An automatic sequencing device for sample cigarettes

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic cigarette sample sorting device, belonging to the technical field of tobacco testing equipment. The device includes a vertically arranged hollow cigarette guide box and a horizontally arranged sampling box, with the cigarette guide box connected to the upper side of one side of the sampling box. A semi-enclosed cigarette guide tube is provided on one side of the cigarette guide box, with a flexible buffer pad at its bottom, a compressed air nozzle on the outer side of its top, and a cigarette detection device on the outer side of its bottom. A first cigarette guide ramp is formed on the bottom surface of the cigarette guide box, with a cigarette outlet facing the sampling box at the bottom. A second cigarette guide ramp is provided inside the sampling box, with an inclination angle greater than that of the first cigarette guide ramp. A cigarette baffle is provided on one side, with a cigarette limiting rod with an anti-bounce section parallel to the inner side of the baffle. This utility model achieves orderly arrangement of sample cigarettes after testing, improves work efficiency, reduces secondary damage to samples, and ensures the quality and safety of cigarettes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of cigarette testing equipment, specifically to an automatic sorting device for sample cigarettes. Background Technology

[0002] In tobacco production and quality inspection, the comprehensive cigarette testing platform is a key piece of equipment used to test various performance indicators of sample cigarettes. The test results directly affect the evaluation and control of cigarette quality. However, current comprehensive cigarette testing platforms still have significant shortcomings in the sample processing stage after testing, causing considerable inconvenience to subsequent testing and analysis.

[0003] In existing technologies, after being tested on a comprehensive testing platform, sample cigarettes typically fall directly from the lower cigarette channel of the platform into a collection box located below it. During this process, the sample cigarettes lack an effective cushioning structure and are prone to secondary damage such as compression and deformation when they collide with the inner wall of the collection box or other cigarettes upon falling. This secondary damage not only disrupts the original state of the sample cigarettes but also interferes with subsequent defect analysis, making it impossible to accurately determine whether the defects were pre-existing or caused by collisions during collection, thus affecting the accuracy of quality assessment.

[0004] Meanwhile, in the current collection method, cigarette samples are randomly piled up after falling into the collection box without any orderly arrangement. This results in defective samples being mixed with normal samples, requiring staff to spend a significant amount of time sorting and organizing them during subsequent testing and analysis, significantly reducing work efficiency. More seriously, the mixed samples may lead to missed detections or misjudgments during manual sorting, misclassifying defective samples as normal or neglecting to analyze defective samples, thus creating potential quality risks and hindering accurate control over cigarette production quality.

[0005] Therefore, how to solve the problem of secondary damage to cigarette samples during the collection process and achieve the orderly arrangement of cigarette samples has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be improved in the current field of cigarette testing. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an automatic cigarette sample sorting device. By adjusting the posture of the cigarette samples through multi-stage guidance, it completes the sorting and collection of falling cigarettes, thereby avoiding secondary damage to the cigarette samples and improving the efficiency of subsequent cigarette sample testing.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an automatic sorting device for sample cigarettes, including a cigarette guide box and an upward-opening sampling box, wherein the cigarette guide box is connected to the upper side of the sampling box;

[0008] A cigarette guide tube adapted to the cigarette is vertically arranged on one side of the cigarette guide box. The cigarette guide tube has a semi-closed structure and is connected to the cigarette guide box. A buffer pad is provided at the bottom end of the cigarette guide tube. An air compressor nozzle is provided on the outer side of the top end of the cigarette guide tube, and the air compressor nozzle faces the side of the cigarette guide box. A cigarette detection device is provided on the outer side of the bottom end of the cigarette guide tube.

[0009] The bottom side of the cigarette guide box has a cigarette outlet facing the sampling box, and the bottom surface of the cigarette guide box is inclined towards the sampling box to form a first cigarette guide slope.

[0010] The sampling box is equipped with a second cigarette guide ramp, the second cigarette guide ramp is inclined in the same direction as the first cigarette guide ramp, the upper end of the second cigarette guide ramp is connected to the first cigarette guide ramp, and the lower end is connected to the bottom surface of the sampling box.

[0011] As an improvement to the above solution, one side of the sampling box is a cigarette baffle, which is located on the side directly opposite the second cigarette guide ramp. The cigarette baffle is movably connected to the bottom of the sampling box through a connecting structure, and the two sides are detachably connected to the sampling box.

[0012] As an improvement to the above solution, multiple cigarette limiting rods are arranged parallel to each other on the inner wall surface of the cigarette baffle. When the cigarette baffle is closed, the cigarette limiting rods are spaced apart above the bottom surface of the sampling box, and their setting direction is consistent with the rolling direction of the cigarette. The end of the cigarette limiting rod facing the cigarette guide box is bent upward to form an anti-bounce section, and the outer end of the anti-bounce section is bent downward to a horizontal shape.

[0013] As an improvement to the above solution, the connection structure is a hinge.

[0014] As an improvement to the above solution, the two sides of the cigarette holder baffle are connected to the sampling box via a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0015] As an improvement to the above solution, the two sides of the cigarette holder baffle are magnetically connected to the sampling box via magnetic strips.

[0016] As an improvement to the above solution, the cushioning pad is made of a flexible material, such as silicone or rubber.

[0017] As an improvement to the above scheme, the inclination angle of the second cigarette guide ramp is greater than that of the first cigarette guide ramp.

[0018] As an improvement to the above solution, the cigarette detection device is an infrared sensor.

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0020] First, it improves work efficiency. By coordinating the cigarette guide ramp and the cigarette limit rod, the tested sample cigarettes are arranged in an orderly manner, allowing staff to quickly identify defective cigarettes, simplifying the subsequent data collection and analysis process, and reducing the time spent on manual sorting.

[0021] Secondly, it reduces secondary damage. The flexible buffer pad at the bottom of the cigarette tube absorbs the impact force of falling, preventing the cigarette from being deformed or damaged due to bumps, thus preserving the original state of the sample and ensuring the accuracy of defect analysis.

[0022] Third, it ensures quality and safety. Orderly arranged samples facilitate systematic verification, effectively preventing the missed detection and misjudgment of defective cigarettes, promptly identifying quality anomalies, strengthening quality defenses, and reducing potential quality risks. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic cigarette sorting device provided in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic cigarette sorting device provided in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic cigarette sorting device provided in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 3 .

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Cigarette guide box; 2. Sampling box; 3. Cigarette guide tube; 4. Buffer pad; 5. Compressed air nozzle; 6. Infrared sensor; 7. Cigarette outlet; 8. First cigarette guide ramp; 9. Second cigarette guide ramp; 10. Cigarette baffle; 11. Hinge; 12. Cigarette limiting rod; 13. Anti-bounce section. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] 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.

[0031] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0032] See Figure 1-3 The automatic cigarette sample sorting device provided by this utility model includes a vertically arranged hollow cigarette guide box 1 and a horizontally arranged sampling box 2. The sampling box 2 opens upward, and the cigarette guide box 1 is connected to the upper side of the sampling box 2.

[0033] A cigarette guide tube 3 is vertically installed on the right side of the cigarette guide box 1. During use, the cigarette guide tube 3 is connected to the lower cigarette channel of the integrated testing platform, and their inner diameters are consistent. The inner diameter of the cigarette guide tube 3 matches the outer diameter of the cigarette, and the thickness of the cigarette guide box 1 also matches the outer diameter of the cigarette. The cigarette guide tube 3 has a semi-closed structure, connected to the cigarette guide box 1. One side wall of the cigarette guide tube 3 is continuous with the side wall of the cigarette guide box 1, meaning the cross-section of the cigarette guide tube 3 is semi-circular, ensuring that the sample cigarette can only tilt towards the cigarette guide box 1. A flexible material buffer pad 4 is attached to the bottom of the cigarette guide tube 3. This flexible material serves as a buffer pad for the sample cigarette as it falls, minimizing secondary damage caused by impacts during drop.

[0034] An air nozzle 5 is installed on the outer side of the top of the cigarette guide tube 3, facing the cigarette guide box 1, to blow the vertical cigarette in the cigarette guide tube 3 to a horizontal position. A cigarette detection device, an infrared sensor 6, is installed on the outer side of the bottom of the cigarette guide tube 3 to detect whether the cigarette in the cigarette guide tube 3 is in position. During use, when the infrared sensor 6 detects a cigarette, it triggers the air nozzle 5 to release air and adjust the cigarette's posture. A cigarette outlet 7 is opened on one side of the bottom of the cigarette guide box 1, facing the sampling box 2, so that the cigarette in the cigarette guide box 1 is smoothly guided from the cigarette outlet 7 into the sampling box 2.

[0035] The bottom surface of the cigarette guide box 1 is inclined towards the sampling box 2, forming a first cigarette guide ramp 8, which guides the cigarette to roll towards the cigarette outlet 7. A second cigarette guide ramp 9 is provided inside the sampling box 2. The inclination direction of the second cigarette guide ramp 9 is the same as that of the first cigarette guide ramp 8, but its inclination angle is greater. The upper end of the second cigarette guide ramp 9 is smoothly connected to the first cigarette guide ramp 8, and its lower end is connected to the bottom surface of the sampling box 2, allowing the cigarette in the cigarette guide box 1 to be smoothly guided into the sampling box 2 via the first cigarette guide ramp 8 and the second cigarette guide ramp 9.

[0036] One side of the sampling box 2 is a cigarette baffle 10, which is located on the side directly opposite the second cigarette guide ramp 9. The cigarette baffle 10 is connected to the bottom surface of the sampling box 2 by a hinge 11 or other connecting structure, and the two sides of the cigarette baffle 10 are magnetically connected to the sampling box 2 by magnetic strips to form an openable cigarette baffle 10.

[0037] In another embodiment of this invention, the two sides of the cigarette baffle 10 are connected to the sampling box 2 by a snap-fit ​​structure. When it is necessary to open the cigarette baffle 10, the snap-fit ​​structure is first released and then the cigarette baffle 10 is flipped over.

[0038] Two cigarette-limiting rods 12 are parallel to each other on the upper edge of the inner wall of the cigarette baffle 10. When the cigarette baffle 10 is closed, the cigarette-limiting rods 12 are spaced above the bottom surface of the sampling box 2, allowing the cigarettes to roll below them. The direction of the cigarette-limiting rods 12 is consistent with the rolling direction of the cigarettes. The outer end of the cigarette-limiting rod 12, i.e., the end facing the cigarette guide box 1, is bent upward at a certain angle to form an anti-bounce section 13. The outer end of the anti-bounce section 13 is bent downward or horizontally to ensure that the cigarettes can roll smoothly below the cigarette-limiting rods 12. The setting of the cigarette-limiting rods 12 can prevent the cigarettes rolling down from the second cigarette guide ramp 9 from bouncing, ensuring that the sample cigarettes after testing can be arranged sequentially in the sampling box 2. When the cigarette baffle 10 is flipped open, the cigarette-limiting rods 12 move outward with the cigarette baffle 10, thereby removing the cigarettes from the sampling box 2.

[0039] During use, the cigarette guide tube 3 is connected to the lower cigarette channel of the integrated testing platform. After the integrated testing platform is working normally, the sample cigarettes fall sequentially. When the sample cigarettes have completed testing, they fall vertically into the cigarette guide tube 3 from the outlet of the lower cigarette channel. The buffer pad 4 can prevent secondary damage to the cigarettes caused by the impact of falling. When the infrared sensor 6 at the bottom of the cigarette guide tube 3 detects that the cigarette is in place, the compressed air nozzle 5 is turned on to adjust the posture of the sample cigarette. The sample cigarette tilts towards the cigarette guide box 1, and the posture changes from vertical to horizontal. Then it begins to roll down along the first cigarette guide ramp 8. The cigarette passes smoothly through the cigarette outlet 7 and rolls down along the second cigarette guide ramp 9 into the sampling box 2, and rolls to below the cigarette limit rod 12 to prevent the cigarettes rolling down the second cigarette guide ramp 9 from bouncing, ensuring that the tested sample cigarettes can be arranged sequentially in the sampling box. Once the cigarette testing platform is finished, staff can open the cigarette baffle 10, and the cigarette limiting rod 12 will open along with the cigarette baffle 10, allowing the sample cigarettes to be taken out one by one.

[0040] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. An automatic sorting device for sample cigarettes, characterized in that, It includes a cigarette guide box (1) and an upward-opening sampling box (2), wherein the cigarette guide box (1) is connected above one side of the sampling box (2); A cigarette guide tube (3) adapted to the cigarette is vertically arranged on one side of the cigarette guide box (1). The cigarette guide tube (3) is a semi-closed structure and is connected to the cigarette guide box (1). A buffer pad (4) is provided at the bottom end of the cigarette guide tube (3). An air compressor nozzle (5) is provided on the outer side of the top end of the cigarette guide tube (3). The air compressor nozzle (5) faces the side of the cigarette guide box (1). A cigarette detection device is provided on the outer side of the bottom end of the cigarette guide tube (3). The cigarette guide box (1) has a cigarette outlet (7) on one side of its bottom. The cigarette outlet (7) faces the sampling box (2). The bottom surface of the cigarette guide box (1) is inclined towards the sampling box (2) to form a first cigarette guide slope (8). The sampling box (2) is provided with a second cigarette guide ramp (9). The inclination direction of the second cigarette guide ramp (9) is the same as that of the first cigarette guide ramp (8). The upper end of the second cigarette guide ramp (9) is connected to the first cigarette guide ramp (8), and the lower end is connected to the bottom surface of the sampling box (2).

2. The automatic sorting device for sample cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the sampling box (2) is a cigarette baffle (10), which is located on the side directly opposite the second cigarette guide ramp (9). The cigarette baffle (10) is movably connected to the bottom of the sampling box (2) through a connecting structure, and its two sides are detachably connected to the sampling box (2).

3. The automatic sorting device for sample cigarettes according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple cigarette limiting rods (12) are arranged parallel to each other on the inner wall surface of the cigarette baffle (10). When the cigarette baffle (10) is closed, the cigarette limiting rods (12) are spaced above the bottom surface of the sampling box (2) and are set in the same direction as the rolling direction of the cigarette. The end of the cigarette limiting rod (12) facing the cigarette guide box (1) is bent upward to form an anti-bounce section (13), and the outer end of the anti-bounce section (13) is bent downward to a horizontal position.

4. The automatic sorting device for sample cigarettes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connection structure is a hinge (11).

5. The automatic sorting device for sample cigarettes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two sides of the cigarette holder baffle (10) are connected to the sampling box (2) by a snap-fit ​​structure.

6. The automatic sorting device for cigarette samples according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two sides of the cigarette holder baffle (10) are magnetically connected to the sampling box (2) via magnetic strips.

7. The automatic sorting device for sample cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cushioning pad (4) is made of a flexible material, which is silicone or rubber.

8. The automatic sorting device for sample cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second cigarette guide ramp (9) has a greater tilt angle than the first cigarette guide ramp (8).

9. The automatic sorting device for sample cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette detection device is an infrared sensor (6).

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