A cigarette pack barcode scanning device and cigarette pack packaging equipment

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of tobacco production equipment, and discloses a cigarette pack scanning device and cigarette pack packaging equipment. The device includes an octagonal wheel and a scanning structure. The octagonal wheel includes a turntable, an annular support, a baffle, and multiple cigarette pack clamping blocks. The turntable is rotatably mounted on a work platform, and the annular support is arranged around the outside of the turntable and fixed to the work platform. Multiple workstations are spaced apart on the annular support. The cigarette pack clamping blocks are located on the turntable and extend between two adjacent workstations, spaced apart above the annular support. The baffle has a through hole corresponding to the fourth workstation. Cigarette packs fed to the octagonal wheel through the cigarette inlet channel first enter the first workstation, and then rotate sequentially to the second, third, and fourth workstations as the turntable rotates. When rotating to the fourth workstation, the scanning structure can scan the QR code on the side of the cigarette pack, ensuring scanning accuracy without affecting the cigarette pack conveying and transmission, guaranteeing that each pack is scanned and associated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco production equipment technology, and in particular to a cigarette pack scanning device and cigarette pack packaging equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the cigarette rolling and packaging process, the "box condition" association is manifested in the unified application of QR codes on cigarette packs, cigarette cartons, and cigarette boxes. In the rolling and packaging equipment, QR code association involves scanning ten packs of cigarettes together to correspond to the barcode of the wrapped box, binding the smallest sales unit, the cigarette pack, with the outer packaging barcode, establishing a precise association relationship, and achieving accurate tracking and traceability of "one item, one code".

[0003] Currently, the YB55 small-box transparent paper packaging machine is an important component of the ZB25 / ZB45 packaging machine unit and a mainstream model of medium-speed machines. Its main function is to complete the conveying and transfer of cigarette packs. Defective cigarette packs are rejected at the third station of the octagonal wheel, and qualified cigarette packs are added to the fourth station to ensure the integrity of each carton of cigarettes. The cigarette packs output by the octagonal wheel directly enter the two-five flat packaging process. However, in the subsequent carton wrapping and forming process, it is difficult to find a suitable position to scan the QR code on the cigarette pack, resulting in a low success rate of box condition association and making it impossible to ensure the successful association between each cigarette pack and its corresponding carton. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cigarette pack scanning device and a cigarette pack packaging equipment. This device can scan the cigarette pack during the cigarette pack conveying process, ensuring scanning accuracy without interfering with the cigarette pack conveying speed.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] On the one hand, a cigarette pack scanning device is provided, comprising:

[0007] An octagonal wheel includes a turntable, an annular support, a baffle, and multiple cigarette pack clamping blocks. The turntable is rotatably mounted on a work platform. The annular support is arranged around the outside of the turntable and fixed to the work platform. Multiple workstations are spaced apart on the annular support. The baffle is arranged around the outside of the annular support.

[0008] Multiple cigarette pack clamping blocks are spaced apart on the turntable, with the portion of each cigarette pack clamping block extending out of the turntable to between two adjacent workstations, and spaced apart above the annular support member;

[0009] The plurality of workstations include a first workstation, a second workstation, a third workstation, and a fourth workstation distributed in a counterclockwise direction. The first workstation is aligned with the smoke inlet channel. The baffle has a through hole corresponding to the position of the fourth workstation.

[0010] A barcode scanning structure is provided on the working platform, and the scanning end of the barcode scanning structure is aligned with the through hole.

[0011] As an optional solution for the cigarette pack scanning device, the baffle has two through holes spaced apart vertically, and the scanning structure has two scanning parts spaced apart, with each scanning part corresponding to one of the two through holes.

[0012] As an optional solution for the cigarette pack scanning device, a blowing structure is also included, wherein the air outlet of the blowing structure is aligned with the through hole.

[0013] As an optional solution for the cigarette pack scanning device, the blowing structure adopts an intermittent air outlet mode.

[0014] As an optional solution for the cigarette pack scanning device, the air pressure of the gas blown out by the blowing structure is 0.04Pa-0.06Pa.

[0015] As an optional solution for the cigarette pack scanning device, the annular support is provided with an opening corresponding to the third work station, and a smoke removal channel is provided on the working platform. The opening is located above the smoke removal channel and is connected to the smoke removal channel.

[0016] The inner wall of the smoke removal channel is provided with a support rod, which has a supported state and a separated state. When it is in the supported state, the support rod is used to support the tobacco pack located at the third station; when it is in the separated state, the support rod is separated from the tobacco pack located at the third station.

[0017] As an optional solution for the cigarette pack scanning device, the support rod includes a first rod and a second rod that are bent and connected, with the end of the first rod away from the second rod hinged to the inner wall of the cigarette removal channel;

[0018] In the supported state, the upper end face of the second rod is flush with the upper end face of the annular support.

[0019] As an optional solution for the cigarette pack scanning device, the size of the through hole is larger than the size of the QR code on the outside of the cigarette pack.

[0020] As an optional solution for the cigarette pack scanning device, the cigarette pack clamping block includes a connected mounting part and a limiting part. The mounting part is detachably disposed on the turntable, and the limiting part is located between two adjacent workstations and is spaced apart above the annular support member.

[0021] On the other hand, a cigarette packaging device is provided, including the aforementioned cigarette pack scanning device.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0023] This invention provides a cigarette pack scanning device and a cigarette pack packaging equipment. Cigarette packs, fed through a cigarette inlet channel to an octagonal wheel, first enter the first workstation. As the turntable rotates, the cigarette packs sequentially rotate to the second, third, and fourth workstations. When rotating to the fourth workstation, the scanning structure can scan the QR code on the side of the cigarette pack. This ensures scanning accuracy without affecting the cigarette pack's transport and delivery, guaranteeing that each pack is scanned and associated, and without impacting the transport and delivery speed. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cigarette pack scanning device provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cigarette pack scanning device provided in another orientation according to a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 100. Smoke inlet passage; 200. Smoke outlet passage;

[0028] 1. Octagonal wheel;

[0029] 11. Turntable;

[0030] 12. Circular support component; 121. First station; 122. Second station; 123. Third station; 124. Fourth station;

[0031] 13. Baffle; 131. Through hole;

[0032] 14. Cigarette pack clamping block; 141. Mounting part; 142. Limiting part;

[0033] 2. Scanning structure;

[0034] 3. Blowering structure;

[0035] 4. Support rod; 41. First rod; 42. Second rod. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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 utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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 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 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.

[0039] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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 utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0040] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 2As shown, this embodiment provides a cigarette pack scanning device, including an octagonal wheel 1 and a scanning structure 2. The octagonal wheel 1 includes a turntable 11, an annular support 12, a baffle 13, and multiple cigarette pack clamping blocks 14. The turntable 11 is rotatably mounted on a work platform, and the annular support 12 is arranged around the outside of the turntable 11 and fixed to the work platform. Multiple workstations are spaced apart on the annular support 12. The multiple cigarette pack clamping blocks 14 are spaced apart on the turntable 11, with the portion of each clamping block extending beyond the turntable 11 extending between two adjacent workstations and spaced above the annular support 12. The multiple workstations include a first workstation 121, a second workstation 122, a third workstation 123, and a fourth workstation 124 distributed counterclockwise. The first workstation 121 is aligned with the cigarette inlet channel 100, and the baffle 13 is arranged around the outside of the annular support 12 to prevent cigarette packs from being thrown out of each workstation. A through hole 131 is provided on the baffle 13 corresponding to the position of the fourth station 124. The barcode scanning structure 2 is set on the working platform, and the scanning end of the barcode scanning structure 2 is aligned with the through hole 131. The cigarette packs sent to the octagonal wheel 1 through the cigarette inlet channel 100 first enter the first station 121. As the turntable 11 rotates, the cigarette packs rotate sequentially to the second station 122, the third station 123, and the fourth station 124. When rotating to the fourth station 124, the barcode scanning structure 2 can scan the QR code on the side of the cigarette pack. This ensures the accuracy of the scan without affecting the cigarette pack's conveying and transfer, guaranteeing that each cigarette pack is scanned and associated, and without affecting the conveying and transfer rate of the cigarette packs.

[0042] Specifically, the turntable 11 is rotatably mounted on the work platform via a rotating shaft, and a drive motor for driving the turntable 11 to rotate is mounted on the work platform.

[0043] For example, the scanning structure 2 is a prior art device that has been disclosed in the prior art, and its specific structure and principle are the same as those in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here. In addition, in order to ensure the accuracy and sensitivity of the scanning structure 2, the dust around the scanning structure 2 needs to be cleaned regularly.

[0044] Optionally, the cigarette pack clamping block 14 includes a connected mounting portion 141 and a limiting portion 142. The mounting portion 141 is detachably mounted on the turntable 11, and the limiting portion 142 is located between two adjacent workstations and is spaced apart above the annular support member 12. That is, the portion of the cigarette pack clamping block 14 on the turntable 11 is the mounting portion 141, and the portion extending out of the turntable 11 is the limiting portion 142. The limiting portion 142 can fit more tightly against the surface of the cigarette pack, ensuring that the cigarette pack does not shift or shake during transfer between workstations. Specifically, the mounting portion 141 is detachably mounted on the turntable 11 by bolts or screws.

[0045] Optionally, the baffle 13 has two through holes 131 spaced vertically, and the scanning structure 2 has two scanning units spaced apart, with each scanning unit corresponding to one of the two through holes 131. Specifically, two cigarette packs are stacked at each workstation, and the two through holes 131 correspond one-to-one with the QR codes on the two cigarette packs to ensure that the QR code on each cigarette pack can be scanned successfully.

[0046] Furthermore, the size of the through hole 131 is larger than the size of the QR code on the outside of the cigarette pack to ensure that the QR code is not obstructed. For example, in this embodiment, the size of the QR code is 25mm × 20mm, and the size of the through hole 131 is 30mm × 25mm.

[0047] Optionally, the cigarette pack scanning device also includes a blowing structure 3, the air outlet of which is aligned with the through hole 131. When the cigarette pack moves between stations as the turntable 11 rotates, it shifts outward due to centrifugal force. When the cigarette pack comes into contact with the through hole 131 of the baffle 13, it easily causes defects. Furthermore, if the cigarette pack from the fourth station 124 rotates to the fifth station and then directly enters the second-to-five flat pack process via the smoke outlet channel 200, quality inspection of the cigarette pack becomes impossible, easily leading to defective cigarette packs entering the market. By setting up the blowing structure 3, air is blown into the through hole 131 along the radial direction of the octagonal wheel 1, applying a blowing force to the cigarette pack to weaken the centrifugal force acting on it, thereby reducing the probability of defective cigarette packs.

[0048] For example, the blowing structure 3 is also an existing device that has been disclosed in the prior art. Its specific structure and principle are the same as those in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0049] Furthermore, the blowing structure 3 adopts an intermittent air outlet mode. When the cigarette pack moves from the third station 123 to the fourth station 124 at 1 / 2 of its length (i.e., mechanical phase 180°), the blowing structure 3 is turned on; when the cigarette pack completes the barcode scanning (i.e., mechanical phase 360°), the blowing structure 3 is turned off, thus saving energy consumption while ensuring the quality of the cigarette pack.

[0050] Specifically, the air supply structure includes an air supply mechanism, an air supply duct, a control valve, and a controller. The air supply duct is connected to the output end of the air supply mechanism; the control valve is located on the air supply duct and is used to control the on / off state of the air supply duct. The control valve is connected to the controller, which controls the valve. For example, the air supply mechanism is a commonly used air pump, and the control valve and controller are existing structures. Their specific structures and principles are based on existing technology and will not be elaborated here.

[0051] Optionally, the air pressure of the gas blown out by the blowing structure 3 is 0.04Pa-0.06Pa, which effectively avoids deformation of the tobacco pack due to excessive air pressure while applying force to the tobacco pack.

[0052] Optionally, the annular support 12 has an opening corresponding to the third station 123. A smoke removal channel is provided on the working platform, with the opening located above and connected to the smoke removal channel. A support rod 4 is provided on the inner wall of the smoke removal channel. The support rod 4 has a supporting state and a disengaged state. In the supporting state, the support rod 4 is used to support the tobacco pack located at the third station 123; in the disengaged state, the support rod 4 is separated from the tobacco pack located at the third station 123, so that the tobacco pack at the third station 123 falls into the smoke removal channel through the opening. With the above configuration, a detection unit is provided on the working platform. The detection unit is used to detect whether there are defects such as exposed tobacco or displacement in the tobacco pack at the third station 123. If there is a defect in the tobacco pack, the support rod 4 is adjusted to the disengaged state, so that the defective tobacco pack falls into the smoke removal channel. At the same time, a smoke replenishment unit is provided above the fourth station 124. After the defective tobacco pack falls into the smoke removal channel, the support rod 4 is adjusted to the supporting state, and the smoke replenishment unit replenishes smoke to the fourth station 124.

[0053] Specifically, the detection unit and the smoke replenishment unit are both existing structures, and their specific structures and principles refer to existing technologies, which will not be elaborated here.

[0054] Furthermore, the support rod 4 includes a first rod 41 and a second rod 42 that are bent and connected. The end of the first rod 41 away from the second rod 42 is hinged to the inner wall of the smoke extraction channel. In the supported state, the upper end face of the second rod 42 is flush with the upper end face of the annular support member 12, ensuring support for the tobacco pack while preventing wrinkles from forming. Moreover, the structure is simple and economical.

[0055] For example, the first rod 41 is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the smoke extraction channel via a pivot. The first rod 41 and the second rod 42 are connected at a 90-degree angle.

[0056] In addition, this embodiment also provides a cigarette packaging device, including the above-mentioned cigarette packaging barcode scanning device, which has all the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned cigarette packaging barcode scanning device, and will not be described in detail here.

[0057] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cigarette pack scanning device, characterized in that, include: An octagonal wheel (1) includes a turntable (11), an annular support (12), a baffle (13), and multiple cigarette pack clamps (14). The turntable (11) is rotatably mounted on a work platform. The annular support (12) is arranged around the outside of the turntable (11) and fixed to the work platform. Multiple workstations are spaced apart on the annular support (12). The baffle (13) is arranged around the outside of the annular support (12). Multiple cigarette pack clamping blocks (14) are spaced apart on the turntable (11), and the portion of the cigarette pack clamping block (14) extending out of the turntable (11) extends between two adjacent workstations and is spaced apart above the annular support member (12); The plurality of workstations include a first workstation (121), a second workstation (122), a third workstation (123), and a fourth workstation (124) distributed in a counterclockwise direction. The first workstation (121) is aligned with the smoke inlet channel (100). The baffle (13) has a through hole (131) corresponding to the position of the fourth workstation (124). A barcode scanning structure (2) is provided on the working platform, and the scanning end of the barcode scanning structure (2) is aligned with the through hole (131).

2. The cigarette pack scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle (13) has two through holes (131) spaced vertically, and the scanning structure (2) has two scanning parts spaced apart, with each scanning part corresponding to one of the two through holes (131).

3. The cigarette pack scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a blower structure (3), the air outlet of which is aligned with the through hole (131).

4. The cigarette pack scanning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The blowing structure (3) adopts an intermittent air outlet mode.

5. The cigarette pack scanning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air pressure of the gas blown out by the blowing structure (3) is 0.04Pa-0.06Pa.

6. The cigarette pack scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The annular support (12) has an opening corresponding to the third work station (123), and the work platform has a smoke removal channel. The opening is located above the smoke removal channel and is connected to the smoke removal channel. The inner wall of the smoke removal channel is provided with a support rod (4). The support rod (4) has a supporting state and a separated state. When it is in the supporting state, the support rod (4) is used to support the tobacco pack located at the third work station (123). When it is in the separated state, the support rod (4) is separated from the tobacco pack located at the third work station (123).

7. The cigarette pack scanning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support rod (4) includes a first rod (41) and a second rod (42) that are bent and connected. The end of the first rod (41) away from the second rod (42) is hinged to the inner wall of the smoke removal channel. In the supported state, the upper end face of the second rod (42) is flush with the upper end face of the annular support (12).

8. The cigarette pack scanning device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The size of the through hole (131) is larger than the size of the QR code on the outside of the cigarette pack.

9. The cigarette pack scanning device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The cigarette pack clamp (14) includes a connected mounting part (141) and a limiting part (142). The mounting part (141) is detachably disposed on the turntable (11), and the limiting part (142) is located between two adjacent workstations and is spaced above the annular support member (12).

10. A cigarette packaging equipment, characterized in that, Includes the cigarette pack scanning device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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