A three-way distributor for cigarette silk production and a cigarette production line

Abstract

The utility model provides a cigarette silk making with tee bend material distributor and cigarette production line, cigarette silk making with tee bend material distributor includes main part, material distribution board group and linkage assembly, and main part includes feed port, first discharge port and second discharge port, material distribution board group includes rotatably being arranged first material distribution board of first discharge port top and rotatably being arranged second material distribution board of second discharge port top, and linkage assembly includes drive cylinder and linkage rod, and drive cylinder passes through linkage rod and drives first material distribution board and second material distribution board rotation simultaneously to make first discharge port be opened or second discharge port be opened. The cigarette silk making with tee bend material distributor makes material be able to realize accurate line change, avoids to appear the production material to go wrong production line, causes the problem of mixed brand, also need not manual realization line change's quick switching, overall structure simple assembly uses convenient, and cost is low, can be applicable to the production line of needing multiple material distributor, guarantees the efficient operation of production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of feeder technology for cigarette production lines, and in particular to a three-way feeder for cigarette shredding and a cigarette production line. Background Technology

[0002] The tobacco processing line adopts a "two-head, three-body, two-tail" production line layout, namely two tobacco pretreatment production lines, three shredding and drying production lines, and two blending and flavoring lines. Storage cabinets are used for transfer in the middle, and material distributors are used to transfer materials to the production line during the in-cabinet and out-of-cabinet production operations.

[0003] The feeders on the production line are generally installed at high positions, and there are many of them, making manual inspection labor-intensive. Current intelligent monitoring relies on magnetic switches installed on the housing of pneumatic cylinders to detect the extension and retraction of push rods to determine the opening and closing status of flaps. During production, the vibration of the belt conveyor causes the pneumatic cylinders to vibrate continuously, making the magnetic switches prone to loosening and resulting in inaccurate detection. Furthermore, aging of the magnet attached to the cylinder push rod or leaks in the cylinder's air passages causing the push rod to malfunction can also lead to detection failures. Ultimately, this results in production materials being sent to the wrong production line, causing serious consequences such as mixed materials.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a three-way feeder for cigarette making to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a three-way feeder for cigarette making and a cigarette production line, which effectively solves the problems of high manual labor intensity and production materials going to the wrong production line due to inaccurate detection in the existing feeders.

[0006] According to a first aspect of this utility model, a three-way feeder for cigarette making is provided, wherein the three-way feeder for cigarette making includes a main body, a feeder plate assembly, and a linkage component. The main body includes an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The feeder plate assembly includes a first feeder plate rotatably disposed on the top of the first outlet and a second feeder plate rotatably disposed on the top of the second outlet. The linkage component includes a driving cylinder and a linkage rod. The driving cylinder drives the first feeder plate and the second feeder plate to rotate simultaneously through the linkage rod, so that the first outlet or the second outlet is opened.

[0007] Preferably, the feed inlet is connected to the first discharge outlet and the second discharge outlet, and the first and second distribution plates are positioned close to the feed inlet.

[0008] Preferably, the main body is formed in an inverted Y-shaped structure, and the first discharge port and the second discharge port are symmetrically arranged along the center line of the main body.

[0009] Preferably, the area of ​​the first material distribution plate and the area of ​​the second material distribution plate correspond to the cross-sectional area of ​​the first discharge port and the cross-sectional area of ​​the second discharge port, respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the ends of the first and second material distribution plates are provided with sealing elements.

[0011] Preferably, the first material distribution plate is rotatably disposed on the top of the first discharge port via a first rotating shaft, and the second material distribution plate is rotatably disposed on the top of the second discharge port via a second rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the linkage assembly further includes a first link and a second link, the end of the first link being connected to the first rotating shaft, the end of the second link being connected to the second rotating shaft, and the two ends of the linkage being connected to the middle of the first link and the end of the second link, respectively.

[0013] Preferably, the driving cylinder includes a telescopic rod, the end of which is hinged to the end of the first connecting rod, and the end of the driving cylinder away from the telescopic rod is hinged to the main body.

[0014] Preferably, the three-way feeder for cigarette making further includes an indicator component, which includes an indicator needle, a first contact point and a second contact point respectively disposed on the inner wall of the first discharge port, and the indicator needle can swing together with the first feed plate.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a cigarette production line is provided, wherein the cigarette production line includes a three-way feeder for cigarette shredding as described above.

[0016] According to this utility model, a three-way feeder for cigarette manufacturing, through the cooperation of the main body, the feeder plate assembly, and the linkage components, allows the first and second feeder plates to swing simultaneously at the same angle, ensuring that only one of the first and second discharge ports can be opened at any given time. This enables precise material transfer and prevents materials from going to the wrong production line, thus avoiding mixing issues. Furthermore, the cooperation of the driving cylinder and the linkage rod allows for rapid line switching without manual intervention. This three-way feeder for cigarette manufacturing has a simple overall structure, is easy to assemble and use, has low production costs, and is suitable for production lines requiring multiple feeders, ensuring efficient operation of the production line.

[0017] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Fig. 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a three-way feeder for cigarette making according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0020] Fig. 2 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the driving cylinder of the three-way feeder for cigarette making according to an embodiment of the present invention in the retracted state;

[0021] Fig. 3 This diagram shows a schematic of the structure of the three-way feeder for cigarette making according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the driving cylinder in the extended state.

[0022] Reference numerals: 101-Inlet; 102-First outlet; 103-Second outlet; 201-First dividing plate; 202-Second dividing plate; 203-First rotating shaft; 204-Second rotating shaft; 301-Drive cylinder; 302-Connecting rod; 303-First connecting rod; 304-Second connecting rod; 305-Telescopic rod; 401-Indicator needle; 402-First contact; 403-Second contact. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] According to the first aspect of this utility model, a three-way feeder for cigarette making is provided, such as... Figs. 1-3 As shown, the three-way feeder for cigarette making is used for material transfer in a cigarette production line. The three-way feeder for cigarette making includes a main body, a feeder plate assembly, and a linkage component.

[0028] In the following description, reference will be made to Figs. 1-3 This section describes the detailed structure of the main body, distribution plate assembly, and linkage components of the three-way feeder for cigarette making.

[0029] like Figs. 1-3As shown, in this embodiment, the main body may include an inlet 101, a first outlet 102, and a second outlet 103. Material enters through the inlet 101 and flows out through either the first outlet 102 or the second outlet 103, thereby achieving material transfer production. A distribution plate assembly allows material to flow directionally from either the first outlet 102 or the second outlet 103. The distribution plate assembly includes a first distribution plate 201 rotatably disposed on top of the first outlet 102 and a second distribution plate 202 rotatably disposed on top of the second outlet 103. The first distribution plate 201 and the second distribution plate 202 swing simultaneously at the same angle. Since the first distribution plate 201 and the second distribution plate 202 are respectively disposed on top of the first outlet 102 and the second outlet 103, material can only flow out from either the first outlet 102 or the second outlet 103. The simultaneous oscillation of the first and second feed plates 201 and 202 is achieved through a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly includes a driving cylinder 301 and a connecting rod 302. The driving cylinder 301, via the connecting rod 302, simultaneously drives the first and second feed plates 201 and 202 to rotate, thereby opening either the first discharge port 102 or the second discharge port 103. Through the cooperation of the driving cylinder 301 and the connecting rod 302, the linkage assembly enables the three-way feeder for cigarette making to quickly switch between opening and closing the first and second discharge ports 102 and 103 without manual intervention, ensuring operational efficiency.

[0030] This three-way feeder for cigarette manufacturing, through the cooperation of its main body, feeder plate assembly, and linkage components, ensures that only one of the first discharge port 102 and the second discharge port 103 can be opened at any given time by simultaneously swinging the first feeder plate 201 and the second feeder plate 202 at the same angle. This allows for precise material transfer, preventing materials from going to the wrong production line and causing mixing issues. The coordinated action of the cylinder 301 and the linkage rod 302 enables rapid line switching without manual intervention. This three-way feeder for cigarette manufacturing has a simple overall structure, is easy to assemble and use, has low production costs, and is suitable for production lines requiring multiple feeders, ensuring efficient operation.

[0031] Preferably, such as Figs. 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the feed inlet 101 is connected to the first discharge outlet 102 and the second discharge outlet 103, and the first and second distribution plates 201 and 202 are positioned close to the feed inlet 101. The positions of the first and second distribution plates 201 and 202 need to allow the first and second discharge outlets 102 and 103 to be closed or opened; therefore, they are positioned close to the feed inlet 101.

[0032] Preferably, such as Figs. 1-3As shown in the embodiment, in order to realize the three-way structure, the main body is formed into an inverted Y-shaped structure, and the first discharge port 102 and the second discharge port 103 are symmetrically arranged along the center line of the main body.

[0033] Preferably, such as Figs. 1-3 As shown in the embodiment, in order to avoid material leakage, the area of ​​the first material distribution plate 201 and the area of ​​the second material distribution plate 202 correspond to the cross-sectional area of ​​the first discharge port 102 and the cross-sectional area of ​​the second discharge port 103.

[0034] Preferably, such as Figs. 1-3 As shown, in the embodiment, the ends of the first distribution plate 201 and the second distribution plate 202 are provided with sealing elements. The sealing elements can be, for example, rubber pads or other soft materials. When the first distribution plate 201 and the second distribution plate 202 abut against the inner walls of the first discharge port 102 and the second discharge port 103, they can effectively protect the inner walls of the first discharge port 102 and the second discharge port 103, and can also further prevent material leakage.

[0035] Preferably, such as Figs. 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the first material distribution plate 201 is rotatably disposed on the top of the first discharge port 102 via the first rotating shaft 203, and the second material distribution plate 202 is rotatably disposed on the top of the second discharge port 103 via the second rotating shaft 204.

[0036] Preferably, such as Figs. 1-3 and Fig. 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the linkage assembly may further include a first link 303 and a second link 304. The end of the first link 303 is connected to the first rotating shaft 203, and the end of the second link 304 is connected to the second rotating shaft 204. The two ends of the linkage 302 are respectively connected to the middle of the first link 303 and the end of the second link 304. The length of the first link 303 is greater than the length of the second link 304. Rotation of the first link 303 can drive the first rotating shaft 203 to rotate, and rotation of the second link 304 can drive the second rotating shaft 204 to rotate. The linkage 302 is connected to both the first link 303 and the second link 304, enabling the first link 303 and the second link 304 to swing synchronously.

[0037] Preferably, such as Fig. 3 and Fig. 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the driving cylinder 301 includes a telescopic rod 305, the end of which is hinged to the end of the first connecting rod 303, and the end of the driving cylinder 301 away from the telescopic rod 305 is hinged to the main body. The hinge can be achieved by a pin passing through the ends of the two components, which is known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0038] Preferably, such as Fig. 3As shown, in this embodiment, to facilitate knowing the open and closed state of the material channel, the three-way feeder for cigarette making may further include an indicator component. The indicator component includes an indicator needle 401, and two first contact points 402 and second contact points 403 respectively disposed on the inner walls of the first discharge port 102. The indicator needle 401 is disposed on the first rotating shaft 203 and can swing together with the first feed plate 201. Fig. 1 As shown, when the first distribution plate 201 is located on the right and the first discharge port 102 is closed, the indicator needle 401 should also be located on the right and in contact with the second contact 403. If the first distribution plate 201 is located on the left and the first discharge port 102 is open, the indicator needle 401 should also be located on the left and in contact with the first contact 402. However, for ease of description and illustration, the indicator needle 401 is positioned in the middle. Both the first contact 402 and the second contact 403 can be contact sensors. Furthermore, for ease of observation, the indicator needle 401 can be set to red to facilitate observation of the pointer's direction.

[0039] The process of using this three-way feeder for cigarette making is as follows: (e.g., ...) Fig. 1 As shown in the embodiment, the telescopic rod 305 driving the cylinder 301 is in the retracted state, and both the first connecting rod 303 and the second connecting rod 304 are in the position on the right side of the figure. At this time, both the first material distribution plate 201 and the second material distribution plate 202 are in the position shown. Fig. 2 In the left position, the first discharge port 102 is open and the second discharge port 103 is closed. Material flows out through the first discharge port 102. At this time, the indicator needle 401 is on the left and in contact with the first contact point 402, and the operation control computer interface displays that the first discharge port 102 is open and the second discharge port 103 is closed. Fig. 1 As shown in the embodiment, the telescopic rod 305 that drives the cylinder 301 is in the extended state, and both the first connecting rod 303 and the second connecting rod 304 are in the position on the left side of the figure. At this time, both the first material distribution plate 201 and the second material distribution plate 202 are in the extended state. Fig. 3 Fig. 1 In the right position, the first discharge port 102 is closed and the second discharge port 103 is opened. The material flows out through the second discharge port 103. At this time, the indicator needle 401 is located on the right and is in contact with the second contact 403. The first discharge port 102 is closed and the second discharge port 103 is opened on the operation control computer interface.

[0040] This three-way feeder for cigarette manufacturing, through the cooperation of its main body, feeder plate assembly, and linkage components, ensures that only one of the first and second feeder ports can be opened at any given time by simultaneously swinging the first and second feeder plates at the same angle. This allows for precise material transfer, preventing materials from entering the wrong production line and causing mixing issues. The coordinated action of the cylinder and linkage rod enables rapid line switching without manual intervention. This three-way feeder for cigarette manufacturing features a simple overall structure, is easy to assemble and use, has low production costs, and is suitable for production lines requiring multiple feeders, ensuring efficient operation.

[0041] Furthermore, according to a second aspect of this utility model, a cigarette production line is provided, the cigarette production line including the three-way feeder for cigarette shredding as described above.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely specific implementations of this application, used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. The protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features, within the technical scope disclosed in this application. Such modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be covered within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A three-way feeder for cigarette making, characterized in that, The three-way feeder for cigarette making includes a main body, a feed plate assembly, and a linkage component. The main body includes an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The feed plate assembly includes a first feed plate rotatably disposed on top of the first outlet and a second feed plate rotatably disposed on top of the second outlet. The linkage component includes a driving cylinder and a linkage rod. The driving cylinder drives the first feed plate and the second feed plate to rotate simultaneously through the linkage rod, so that the first outlet or the second outlet is opened.

2. The three-way feeder for cigarette making according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feed inlet is connected to the first discharge outlet and the second discharge outlet, and the first and second distribution plates are positioned close to the feed inlet.

3. The three-way feeder for cigarette making according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body is formed into an inverted Y-shaped structure, and the first discharge port and the second discharge port are symmetrically arranged along the center line of the main body.

4. The three-way feeder for cigarette making according to claim 1, characterized in that, The area of ​​the first material distribution plate and the area of ​​the second material distribution plate correspond to the cross-sectional area of ​​the first discharge port and the cross-sectional area of ​​the second discharge port, respectively.

5. The three-way feeder for cigarette making according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ends of the first and second material distribution plates are provided with sealing elements.

6. The three-way feeder for cigarette making according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first material distribution plate is rotatably disposed on the top of the first discharge port via a first rotating shaft, and the second material distribution plate is rotatably disposed on the top of the second discharge port via a second rotating shaft.

7. The three-way feeder for cigarette making according to claim 6, characterized in that, The linkage assembly further includes a first link and a second link, the end of the first link being connected to the first rotating shaft, the end of the second link being connected to the second rotating shaft, and the two ends of the linkage being connected to the middle of the first link and the end of the second link, respectively.

8. The three-way feeder for cigarette making according to claim 7, characterized in that, The driving cylinder includes a telescopic rod, the end of which is hinged to the end of the first connecting rod, and the end of the driving cylinder away from the telescopic rod is hinged to the main body.

9. The three-way feeder for cigarette making according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-way feeder for cigarette making also includes an indicator component, which includes an indicator needle, a first contact point and a second contact point respectively disposed on the inner wall of the first discharge port, and the indicator needle can swing together with the first feed plate.

10. A cigarette production line, characterized in that, The cigarette production line includes a three-way feeder for cigarette shredding as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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