A carton handling apparatus

Abstract

A kind of piece cigarette handling device, including support frame enclosed by upper support frame, lower support frame and column;Upper portion in the support frame is equipped with press plate, the upper side of press plate is equipped with for driving the drive mechanism of press plate along support frame height direction movement, the lower side of press plate is connected with buffer plate by first elastic element;The bottom of support frame is equipped with bearing plate;The lower portion of support frame two sides each is equipped with a side bracing plate, and the opposite side of two side bracing plates is connected with a baffle by second elastic element each.The utility model discloses through buffer plate and piece cigarette top flexible contact, baffle and piece cigarette side elastic fit, avoid piece cigarette in the process of handling and easily due to inertia occur to shake, tilt, even dump and cause piece cigarette deformation or package damage, guarantee the integrity of piece cigarette.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco logistics equipment technology, specifically a cigarette handling device. Background Technology

[0002] "Cigarette case" is a common term in the tobacco industry, referring to cigarettes packaged in cases, that is, finished cigarettes packaged in a large cardboard box in a certain quantity (such as 50 cartons, 100 cartons, etc.). This packaging form facilitates warehousing, transportation, and bulk distribution, and is a common form of cigarettes in tobacco logistics and retail. Cigarette case handling refers to the operation of transferring and transporting cigarettes packaged in cases (i.e., cigarette cases), which is commonly seen in tobacco warehousing, logistics transportation, and retail distribution scenarios.

[0003] Currently, the handling of cigarette cartons mostly relies on manual trolleys. However, this method relies solely on the weight of the cigarette cartons and mutual friction to maintain their stacked state. When the trolley turns, starts, stops, or the road surface is uneven, the cigarette cartons are prone to shaking, tilting, or even tipping over and scattering due to inertia. This not only affects handling efficiency but may also cause deformation of the cigarette packaging and damage to the cigarettes inside, resulting in economic losses. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problem that cigarette cartons are prone to swaying, tilting, or even tipping over during handling, which not only affects handling efficiency but may also cause packaging deformation and damage to the cigarettes inside, resulting in economic losses, this utility model provides a cigarette carton handling device.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a cigarette handling device, comprising a support frame formed by an upper support frame, a lower support frame, and a column; a pressure plate is provided at the upper part of the support frame, a driving mechanism is provided above the pressure plate for driving the pressure plate to move along the height direction of the support frame, and a buffer plate is connected to the lower part of the pressure plate through a first elastic element; a bearing plate is provided at the bottom of the support frame; a side support plate is provided on each of the lower two sides of the support frame, and a baffle is connected to the opposite side of the two side support plates through a second elastic element.

[0006] Therefore, after stacking cigarette cases on the support plate, the sides of the cigarette cases are fixed by side support plates. A drive mechanism moves the pressure plate downwards, causing the buffer plate to abut against the top of the cigarette case stack. This achieves flexible fixation of the cigarette case stack, preventing the cigarette cases from easily shaking, tilting, or even tipping over during handling, thus ensuring the integrity of the cigarette cases. Flexible fixation refers to the first and second elastic elements ensuring that the cigarette case stack does not deform due to the pressure of the buffer plate and side support plates. In use, the operator can adjust the downward movement distance of the pressure plate according to the height of the cigarette case stack, ensuring that the buffer plate just abuts against the top of the cigarette case stack.

[0007] To facilitate the insertion of the cigarette, preferably, the baffle is thicker in the middle and thinner at both ends.

[0008] Preferably, the driving mechanism includes a bidirectional lead screw, a moving block, and a connecting rod; the bidirectional lead screw is rotatably connected between two steel columns oppositely arranged at the top of the support frame and is driven to rotate by a motor or handwheel; there are two moving blocks, which are threadedly connected to both ends of the bidirectional lead screw; both moving blocks are rotatably connected to the top of the pressure plate through the connecting rod; when the bidirectional lead screw rotates in different directions, the moving blocks move towards or away from each other, thereby driving the connecting rod to drive the pressure plate to move downward or upward.

[0009] To ensure that the pressure plate moves vertically, preferably, a first groove is provided on the inner side of the upper part of the column along its length, and a limiting post is provided on the side of the pressure plate and the buffer plate, the limiting post being embedded in the first groove.

[0010] To accommodate cigarette packs of varying heights, preferably, the lower part of the upright has multiple mounting holes at different heights, and the two ends of the side support plate are equipped with pins. The side support plate is installed at different heights on the lower part of the upright via the pins and the mounting holes at different heights. It should be noted that the height of the side support plate is preferably located at the joint between the two boxes of cigarette packs.

[0011] Preferably, a guide post is provided between the pressure plate and the buffer plate, and the first elastic element is a spring, which is sleeved on the guide post.

[0012] Preferably, a guide post is provided between the side support plate and the baffle, and the second elastic element is a spring, which is sleeved on the guide post.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the support frame is equipped with casters with locking mechanisms.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through the cooperation between the upper pressure plate and the side baffles, the upper buffer plate presses firmly against the top of the cigarette pack, preventing it from tipping over vertically; the side baffles, under the action of springs, elastically fit against the bottom side of the cigarette pack, assisting the pressure plate in further preventing lateral displacement of the cigarette pack, while the elastic elements can rigidly compress and prevent damage to the cigarette pack. The buffer plate makes flexible contact with the top of the cigarette pack, and the baffles elastically fit against the sides of the cigarette pack, preventing the cigarette pack from easily shaking, tilting, or even tipping over and scattering during handling, thus ensuring the integrity of the cigarette pack. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Example: Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a cigarette handling device, including a support frame 11 formed by an upper support frame, a lower support frame, and columns. The upper support frame, lower support frame, and columns are all hollow square steel columns. The support frame 11 serves as the overall frame foundation, with an overall rectangular frame structure, providing a mounting and support carrier for each component. A bearing plate 12 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lower end of the support frame 11. The bearing plate 12 can stably support the cigarettes. The upper surface of the bearing plate 12 is smoothed, for example, it can be a polished stainless steel plate, making it convenient for operators to push the cigarettes into the frame. Four locking casters 16 are fixedly installed on the lower surface of the support frame 11. The four casters 16 are distributed in a rectangular array. The casters 16 allow the entire support structure to move and be placed flexibly in different scenarios, facilitating the handling of cigarettes.

[0022] A pressure plate 20 is slidably mounted on the upper part of the support frame 11, and a buffer plate 14 is connected to the lower part of the pressure plate 20 by multiple first springs 13. When the pressure plate 20 moves downward, the buffer plate 14 first contacts the top of the cigarette pack, and the first springs 13 play an elastic buffering role to prevent the pressure plate 20 from rigidly squeezing the cigarette pack and damaging it.

[0023] To ensure the stable up-and-down sliding of the pressure plate 20 and the buffer plate 14, limiting posts 23 are provided on the sides of both the pressure plate 20 and the buffer plate 14. Correspondingly, a first sliding groove 22 is formed on the inner side of the upper part of the column of the support frame 11 along its length, and the limiting post 23 is embedded in the first sliding groove 22. This sliding fit structure restricts the movement trajectory of the pressure plate 20 and the buffer plate 14, allowing them to move only along the vertical direction of the support frame 11, thus ensuring the stability and accuracy of the top pressing operation.

[0024] A double-acting screw 17 is rotatably strung between two opposing steel columns of the upper support frame at the top of the support frame 11. One end of the double-acting screw 17 passes through the upper support frame and is fixedly connected to a handwheel 21. Rotating the handwheel 21 can drive the double-acting screw 17 to rotate. Specifically, a blind hole can be drilled in one of the steel columns of the upper support frame, and a through hole can be drilled in the other steel column opposite it. The double-acting screw 17 passes through the blind hole and is inserted into the through hole, and a limiting mechanism prevents the double-acting screw 17 from unscrewing. Of course, the handwheel 21 can also be replaced with a drive motor, which drives the double-acting screw 17 to rotate. The outer surface of the double-acting screw 17 is provided with reverse threads, and moving blocks 18 are fitted at both ends of the double-acting screw 17. Due to the reverse thread characteristics of the double-acting screw 17, when the double-acting screw 17 rotates, the two moving blocks 18 will move horizontally in opposite directions along the double-acting screw 17. Both moving blocks 18 are rotatably connected to the top of the pressure plate 20 through a connecting rod 19. When the bidirectional lead screw 17 rotates in different directions, the moving block 18 moves horizontally (towards or in opposite directions), and the horizontal movement is converted into the vertical movement of the pressure plate 20 and the buffer plate 14 through the connecting rod 19, thereby realizing the up and down lifting of the pressure plate 20 and the buffer plate 14, and completing the pressing or loosening operation on the top of the cigarette.

[0025] Side support plates 26 are provided on both sides of the lower part of the support frame 11. Each of the two opposing sides of the side support plates 26 is connected to a baffle 29 via a second spring 28. The baffle 29 is thicker in the middle and thinner at both ends, making it easier for operators to push cigarette packs into the frame from both sides of the support frame 11. Multiple mounting holes of different heights are provided at the lower part of the support frame 11. Pins 30 are provided at both ends of the side support plates 26. The side support plates 26 are installed at different heights on the lower part of the support frame via the pins 30 and the mounting holes of different heights to accommodate cigarette packs of different heights. It should be noted that the height of the side support plates 11 is best adjusted to be located at the joint between the two boxes of cigarette packs.

[0026] Multiple guide posts 27 are provided between the side support plate 26 and the baffle plate 29. The guide posts 27 are horizontally and equally spaced, and one end of each guide post 27 passes through the side support plate 26 and is fixedly connected to a limiting plate. The limiting plate prevents the guide post 27 from falling off the side support plate 26. A second spring 28 is fitted onto the guide post 27. When the cigarette is placed inside the support frame 11, the baffle plate 29 will contact the side of the cigarette. The second spring 28 is in a natural or slightly compressed state, which plays a role in buffering and stabilizing the cigarette, preventing it from tilting to the side and avoiding excessive compression. Similarly, guide posts (not shown in the figure) are also provided between the pressure plate 20 and the buffer plate 14, and a first spring 13 is fitted onto the guide post.

[0027] In use, first place the bottom layer of cigarettes on the support plate 12 at the bottom of the support frame 11. Then adjust the height of the side support plate 26 so that it partially covers the placed cigarettes. Then stack the remaining cigarettes on top of the bottom layer. Turn the handwheel 21, and the double-acting screw 17 will rotate accordingly. The two moving blocks 18 will move towards each other, thereby causing the pressure plate 20 to move downward under the action of the connecting rod 19, which will drive the buffer plate 14 to contact the top of the cigarettes. The spring provides elastic cushioning, which not only avoids rigid compression that could damage the cigarettes, but also adapts to different heights and stacking tightness of cigarettes, maintaining continuous pressure.

[0028] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A cigarette handling device, comprising a support frame formed by an upper support frame, a lower support frame, and a column; characterized in that: The upper part of the support frame is provided with a pressure plate, and above the pressure plate is a driving mechanism for moving the pressure plate along the height direction of the support frame. Below the pressure plate is a buffer plate connected by a first elastic element. The bottom of the support frame is provided with a bearing plate. The lower two sides of the support frame are each provided with a side support plate, and the opposite sides of the two side support plates are each connected to a baffle by a second elastic element.

2. The cigarette handling device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle is thicker in the middle and thinner at both ends.

3. A cigarette handling device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism includes a bidirectional lead screw, a moving block, and a connecting rod. The bidirectional lead screw is rotatably connected between two steel columns opposite each other at the top of the support frame and is driven to rotate by a motor or handwheel. There are two moving blocks, which are threaded to both ends of the bidirectional lead screw. Both moving blocks are rotatably connected to the top of the pressure plate through the connecting rod. When the bidirectional lead screw rotates in different directions, the moving blocks move towards or away from each other, thereby driving the connecting rod to drive the pressure plate to move downward or upward.

4. A cigarette handling device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The inner side of the upper part of the column is provided with a first sliding groove along its length direction, and the side of the pressure plate and the buffer plate is provided with a limiting post, which is embedded in the first sliding groove.

5. A cigarette handling device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The column has multiple mounting holes at different heights at its lower part, and the side support plate has pins at both ends. The side support plate is installed at different heights at the lower part of the column through the pins and the mounting holes at different heights.

6. A cigarette handling device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A guide post is provided between the pressure plate and the buffer plate, and the first elastic element is a spring, which is sleeved on the guide post.

7. A cigarette handling device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A guide post is provided between the side support plate and the baffle, and the second elastic element is a spring, which is sleeved on the guide post.

8. A cigarette handling device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the support frame is equipped with casters with locking mechanisms.

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