Automatic cigarette pack refill device

Abstract

This application provides an automatic cigarette pack refilling device, relating to cigarette packaging; it includes a cigarette pack conveying track, a first mounting component, a second mounting component, a cigarette pack refilling mechanism, and a cigarette pack stopping cylinder. The cigarette pack conveying track extends along a first direction. The first mounting component is mounted on the cigarette pack conveying track, and the second mounting component is mounted on the cigarette pack conveying track, with the second mounting component opposite to the first mounting component and defining a cigarette pack storage channel. The cigarette pack storage channel extends to the cigarette pack conveying track. The cigarette pack refilling mechanism is mounted on the first mounting component and / or the second mounting component, with the clamping end of the cigarette pack refilling mechanism facing the cigarette pack storage channel. The cigarette pack stopping cylinder is mounted on the first mounting component, and the piston rod of the cigarette pack stopping cylinder moves toward or away from the cigarette pack conveying track. This application automatically refills cigarette packs, improving production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cigarette packaging, and more specifically, to an automatic refilling device for stopping cigarette packs. Background Technology

[0002] During normal operation of cigarette packaging machines, the equipment periodically rejects some qualified cigarette packs. Completely dismantling these packs would not only waste raw materials and increase unnecessary consumption, but also require a significant amount of manpower for the unpacking operation. This is especially true in cases of batch product traceability due to quality issues, where the number of qualified cigarette packs that need to be processed would be even larger.

[0003] Currently, most cigarette manufacturers manually refill qualified cigarette packs into production equipment to achieve the recycling of qualified products. This manual refilling operation only requires the auxiliary machine to run, while the main equipment can remain shut down. Because the packaging unit cannot refill cigarette packs while it is running (the cigarette packs being transmitted in real-time by the main machine would interfere with the refilled packs, affecting the normal conveying process), current processes require that the main machine be stopped during manual refilling. Operators must manually place the cigarette packs to be refilled into the auxiliary machine inlet, and the auxiliary machine will then complete the production of qualified cigarette packs.

[0004] This manual refueling method not only consumes a lot of labor costs, but also interrupts the normal production process, which is not conducive to the optimal utilization of equipment capacity and significantly reduces overall production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide an automatic cigarette pack refilling device that can automatically produce qualified cigarette sticks from cigarette packs waiting to be refilled without interrupting the normal production process, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides an automatic cigarette pack refilling device, which includes a cigarette pack conveying track, a first mounting component, a second mounting component, a cigarette pack refilling mechanism, and a cigarette pack stopping cylinder. The cigarette pack conveying track extends along a first direction. The first mounting component is installed on the cigarette pack conveying track, and the second mounting component is installed on the cigarette pack conveying track. The second mounting component is positioned opposite to the first mounting component and defines a cigarette pack storage channel. The cigarette pack storage channel extends to the cigarette pack conveying track. The cigarette pack refilling mechanism is installed on the first mounting component and / or the second mounting component, and the clamping end of the cigarette pack refilling mechanism faces the cigarette pack storage channel. The cigarette pack stopping cylinder is installed on the first mounting component, and the piston rod of the cigarette pack stopping cylinder moves toward or away from the cigarette pack conveying track.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the automatic cigarette pack refilling device further includes a detection mechanism, which is installed on the cigarette pack conveying track and is located on the side of the first mounting member away from the second mounting member.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the detection mechanism includes a first detector and a second detector, which are installed at intervals along the tobacco pack conveying track.

[0009] In an optional implementation, the detection mechanism is signal-connected to the cigarette pack refill mechanism and the cigarette pack stop cylinder.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the tobacco pack refilling mechanism includes a mounting base and a telescopic cylinder. The mounting base is fixedly connected to the first mounting member and the second mounting member, and the telescopic cylinder is mounted on the mounting base, with the telescopic end of the telescopic cylinder serving as the clamping end.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, there are two cigarette pack refilling mechanisms, which are arranged opposite to each other, with the two clamping ends close to each other to hold the cigarette pack and the two clamping ends far apart to release the cigarette pack.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the cigarette pack storage channel extends along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction, and each of the cigarette pack refilling mechanisms has a preset height with the cigarette pack conveying track.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the cigarette pack storage channel includes a first end and a second end, the first end being located on the cigarette pack conveying track, and the diameter of the second end being larger than the diameter of the first end.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the automatic cigarette pack refilling device further includes a cigarette pack stop block, which is installed on the second mounting member and located on the side of the second mounting member away from the first mounting member.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the piston rod moves in a second direction.

[0016] Compared to existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0017] This application utilizes a cigarette pack conveyor track to transport cigarette packs, and then through a cigarette pack return mechanism and a cigarette pack stop cylinder, it can automatically complete the production of qualified cigarette sticks from the cigarette packs to be returned, without interrupting the normal production process, thus improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

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

[0019] Figure 1 An angled plan view of the automatic cigarette pack refill device in some embodiments is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 This diagram shows another angled plan view of the automatic cigarette pack refill device in some embodiments;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the automatic refill device for stopping the cigarette pack and the cigarette pack is shown in some embodiments.

[0022] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0023] 100-Tobacco pack conveying track; 200-First mounting component; 300-Second mounting component; 400-Tobacco pack return mechanism; 410-Mounting base; 420-Telescopic cylinder; 421-Telescopic end; 500-Tobacco pack stop cylinder; 600-Stop block; 700-Detection mechanism; 710-First detector; 720-Second detector; 800-Tobacco pack stop block; 10-Reusable tobacco pack. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0025] 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", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0026] 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.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 application according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] This embodiment is applicable to the refilling of cigarette packs and is located between the main packaging machine and the auxiliary packaging machine.

[0031] In the following text, the first direction is the horizontal direction, and the second direction is the vertical direction.

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment provides an automatic cigarette pack refilling device, which includes a cigarette pack conveying track 100, a first mounting component 200, a second mounting component 300, a cigarette pack refilling mechanism 400, and a cigarette pack stopping cylinder 500.

[0033] The cigarette pack conveying track 100 extends along a first direction.

[0034] The first mounting component 200 is installed on the tobacco pack conveying track 100.

[0035] The second mounting member 300 is installed on the cigarette pack conveying track 100, and the second mounting member 300 is arranged opposite to the first mounting member 200 and defines a cigarette pack storage channel, which extends to the cigarette pack conveying track 100.

[0036] The cigarette pack storage channel includes a first end and a second end. The first end is located on the cigarette pack conveying track 100, and the diameter of the second end is larger than that of the first end, so as to facilitate the addition of reused cigarette packs 10 into the cigarette pack storage channel.

[0037] The cigarette pack storage channel extends along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. Several reused cigarette packs 10 are stacked vertically within the cigarette pack storage channel.

[0038] The cigarette pack refilling mechanism 400 is installed on the first mounting member 200 and / or the second mounting member 300, and the clamping end of the cigarette pack refilling mechanism 400 faces the cigarette pack storage channel.

[0039] Specifically, the cigarette pack refilling mechanism 400 includes a mounting base 410 and a telescopic cylinder 420. The mounting base 410 is fixedly connected to the first mounting member 200 and the second mounting member 300. The telescopic cylinder 420 is mounted on the mounting base 410, and the telescopic end 421 of the telescopic cylinder 420 is the clamping end.

[0040] There are two cigarette pack refilling mechanisms 400. The two cigarette pack refilling mechanisms 400 are arranged opposite each other, and the two clamping ends are close to each other to hold the cigarette pack. The cigarette pack is held above the clamping ends. The two clamping ends are moved away from each other to release the cigarette pack. The cigarette pack falls to the bottom of the cigarette pack storage channel under its own gravity.

[0041] It is understood that the shortest distance between the two clamping ends is less than the length of the cigarette pack. The two clamping ends are used to open or close the cigarette pack storage channel.

[0042] Each of the cigarette pack refilling mechanisms 400 and the cigarette pack conveying track 100 has a preset height. When the two clamping ends approach and abut against each other, the recycled cigarette pack 10 is held above the cigarette pack refilling mechanism 400. When the two clamping ends move away from each other, the recycled cigarette pack 10 loses the holding force and falls freely below the cigarette pack refilling mechanism 400 due to its own gravity, that is, the recycled cigarette pack 10 falls into the cigarette pack conveying track 100.

[0043] When the two clamping ends hold the reusable cigarette pack 10, the reusable cigarette pack 10 can be added into the cigarette pack storage channel.

[0044] The cigarette pack stopping cylinder 500 is mounted on the first mounting component 200, and the piston rod of the cigarette pack stopping cylinder 500 moves toward or away from the cigarette pack conveying track 100. The direction of movement of the piston rod is the second direction.

[0045] To improve the stopping effect, a stopping block 600 is installed below the piston rod in this embodiment.

[0046] The automatic cigarette pack refilling device also includes a detection mechanism 700, which is installed on the cigarette pack conveying track 100 and is located on the side of the first mounting member 200 away from the second mounting member 300.

[0047] The detection mechanism 700 is signal-connected to the cigarette pack refill mechanism 400 and the cigarette pack stop cylinder 500.

[0048] The detection mechanism 700 includes a first detector 710 and a second detector 720, which are installed at intervals along the cigarette pack conveying track 100. The first detector 710 is located near the main packaging machine, and the second detector 720 is located near the auxiliary packaging machine.

[0049] The first detector 710 and the second detector 720 detect the quantity of cigarettes produced by the packaging host in the cigarette pack conveying track 100 and send it to the controller. The controller determines whether it is necessary to stop the production of cigarettes by the host to avoid collision and wrinkling between the reused cigarette packs 10 and the cigarettes produced by the host.

[0050] In practical applications, the controller controls the start or stop of the tobacco pack refill mechanism 400 and the tobacco pack stop cylinder 500.

[0051] The automatic cigarette pack refilling device also includes a cigarette pack stop block 800, which is installed on the second mounting member 300 and is located on the side of the second mounting member 300 away from the first mounting member 200.

[0052] The cigarette pack stop 800 is used to organize the recycled cigarette packs 10 that are being added. The height of the cigarette pack stop 800 is determined by the height of the recycled cigarette pack 10 and the cigarette pack conveying track 100.

[0053] In this embodiment, the cigarette pack block 800 is arranged in an arc shape.

[0054] Based on the above, this embodiment further explains the working principle of the automatic cigarette pack refill device as follows:

[0055] S100. When the first detector 710 and the second detector 720 light up within a set time, that is, when the packaging host is in normal production, the cigarette pack refilling mechanism 400 and the cigarette pack stop cylinder 500 stop.

[0056] S200. When the first detector 710 and the second detector 720 turn off simultaneously within a set time, that is, when the packaging host stops during production and there are no high-speed transported cigarette packs on the cigarette pack conveying track 100, the cigarette pack stopping cylinder 500 extends and intercepts a small number of cigarette packs on the track, and the cigarette pack return mechanism 400 opens to add the reused cigarette packs 10 in the cigarette pack storage channel to the cigarette pack conveying track 100.

[0057] S300. When the second detector 720 lights up and the first detector 710 lights up, the packaging host is in normal production. The cigarette pack return mechanism 400 closes the cigarette pack storage channel, and the cigarette pack stop cylinder 500 retracts, completing the addition of one reusable cigarette pack 10.

[0058] This application utilizes a cigarette pack conveyor track 100 to transport cigarette packs, and then through a cigarette pack return mechanism 400 and a cigarette pack stop cylinder 500, it can automatically complete the production of qualified cigarette sticks from the cigarette packs to be returned, without interrupting the normal production process, thus improving production efficiency.

[0059] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0060] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A device for automatically reinserting a cut-off cigarette packet, characterized in that The device includes a cigarette pack conveying track, a first mounting component, a second mounting component, a cigarette pack refilling mechanism, and a cigarette pack stopping cylinder. The cigarette pack conveying track extends along a first direction. The first mounting component is installed on the cigarette pack conveying track, and the second mounting component is installed on the cigarette pack conveying track. The second mounting component is positioned opposite to the first mounting component and defines a cigarette pack storage channel. The cigarette pack storage channel extends to the cigarette pack conveying track. The cigarette pack refilling mechanism is installed on the first mounting component and / or the second mounting component, and the clamping end of the cigarette pack refilling mechanism faces the cigarette pack storage channel. The cigarette pack stopping cylinder is installed on the first mounting component, and the piston rod of the cigarette pack stopping cylinder moves toward or away from the cigarette pack conveying track.

2. The automatic re-capping device for cut-off cigarette packets according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a testing mechanism, which is installed on the cigarette pack conveying track and is located on the side of the first mounting member away from the second mounting member.

3. The automatic re-capping device for cut-off cigarette packets according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection mechanism includes a first detector and a second detector, which are installed at intervals along the tobacco pack conveying track.

4. The automatic re-capping device for cut-off cigarette packets according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection mechanism is connected to the cigarette pack refill mechanism and the cigarette pack stop cylinder.

5. The automatic re-capping device for cut-off cigarette packets according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The cigarette pack refilling mechanism includes a mounting base and a telescopic cylinder. The mounting base is fixedly connected to the first mounting component and the second mounting component. The telescopic cylinder is mounted on the mounting base, and the telescopic end of the telescopic cylinder is the clamping end.

6. The automatic re-capping device for cut-off cigarette packets according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of the cigarette pack refilling mechanism is two. The two cigarette pack refilling mechanisms are arranged opposite each other, and the two clamping ends are close to each other to hold the cigarette pack, and the two clamping ends are far apart to release the cigarette pack.

7. The automatic re-capping device for cut-off cigarette packets according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cigarette pack storage channel extends along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction, and each of the cigarette pack refilling mechanisms has a preset height with the cigarette pack conveying track.

8. The automatic re-capping device for cut-tobacco packets according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The cigarette pack storage channel includes a first end and a second end. The first end is located on the cigarette pack conveying track, and the diameter of the second end is larger than that of the first end.

9. The automatic re-capping device for cut-tobacco packets according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, It also includes a cigarette pack block, which is installed on the second mounting member and is located on the side of the second mounting member away from the first mounting member.

10. The automatic refill device for stopping tobacco packs as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The piston rod moves in the second direction.

Images