A new type of cigarette mixing and grabbing channel

Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel cigarette mixed cigarette grabbing channel, including bottom plate, power system sets up on the bottom plate, including first power assembly, second power assembly, first push and second push, the goods layer includes first waiting area, second waiting area and grab area, first waiting area, second waiting area, grab area includes a plurality of interval arrangement's rotating roller respectively, the part of goods loaded to the goods layer, along first direction x passes first waiting area and enters second waiting area, and by second push board pushes to grab area, another part of goods loaded to the goods layer, along first direction x enters first waiting area and by first push board pushes to grab area. In the utility model embodiment, even if the conventional cigarette case and the unconventional cigarette case are mixed loading, still can be distinguished the goods, need not specially prepare the cigarette grabbing channel for the unconventional cigarette case, has reduced the production cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette product manufacturing and packaging technology, specifically to a novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel. Background Technology

[0002] In current cigarette factories, when finished products are sorted and put into storage, cigarettes of different brands are identified by barcode scanners and pushed into the corresponding channels. However, each channel can only be set with one specification. In today's small-batch, high-frequency production situation, if a certain channel cannot be used normally, some specifications may not be able to be automatically put into storage, affecting the implementation of normal production scheduling. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of the prior art pointed out in the background section, this utility model provides a novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel that can simultaneously accommodate two types of products, and is particularly suitable for situations where conventional specifications and small-batch, high-frequency non-conventional specifications are mixed and shipped out. This utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0004] A novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel includes a base plate; a power system disposed on the base plate, comprising a first power component and a second power component for outputting linear movement along a second direction y, the output ends of the first power component and the second power component respectively driving and connecting a first push plate and a second push plate; a cargo layer including a first waiting area, a second waiting area, and a grabbing area; the first waiting area and the second waiting area are arranged adjacent to each other side-by-side along the second direction y, and are also arranged adjacent to each other side-by-side along the first direction x, the first direction x and the second direction y being perpendicular to each other; wherein, the first waiting area... The waiting area further includes a plurality of spaced-apart first rotating rollers, the second waiting area further includes a plurality of spaced-apart second rotating rollers, and the gripping area further includes a plurality of spaced-apart third rotating rollers. The first rotating rollers and the second rotating rollers extend along a second direction y, and the third rotating rollers extend along a first direction x. A portion of the goods loaded onto the cargo layer passes through the first waiting area along the first direction x and enters the second waiting area, and is pushed to the gripping area by the second pusher plate. Another portion of the goods loaded onto the cargo layer enters the first waiting area along the first direction x and is pushed to the gripping area by the first pusher plate.

[0005] The loaded goods include conventional cigarette boxes (standard cigarettes) and unconventional cigarette boxes (slim cigarette boxes and medium cigarette boxes). Conventional cigarette boxes are shipped in large quantities and frequently, while unconventional cigarette boxes are shipped in small quantities and infrequently. The waiting area for conventional cigarette boxes is designated as a second waiting area, and the waiting area for unconventional cigarette boxes is designated as a first waiting area. Conventional cigarette boxes can pass through the first waiting area into the second waiting area, and are then pushed to the grabbing area by a second pusher plate; unconventional cigarette boxes, after entering the first waiting area, are pushed to the grabbing area by the first pusher plate. Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, even if conventional and unconventional cigarette boxes are mixed, they can still be distinguished for shipment, eliminating the need for a special grabbing channel for unconventional cigarette boxes and reducing production costs.

[0006] In a possible embodiment, the power system in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel further includes a third power component, which includes an output end for outputting linear movement along a third direction z, the third direction z being perpendicular to the first direction x and the second direction y; the output end of the third power component is connected to a baffle, which is configured to be driven by the third power component to move between the first waiting area and the second waiting area, and to exit between the first waiting area and the second waiting area.

[0007] In a possible embodiment, in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel, the base plate and the power system are disposed below the cargo layer, and the first push plate and the second push plate are disposed above the cargo layer; the output end of the first power component is connected to the first push plate via a first connecting rod, the first connecting rod passing through the gap between adjacent first rotating rollers and configured to be driven by the first power component to move along the gap between adjacent first rotating rollers in the second direction y.

[0008] In a possible embodiment, the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel has an output end of the second power assembly connected to the second push plate via a second connecting rod, the second connecting rod passing through the gap between adjacent second rotating rollers and configured to be driven by the second power assembly to move along the gap between adjacent second rotating rollers in the second direction y.

[0009] In a possible embodiment, the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel has an upright plate extending along the third direction z along the outer periphery of the cargo layer, the upright plate being used to prevent the goods from moving outside the second waiting area and / or the grabbing area.

[0010] In a possible embodiment, the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel further includes: an appearance detector for identifying the loaded goods as being transported to the first waiting area or the second waiting area based on the appearance characteristics of the goods; and a controller connected to the appearance detector and the power system for controlling the first power component, the second power component, and the third power component based on the detection result of the appearance detector.

[0011] In a possible embodiment, in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel, the controller is configured to, based on the loaded goods being transported to the second waiting area, control the baffle to exit between the first waiting area and the second waiting area, or to remain in the state of exiting between the first waiting area and the second waiting area; and, based on the loaded goods being transported to the first waiting area, control the baffle to enter between the first waiting area and the second waiting area, or to remain in the state of entering between the first waiting area and the second waiting area.

[0012] In a possible embodiment, in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel, the second power component includes: a motor fixedly mounted on the base plate, two gears, and a chain connected end to end. The two gears are spaced apart in the second direction y. The chain is fitted onto the two gears. One of the gears is connected to the output shaft of the motor. The second connecting rod is fixedly connected to the chain.

[0013] In a possible embodiment, in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel, the first power component includes: a second cylinder arranged along a second direction y on the base plate, the output end of the second cylinder being connected to the first connecting rod.

[0014] In a possible embodiment, in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel, the third power component includes: a third cylinder arranged along a third direction z on the base plate, the output end of the third cylinder being connected to the baffle. Attached Figure Description

[0015] 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 invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This utility model provides a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel structure;

[0017] Figure 2 Figure 1The above-view schematic diagram shows a novel cigarette mixing and cigarette-catching channel structure provided in the embodiment shown.

[0018] Figure 3 Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment provides a three-dimensional schematic diagram of some features of a novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel structure, with the cargo layer omitted in the figure.

[0019] The components include: base plate-10; power system-20; first power assembly-21; second power assembly-22; third power assembly-23; first push plate-211; second push plate-221; baffle-231; first connecting rod-212; second connecting rod-222; motor-223; gears-224, 225; chain-226; second cylinder-213; third cylinder-233; cargo layer-30; first waiting area-31; second waiting area-32; gripping area-33; first rotating roller-311; second rotating roller-321; third rotating roller-331; upright plate-34; and appearance detector-40. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships 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. 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 indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, it should be noted that "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; 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.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 horizontal thickness of the first feature is greater than that of 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 horizontal thickness of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0024] The following disclosure provides many different implementations or examples for carrying out different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various implementations and / or arrangements discussed.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The above-view schematic diagram shows a novel cigarette mixing and cigarette-catching channel structure provided in the embodiment shown. Figure 3 Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment provides a three-dimensional schematic diagram of some features of a novel cigarette mixing and cigarette-grabbing channel structure, omitting the cargo layer 30 in the figure. Figure 1-3 As shown:

[0026] The novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel provided in this embodiment includes a base plate 10, a power system 20, and a cargo layer 30.

[0027] The power system 20 is mounted on the base plate 10 and includes a first power component 21 and a second power component 22 for outputting linear movement along the second direction y. The output ends of the first power component 21 and the second power component 22 respectively drive and connect to the first push plate 211 and the second push plate 221.

[0028] The cargo layer 30 includes a first waiting area 31, a second waiting area 32, and a grabbing area 33. Along the second direction y, the first waiting area 31 and the second waiting area 32 are arranged side by side adjacent to each other, and along the first direction x, the first waiting area 31 and the second waiting area 32 are also arranged side by side adjacent to each other. The first direction x and the second direction y are perpendicular to each other.

[0029] The first waiting area 31 includes a plurality of spaced first rotating rollers 311, the second waiting area 32 includes a plurality of spaced second rotating rollers 321, and the gripping area 33 includes a plurality of spaced third rotating rollers 331. The first rotating rollers 311 and the second rotating rollers 321 extend along the second direction y, and the third rotating rollers 331 extend along the first direction x. A portion of the goods loaded onto the cargo layer 30 passes through the first waiting area 31 along the first direction x and enters the second waiting area 32, and is pushed to the gripping area 33 by the second push plate 221. Another portion of the goods loaded onto the cargo layer 30 enters the first waiting area 31 along the first direction x and is pushed to the gripping area 33 by the first push plate 211.

[0030] Indicatively, the loaded goods include conventional cigarette boxes (standard cigarettes) and unconventional cigarette boxes (slim cigarette boxes, medium cigarette boxes). Conventional cigarette boxes are shipped in large quantities and frequently, while unconventional cigarette boxes are shipped in small quantities and infrequently. The waiting area for conventional cigarette boxes is designated as a second waiting area, and the waiting area for unconventional cigarette boxes is designated as a first waiting area. Conventional cigarette boxes can pass through the first waiting area to enter the second waiting area, and are then pushed to the grabbing area by a second pusher plate; unconventional cigarette boxes, after entering the first waiting area, are pushed to the grabbing area by the first pusher plate. Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, even if conventional and unconventional cigarette boxes are mixed, they can still be distinguished for shipment, eliminating the need for a special grabbing channel for unconventional cigarette boxes and reducing production costs.

[0031] In a possible embodiment, the power system 20 in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel further includes a third power component 23, which includes an output end for outputting linear movement along a third direction z, which is perpendicular to the first direction x and the second direction y; the output end of the third power component 23 is connected to a baffle 231, which is configured to be driven by the third power component 23 to move between the first waiting area 31 and the second waiting area 32, and to exit between the first waiting area 31 and the second waiting area 32.

[0032] Schematic illustration: When a conventional cigarette box is loaded, the baffle 231 is controlled to exit between the first waiting area 31 and the second waiting area 32, allowing the conventional cigarette box to enter the second waiting area and be pushed into the grabbing area. Furthermore, if the baffle 231 is also outside the range between the first and second waiting areas 31 and 32 when a conventional cigarette box is loaded, then it is only necessary to control the pusher 231 to maintain this state. When a non-conventional cigarette box is loaded, the baffle 231 is controlled to enter between the first and second waiting areas 31 or remain between them, restricting the non-conventional cigarette box from entering the second waiting area, while it is pushed into the grabbing area from the first waiting area.

[0033] In a possible embodiment, in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel, the base plate 10 and the power system 20 are disposed below the cargo layer 30, and the first push plate 211 and the second push plate 221 are disposed above the cargo layer 30; the output end of the first power assembly 21 is connected to the first push plate 211 via a first connecting rod 212, the first connecting rod 212 passes through the gap between adjacent first rotating rollers 311 and is configured to be driven by the first power assembly 21 to move along the gap between adjacent first rotating rollers 311 in the second direction y.

[0034] In a possible embodiment, in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel, the output end of the second power assembly 22 is connected to the second push plate 221 via a second connecting rod 222. The second connecting rod 222 passes through the gap between adjacent second rotating rollers 321 and is configured to be driven by the second power assembly 22 to move along the gap between adjacent second rotating rollers 321 in the second direction y.

[0035] This configuration is reasonable in layout without affecting the movement of goods, and the new cigarette mixing and grabbing channel can also maintain a small size.

[0036] In a possible embodiment, the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel also includes a vertical plate 34 extending along a third direction z along the outer periphery of the cargo layer 30. The vertical plate 34 is used to prevent goods from moving outside the second waiting area 32 and / or grabbing area 33. This configuration can prevent goods from sliding out of the cargo layer due to inertia.

[0037] In a possible embodiment, the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel further includes: an appearance detector 40, used to identify the loaded goods and transport them to the first waiting area 31 or the second waiting area 32 based on the appearance characteristics of the goods; and a controller, connected to the appearance detector 40 and the power system 20, used to control the first power component 21, the second power component 22 and the third power component 23 based on the detection result of the appearance detector 40.

[0038] In a possible embodiment, in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel, the controller is configured to, based on the loaded goods being transported to the second waiting area 32, control the baffle 231 to exit between the first waiting area 31 and the second waiting area 32, or to remain in the state of exiting between the first waiting area 31 and the second waiting area 32; and, based on the loaded goods being transported to the first waiting area 31, control the baffle 231 to enter between the first waiting area 31 and the second waiting area 32, or to remain in the state of entering between the first waiting area 31 and the second waiting area 32.

[0039] The appearance characteristics of goods can be information such as colors and patterns on the packaging, or information such as text and barcodes.

[0040] In this embodiment, the appearance detector 40 controls the new cigarette mixing and grabbing channel based on the detection of the appearance features of the goods, realizing automated operation, which not only reduces the labor intensity of manual labor, but also improves production efficiency.

[0041] In a possible embodiment, the second power assembly 22 in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel includes: a motor 223 fixedly mounted on the base plate 10, two gears 224 and 225, and a chain 226 connected end to end. The two gears 224 and 225 are arranged at intervals in the second direction y. The chain 226 is fitted on the two gears 224 and 225. One of the gears 224 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 223. The second connecting rod 222 is fixedly connected to the chain 226.

[0042] In a possible embodiment, the first power assembly 21 in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel includes a second cylinder 213 arranged on the base plate 10 along the second direction y, and the output end of the second cylinder 213 is connected to the first connecting rod 212.

[0043] To illustrate, the shipment volume and frequency of conventional and unconventional cigarette boxes differ, with conventional boxes shipping significantly more frequently. Therefore, the second power component employs a relatively complex but more reliable transmission mechanism; the first power component uses a low-cost, simple structure, but relatively less reliable mechanism. This allows the new cigarette mixing and grabbing channel to balance performance and cost, resulting in a higher cost-effectiveness ratio.

[0044] In a possible embodiment, the third power assembly 23 in the novel cigarette mixing and grabbing channel includes a third cylinder 233 arranged on the base plate 10 along the third direction z, and the output end of the third cylinder 233 is connected to a baffle 231.

[0045] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be embraced within this application.

Claims

1. A novel cigarette mixing and cigarette-grabbing channel, characterized in that, include Base plate (10); The power system (20) is mounted on the base plate (10) and includes a first power component (21) and a second power component (22) for outputting linear movement along the second direction y. The output ends of the first power component (21) and the second power component (22) respectively drive and connect the first push plate (211) and the second push plate (221). The cargo layer (30) includes a first waiting area (31), a second waiting area (32), and a grabbing area (33); along the second direction y, the first waiting area (31) and the second waiting area (32) are arranged side by side adjacent to each other, and along the first direction x, the first waiting area (31) and the second waiting area (32) are arranged side by side adjacent to each other, and the first direction x and the second direction y are perpendicular to each other; The first waiting area (31) further includes a plurality of spaced first rotating rollers (311), the second waiting area (32) further includes a plurality of spaced second rotating rollers (321), and the gripping area (33) further includes a plurality of spaced third rotating rollers (331). The first rotating rollers (311) and the second rotating rollers (321) extend along a second direction y, and the third rotating rollers (331) extend along a first direction x. A portion of the goods loaded onto the cargo layer (30) passes through the first waiting area (31) along the first direction x and enters the second waiting area (32), and is pushed to the gripping area (33) by the second push plate (221). Another portion of the goods loaded onto the cargo layer (30) enters the first waiting area (31) along the first direction x and is pushed to the gripping area (33) by the first push plate (211).

2. The novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power system (20) also includes a third power assembly (23), which includes an output end for outputting linear movement along a third direction z, the third direction z being perpendicular to the first direction x and the second direction y; the output end of the third power assembly (23) is connected to a baffle (231), the baffle (231) being configured to be driven by the third power assembly (23) to move between the first waiting area (31) and the second waiting area (32), and to exit between the first waiting area (31) and the second waiting area (32).

3. The novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base plate (10) and the power system (20) are located below the cargo layer (30), and the first push plate (211) and the second push plate (221) are located above the cargo layer (30). The output end of the first power assembly (21) is connected to the first push plate (211) via a first connecting rod (212), the first connecting rod (212) passes through the gap between adjacent first rotating rollers (311) and is configured to be driven by the first power assembly (21) to move along the gap between adjacent first rotating rollers (311) in the second direction y.

4. The novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel according to claim 3, characterized in that, The output end of the second power assembly (22) is connected to the second push plate (221) via a second connecting rod (222), the second connecting rod (222) passing through the gap between adjacent second rotating rollers (321) and configured to be driven by the second power assembly (22) to move along the gap between adjacent second rotating rollers (321) in the second direction y.

5. The novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the cargo layer (30) is also provided with a vertical plate (34) extending along the third direction z, the vertical plate (34) being used to prevent the goods from moving outside the second waiting area (32) and / or the grabbing area (33).

6. The novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: Appearance detector (40) is used to identify, based on the appearance characteristics of the goods, whether the loaded goods are transported to the first waiting area (31) or the second waiting area (32); The controller is connected to the appearance detector (40) and the power system (20) and is used to control the first power component (21), the second power component (22) and the third power component (23) based on the detection result of the appearance detector (40).

7. The novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The controller is configured to, based on the fact that the loaded goods are to be transported to the second waiting area (32), control the baffle (231) to exit between the first waiting area (31) and the second waiting area (32), or to remain in the state of exiting between the first waiting area (31) and the second waiting area (32); and, based on the fact that the loaded goods are to be transported to the first waiting area (31), control the baffle (231) to enter between the first waiting area (31) and the second waiting area (32), or to remain in the state of entering between the first waiting area (31) and the second waiting area (32).

8. The novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second power assembly (22) includes: a motor (223) fixedly mounted on the base plate (10), two gears (224, 225) and a chain (226) connected end to end. The two gears (224, 225) are arranged at intervals in the second direction y. The chain (226) is fitted on the two gears (224, 225). One of the gears (224) is connected to the output shaft of the motor (223). The second connecting rod (222) is fixedly connected to the chain (226).

9. The novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first power assembly (21) includes a second cylinder (213) arranged on the base plate (10) along a second direction y, the output end of the second cylinder (213) being connected to the first connecting rod (212).

10. The novel cigarette mixing and cigarette grabbing channel according to claim 9, characterized in that, The third power assembly (23) includes a third cylinder (233) arranged on the base plate (10) along a third direction z, the output end of the third cylinder (233) being connected to the baffle (231).

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