shaving off a portion of the lower outer wall of the first gripping plate 4, or by shaving off a portion of the lower outer wall of the second gripping plate 5, or by shaving off a portion of the lower inner wall of the first gripping plate 4, or by shaving off a portion of the lower inner wall of the second gripping plate 5, or by shaving off a portion of the lower inner wall of the second clamping pad 10, or by shaving off a portion of the lower inner wall of the first clamping pad, or any combination of the above. Here, the side closer to the cigarette clamping cavity is called the "inner wall," and the side farther from the cigarette clamping cavity is called the "outer wall."
[0066] In particular, if the cigarette stick is right against the slide wall, the pointed design allows the cigarette stick clamp to slide down the slide wall to clamp the cigarette stick, preventing the cigarette stick clamp from getting stuck on the cigarette stick and being unable to extend further.
[0067] Specifically, a portion of the lower inner and outer walls of the gripper plate can be shaved off to form a pointed tip. Alternatively, a portion of the lower inner wall of the gripping pad can be shaved off to form a pointed tip. Furthermore, if the connecting plate is located outside the gripper plate, a portion of the lower outer wall of the connecting plate can be shaved off. The goal is simply to facilitate the insertion of the lower parts of the first gripper plate 4 and the second gripper plate 5 into the slide rail.
Claims
1. A cigarette clip, characterized in that, The cigarette bar gripper includes: a handle assembly, a connecting rod (3), and a gripper assembly; The handle assembly and the gripper assembly are respectively connected to both ends of the connecting rod (3); The handle assembly includes: a handle (1) and a handle base (2); The handle (1) can rotate around the connection point between itself and the connecting rod (3) or the handle (1) can rotate around the connection point between itself and the handle seat (2). The gripper assembly includes: a first gripper plate (4) and a second gripper plate (5); The first gripper plate (4) is connected to the connecting rod (3); The first gripping plate (4) and the second gripping plate (5) are connected in the middle by a tension spring (6), and a cigarette clamping cavity is formed between the lower part of the first gripping plate (4) and the lower part of the second gripping plate (5). The second gripper (5) rotates around its connection point with the connecting rod (3) or the second gripper (5) can rotate around its connection point with the first gripper (4); The handle (1) is connected to the second gripping plate (5) via a connector (7) so that: By rotating the handle (1), the connector (7) pulls the second gripping plate (5) to rotate within the tension range of the tension spring (6), thereby changing the size of the cigarette holder cavity.
2. The cigarette clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first clamping pad (11) is provided on the side of the lower part of the first gripping plate (4) facing the cigarette clamping cavity, and a second clamping pad (10) is provided on the side of the lower part of the second gripping plate (5) facing the cigarette clamping cavity.
3. The cigarette clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette bar gripper also includes a reflector (8) located above the connecting rod (3) for viewing the status of the cigarette bar below.
4. The cigarette clamp according to claim 3, characterized in that, The angle between the reflector (8) and the connecting rod (3) is 0 to 90 degrees.
5. The cigarette clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod (3) is a telescopic rod.
6. The cigarette clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (7) is a steel wire rope.
7. The cigarette clamp according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connector (7) is a steel wire rope.