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By designing a dual-channel shaping platform and adopting multi-station parallel processing and automated shaping technology, the problems of high labor intensity and poor standardization in the manual operation of cigarette pack and carton palletizing process have been solved, achieving efficient and automated product shaping and palletizing.

CN224448438UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03BEIJING FOCUSIGHT TECH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING FOCUSIGHT TECH
Filing Date
2025-07-31
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The current palletizing process for printed cigarette cartons relies on manual operation, resulting in high labor intensity, poor product standardization, and low production efficiency.

Method used

Design a dual-channel shaping platform, including a shaping frame, first and second shaping components, a transition component, and related cylinders, sensors, and feeding plates, to achieve multi-station parallel processing and automated shaping.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency, reduces manual intervention, lowers operational errors, adapts to the needs of continuous production, and enhances product consistency and production capacity.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of automatic palletizing equipment technology, and in particular to a dual-channel shaping platform. This dual-channel shaping platform includes a shaping frame with several shaping channel components arranged at different heights. Each shaping channel component includes a first shaping component, a transition component, and a second shaping component arranged sequentially. The first shaping component includes a first flow bar mounted on the shaping frame, with a first baffle on one side of the first flow bar to prevent products from falling. The first baffle extends from the first shaping component to the transition component. A first feeding plate is located above the first flow bar. Ejection components for ejecting products are located on both sides of the first flow bar. This utility model's shaping frame has several shaping channel components arranged at different heights, and each shaping channel component can be fed from both ends, enabling the shaping of two types of products and expanding its application range. Furthermore, the dual-channel and high-low layered design supports parallel operation, significantly improving production capacity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic palletizing equipment technology, and in particular to a dual-channel shaping platform. Background Technology

[0002] The post-printing process for cigarette packs involves bundling the cigarette packs into specific quantities after inspection, followed by stacking. Current equipment relies on manual stacking. The bundling speed is typically 5-6 packs / minute, with each stack weighing 2 kg, approximately 140-240 stacks per pallet, and a stacking height of 820-1225 mm. This requires repeated operation by workers. Furthermore, manual stacking lacks consistency, resulting in some deviation in the delivered products. In short, current cigarette pack stacking methods are labor-intensive and produce inconsistent stacking quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a dual-channel shaping platform.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a dual-channel shaping platform, including a shaping frame, wherein the shaping frame is provided with a plurality of shaping channel components at different heights, and each shaping channel component includes a first shaping component, a transition component and a second shaping component arranged in sequence.

[0005] The first shaping component includes a first flow strip mounted on a shaping frame, a first baffle to prevent products from falling off one side of the first flow strip, the first baffle extending from the first shaping component to the transition component; and a first feeding plate above the first flow strip.

[0006] The first flow strip has ejection components for ejecting products on both sides. The ejection components include ejection cylinders, ejection base plates are installed at the ejection cylinder rods, and two ejection plate mounting seats are installed on the ejection base plates. Each ejection plate mounting seat is provided with several ejection plates extending inward. The two ejection plate mounting seats are located on both sides of the first flow strip.

[0007] Multiple shaping channel components, arranged at varying heights, enable parallel processing at multiple workstations, improving production efficiency. Each shaping channel component can be fed from both ends, allowing for the shaping of two types of products and expanding its application range.

[0008] Furthermore, the transition assembly includes a transition frame, on which two transition flow strips are arranged side by side, and a transition ejection baffle is installed between the two transition flow strips. The transition ejection baffle is located at the discharge port of the transition assembly.

[0009] The transition frame is equipped with a transition baffle to prevent products from falling off, and the transition baffle is installed on the outside of one of the transition flow strips.

[0010] Furthermore, a first infrared sensor is installed between the two transition flow strips to detect whether the product has reached the target position.

[0011] Furthermore, the transition frame is equipped with a transition ejection cylinder and a transition baffle cylinder, the ejection cylinder rod is connected to the transition ejection baffle, and the transition baffle cylinder is connected to the transition baffle.

[0012] Furthermore, the second shaping component includes a second conveyor belt, with a mounting frame above the second conveyor belt. The mounting frame is equipped with a second feeding plate for shaping the product, and the second feeding plate is driven by a second drive component. The conveying speed of the second conveyor belt is controllable, and in conjunction with the secondary shaping by the feeding plate, ensures that the final product posture meets the requirements.

[0013] Furthermore, the second drive assembly includes a mounting bracket installed on the forming frame, a second translation cylinder is provided on the mounting bracket, a translation slide is installed at the top rod of the second translation cylinder, a second lifting cylinder is installed on the translation slide, and the top rod of the second lifting cylinder is connected to the second feeding plate.

[0014] Furthermore, a second infrared sensor for measuring product position is installed at the discharge port of the second conveyor belt. This second infrared sensor ensures that products accurately enter the next process, preventing accumulation or misalignment.

[0015] Furthermore, a first cylinder is installed on the ejector base plate, the first cylinder push rod is connected to a first baffle, and the lower end of the first baffle is provided with a clearance groove corresponding to the ejector plate.

[0016] Furthermore, a first linear module is installed on the shaping frame to drive the first feeding platen to move left and right above the first flow strip. The first linear module enables high-precision, automated movement of the first feeding platen, improving shaping consistency and speed.

[0017] Furthermore, both ends of the first baffle are provided with inclined guide sections. The inclined guide sections can guide the product smoothly into the channel, reduce jamming, and reduce wear.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: this utility model is reasonably designed and easy to operate, and has the following advantages:

[0019] (1) The forming frame is equipped with several forming channel components at different heights. Each forming channel component can be fed from both ends, enabling the forming of two types of products and expanding the scope of application. In addition, the dual-channel and high-low layered design supports parallel operation, significantly improving production capacity.

[0020] (2) High degree of automation, reducing manual intervention, reducing operational errors, and adapting to the needs of continuous production. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A stereoscopic view from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Top view;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the first baffle and the ejector assembly;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transition component;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A structural diagram from another perspective.

[0029] In the figure: 1. Shaping frame, 2. First shaping component, 3. Transition component, 4. Second shaping component, 5. First feeding plate, 6. Second feeding plate, 7. First linear module;

[0030] 21. First flow bar; 22. First baffle; 23. Ejector plate; 24. Ejector plate mounting base; 25. Ejector base plate; 26. Ejector cylinder; 27. First cylinder; 28. Angled guide section;

[0031] 31. Transition frame, 32. Transition flow bar, 33. First infrared sensor, 34. Transition ejection baffle, 35. Transition ejection cylinder, 36. Transition baffle, 37. Transition baffle cylinder;

[0032] 41. Second conveyor belt; 42. Mounting bracket; 43. Second translation cylinder; 44. Translation slide; 45. Second lifting cylinder; 46. Second infrared sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 7 The dual-channel shaping platform shown includes a shaping frame 1, which has two shaping channel components arranged at different heights. Each shaping channel component includes a first shaping component 2, a transition component 3, and a second shaping component 4 arranged sequentially. The first shaping component 2 includes a first flow bar 21 installed on the shaping frame 1. A first baffle 22 is provided on one side of the first flow bar 21 to prevent products from falling. The first baffle 22 extends from the first shaping component 2 to the transition component 3. A first feeding plate 5 is provided above the first flow bar 21.

[0037] The first flow bar 21 has ejection components for ejecting products on both sides. The ejection components include ejection cylinders 25. An ejection base plate 26 is installed at the ejection rod of the ejection cylinder 25. Two ejection plate mounting seats 24 are installed on the ejection base plate 26. Each ejection plate mounting seat 24 is provided with several inwardly extending ejection plates 23. The two ejection plate mounting seats 24 are located on both sides of the first flow bar 21.

[0038] The transition assembly 3 includes a transition frame 31, on which two transition flow strips 32 are arranged side by side, and a transition ejection baffle 34 is installed between the two transition flow strips 32. The transition ejection baffle 34 is located at the discharge port of the transition assembly 3. A transition baffle 36 is installed on the transition frame 31 to prevent the product from falling. The transition baffle 36 is installed on the outside of one of the transition flow strips 32.

[0039] A first infrared sensor 33 is installed between the two transition flow bars 32 to detect whether the product has reached the target position.

[0040] The transition frame 31 is equipped with a transition ejection cylinder 35 and a transition baffle cylinder 37. The ejector rod of the transition ejection cylinder 35 is connected to the transition ejection baffle 34, and the transition baffle cylinder 37 is connected to the transition baffle 36.

[0041] The second shaping component 4 includes a second conveyor belt 41, and a mounting frame 42 is provided above the second conveyor belt 41. The mounting frame 42 is equipped with a second feeding plate 6 for shaping the product, and the second feeding plate 6 is driven by the second drive component.

[0042] The second drive assembly includes a mounting frame 42 installed on the forming frame 1. A second translation cylinder 43 is provided on the mounting frame 42. A translation slide plate 44 is installed at the top rod of the second translation cylinder 43. A second lifting cylinder 45 is installed on the translation slide plate 44. The top rod of the second lifting cylinder 45 is connected to the second feeding plate 6.

[0043] A second infrared sensor 46 for measuring the product position is installed at the discharge port of the second conveyor belt 41.

[0044] A first cylinder 27 is mounted on the ejector base plate 26. The ejector rod of the first cylinder 27 is connected to a first baffle 22. The lower end of the first baffle 22 is provided with a clearance groove corresponding to the ejector plate 23. The first cylinder 27 adjusts the position of the first baffle 22, which is suitable for products of different specifications.

[0045] The shaping frame 1 is equipped with a first linear module 7 that drives the first feeding plate 5 to move left and right above the first flow bar 21.

[0046] Both ends of the first baffle 22 are provided with inclined guide sections 28.

[0047] The working process of this dual-channel shaping platform is divided into two steps: one is the shaping and unpacking process for unpackaged products, and the other is the shaping and unpacking process for packaged products.

[0048] The specific steps for shaping and cutting unpackaged products are as follows:

[0049] (1) such as Figure 3As shown, unpackaged products are fed in the direction indicated by the arrow. The first linear module 7 drives the first feeding plate 5 to move to the left. When the first feeding plate 5 moves to the left and stops at a position one product away from the inlet of the first flow bar 21, the first stack of products enters the first flow bar 21 through the inlet and is blocked by the first feeding plate 5. Since the products are not packaged, there will be displacement between the papers during the conveying process. After the first feeding plate 5 blocks the products, it will exert a shaping force on the products, which will correct their position. Then the first feeding plate 5 moves to the right by one product position, and the second stack of products is fed from the inlet of the first flow bar 21, pushing the first stack of products to the right until it is blocked by the first feeding plate 5. The shaping of the second stack of products is completed. The first feeding plate 5 moves to the right one product position at a time until the first flow bar 21 carries the target number of stacks of products.

[0050] (2) When the ejector cylinder 25 is working, the ejector base plate 26 is raised. Through the ejector plate mounting seat 24, multiple ejector plates 23 are raised synchronously, raising the product above the first flow bar 21. At this time, the unloading robot grabs the product and unloads it.

[0051] The specific steps for shaping and cutting packaged products are as follows:

[0052] (1) such as Figure 3 As shown, the packaged products are fed in the direction indicated by the arrow. The first stack of packaged products is conveyed to the left by the second conveyor belt 41 and moved to the transition component 3. When the second infrared sensor 46 senses the product, the transition ejection cylinder 35 drives the transition ejection baffle 34 to eject. The transition ejection baffle 34 blocks the product. At this time, the second drive component works, driving the second feeding plate 6 to descend and move to the left, patting the product. The product's position will shift during the conveying process. The transition ejection baffle 34 and the second feeding plate 6 shape the product from two directions, which plays a role in correcting the product's position.

[0053] (2) Then the transition ejector baffle 34 descends and resets, and the second feeding plate 6 continues to move to the left, pushing the first stack of packaged products into the first flow bar 21; at the same time, the first linear module 7 drives the first feeding plate 5 to move to the right, and stops when the first feeding plate 5 moves to the right to a position one product away from the outlet of the transition component 3; when the second feeding plate 6 pushes the first stack of packaged products and is blocked by the first feeding plate 5, the second feeding plate 6 moves up first and then moves to the right to reset; when the first infrared sensor 33 detects no products, the transition ejector baffle 34 ejects, reshapes the second stack of packaged products, and the second feeding plate 6 pushes the materials again;

[0054] (3) The first feeding plate 5 moves to the left in sequence according to the position of a product until the first flow bar 21 carries the target number of packaged products, the ejector component ejects the product, the unloading robot grabs the product and unloads it.

[0055] In summary, this utility model is reasonably designed, easy to operate, and has the following advantages:

[0056] (1) The forming frame 1 is equipped with several forming channel components at different heights. Each forming channel component can be fed from both ends, realizing the forming of two kinds of products and expanding the scope of use; in addition, the dual-channel and high-low layered design supports parallel operation, significantly improving production capacity;

[0057] (2) High degree of automation, reducing manual intervention, reducing operational errors, and adapting to the needs of continuous production.

[0058] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model. Various examples and illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the substantive content of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make modifications or variations to the above-described specific embodiments after reading the description without departing from the essence and scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A dual channel shaping platform, characterized by: It includes a shaping frame (1), which is provided with several shaping channel components at different heights. Each shaping channel component includes a first shaping component (2), a transition component (3), and a second shaping component (4) arranged in sequence. The first shaping component (2) includes a first flow strip (21) mounted on the shaping frame (1), a first baffle (22) is provided on one side of the first flow strip (21) to prevent the product from falling, and the first baffle (22) extends from the first shaping component (2) to the transition component (3); a first feeding plate (5) is provided above the first flow strip (21); The first flow strip (21) is provided with ejection components for ejecting products on both sides. The ejection components include ejection cylinders (25), ejection base plates (26) are installed at the ejection rods of the ejection cylinders (25), and two ejection plate mounting seats (24) are installed on the ejection base plates (26). Each ejection plate mounting seat (24) is provided with several ejection plates (23) extending inward. The two ejection plate mounting seats (24) are located on both sides of the first flow strip (21).

2. The dual pass shaping platform of claim 1, wherein: The transition assembly (3) includes a transition frame (31), on which two transition flow strips (32) are arranged side by side, and a transition ejection baffle (34) is installed between the two transition flow strips (32). The transition ejection baffle (34) is located at the discharge port of the transition assembly (3). The transition frame (31) is equipped with a transition baffle (36) to prevent products from falling off, and the transition baffle (36) is installed on the outside of one of the transition flow strips (32).

3. The dual pass shaping platform of claim 2, wherein: A first infrared sensor (33) for detecting the position of the product is installed between the two transition flow bars (32).

4. The dual pass shaping platform of claim 2, wherein: The transition frame (31) is equipped with a transition ejection cylinder (35) and a transition baffle cylinder (37). The ejection cylinder (35) has its push rod connected to the transition ejection baffle (34), and the transition baffle cylinder (37) is connected to the transition baffle (36).

5. The dual pass shaping platform of claim 1, wherein: The second shaping component (4) includes a second conveyor belt (41), a mounting frame (42) is provided above the second conveyor belt (41), and a second feeding plate (6) for shaping the product is mounted on the mounting frame (42). The second feeding plate (6) is driven by the second drive component.

6. The dual-channel shaping platform according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second drive assembly includes a mounting bracket (42) installed on the forming frame (1), a second translation cylinder (43) is provided on the mounting bracket (42), a translation slide plate (44) is installed at the top rod of the second translation cylinder (43), a second lifting cylinder (45) is installed on the translation slide plate (44), and the top rod of the second lifting cylinder (45) is connected to the second feeding plate (6).

7. The dual pass shaping platform of claim 5, wherein: A second infrared sensor (46) for measuring the product position is installed at the discharge port of the second conveyor belt (41).

8. The dual pass shaping platform of claim 1, wherein: A first cylinder (27) is installed on the ejector base plate (26). The ejector rod of the first cylinder (27) is connected to the first baffle (22). The lower end of the first baffle (22) is provided with a clearance groove corresponding to the ejector plate (23).

9. The dual pass shaping platform of claim 1, wherein: The shaping frame (1) is equipped with a first linear module (7) that drives the first feeding plate (5) to move left and right above the first flow bar (21).

10. The dual pass shaping platform of claim 1, wherein: The first baffle plate (22) is provided with a slope guide part (28) at both ends.