Cigarette packet grouping device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to cigarette packaging technical field discloses a cigarette packet grouping device. Cigarette packet grouping device includes conveying mechanism, spacing component, clamping mechanism and side push mechanism, wherein conveying mechanism includes conveyer and conveying frame, and the conveyer is provided with conveying groove along the first direction, and part conveying frame is located in the conveying groove, and the conveying frame can convey a plurality of cigarette packets along the first direction; The spacing component is arranged at one end of the conveying frame which extends the conveying groove, and the spacing component can limit a plurality of cigarette packets to move along the first direction; The clamping mechanism is arranged at one side of the conveying frame, and the clamping mechanism can clamp part cigarette packet along the second direction, and the clamping mechanism and the spacing component can form cigarette packet group between, and the first direction is perpendicular with the second direction; The side push mechanism is arranged at one side of the conveying frame, and the side push mechanism is configured to be able to push the cigarette packet group to the packaging station along the second direction. The device can realize the automatic grouping of cigarette packet, and the production efficiency is improved without the situation of extruding cigarette packet.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Among current cigarette packaging technologies, cigarette pack packaging machines are widely used due to their high production capacity and automation level. They can automate the management of raw material supply, packaging quality, and equipment operation. During the production and transportation of cigarette cartons, since cigarette packs need to be assembled into cartons in groups of 10, the packs must be grouped during transport. However, currently, most methods rely on manual grouping, which is not only costly but also inefficient and slow.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a cigarette pack grouping device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cigarette pack grouping device that can automatically group cigarette packs without causing them to be crushed, thereby improving production efficiency.

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

[0006] A cigarette pack grouping device, comprising:

[0007] A conveying mechanism includes a conveyor and a conveying frame. The conveyor is provided with a conveying trough along a first direction, and part of the conveying frame is located in the conveying trough. The conveying frame is capable of conveying multiple cigarette packs along the first direction.

[0008] A limiting component is disposed at one end of the conveyor frame that extends out of the conveyor groove, and the limiting component can limit the movement of multiple cigarette packs along the first direction;

[0009] A clamping mechanism is disposed on one side of the conveyor frame. The clamping mechanism is capable of clamping part of the cigarette pack along the second direction, and a cigarette pack group can be formed between the clamping mechanism and the limiting component. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0010] A side-pushing mechanism is disposed on one side of the conveyor frame, and the side-pushing mechanism is configured to push the cigarette pack assembly to the packaging station along the second direction.

[0011] Preferably, the limiting component includes a telescopic member and a limiting plate. The limiting plate is disposed at the output end of the telescopic member, and the output end of the telescopic member can extend toward the conveyor to push the limiting plate to abut against and limit the plurality of cigarette packs.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the conveyor frame is provided with a first conveyor belt, the clamping mechanism clamps multiple cigarette packs other than the cigarette pack group, and when the output end of the telescopic member retracts, the first conveyor belt can transport the cigarette pack group along the first direction so that a separation gap is formed between the cigarette pack group and the multiple cigarette packs clamped by the clamping mechanism.

[0013] Preferably, the width of the separation gap is 9mm-11mm.

[0014] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a clamping plate, an abutment plate, and a clamping member. The clamping member is disposed on one side of the conveyor frame, the clamping plate is connected to the output end of the clamping member, and the abutment plate is disposed on the side of the conveyor frame away from the clamping plate. When the output end of the clamping member extends, the clamping plate and the abutment plate can jointly clamp multiple cigarette packs.

[0015] Preferably, the clamping plate and the abutment plate have the same length, which is equal to the sum of the thicknesses of all the cigarette packs except for the cigarette pack group and located outside the conveying groove.

[0016] Preferably, the conveyor is provided with a second conveyor belt, and the second conveyor belt is located on the side wall of the conveying trough.

[0017] Preferably, the second conveyor belt is provided on the side walls of both sides of the conveyor frame.

[0018] Preferably, the side-pushing mechanism includes a driving member and a side-pushing plate, the driving member is disposed on one side of the conveyor frame, and the side-pushing plate is connected to the output end of the driving member.

[0019] Preferably, the length of the side push plate is the same as the length of the cigarette pack assembly.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This utility model belongs to the field of cigarette packaging technology and discloses a cigarette pack grouping device. The cigarette pack grouping device includes a conveying mechanism, a limiting component, a clamping mechanism, and a side-pushing mechanism. The conveying mechanism includes a conveyor and a conveying frame. The conveyor is provided with a conveying trough along a first direction, and part of the conveying frame is located in the conveying trough. The conveying frame can convey multiple cigarette packs along the first direction. The limiting component is provided at one end of the conveying frame that extends out of the conveying trough. The limiting component can limit the movement of multiple cigarette packs along the first direction. The clamping mechanism is provided on one side of the conveying frame. The clamping mechanism can clamp part of the cigarette packs along a second direction, and a cigarette pack group can be formed between the clamping mechanism and the limiting component. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. The side-pushing mechanism is provided on one side of the conveying frame. The side-pushing mechanism is configured to push the cigarette pack group to the packaging station along the second direction.

[0022] In this device, a conveyor can transport multiple cigarette packs along a first direction, while a limiting component abuts against and limits the cigarette packs from the end of the conveyor frame. A clamping mechanism clamps some of the cigarette packs located outside the conveyor trough, and a side-pushing mechanism pushes the cigarette pack group between the clamping mechanism and the limiting component, directly pushing it to the packaging station for packaging. This device is not only simple in structure but also highly automated. When pushing the cigarette pack group, the clamping mechanism completely clamps the remaining cigarette packs located outside the conveyor trough, ensuring the accuracy of the cigarette pack group's quantity and preventing excess cigarette packs from being squeezed by the side-pushing mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the cigarette pack grouping device provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a first top view of the cigarette pack grouping device provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a second top view of the cigarette pack grouping device provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a top view of the side-pushing mechanism that pushes the cigarette pack assembly provided by this utility model.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 10. Conveying mechanism; 11. Conveyor; 111. Conveying trough; 112. Second conveyor belt; 12. Conveying frame; 121. First conveyor belt;

[0029] 20. Clamping mechanism; 21. Clamping plate; 22. Abutment plate; 23. Clamping component;

[0030] 30. Limiting component; 31. Telescopic component; 32. Limiting plate;

[0031] 40. Side push mechanism; 41. Drive component; 42. Side push plate;

[0032] 100. Cigarette pack set; 110. Cigarette pack;

[0033] 200. Separation gap. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "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.

[0038] This embodiment provides a cigarette pack grouping device, such as... Figures 1-4 As shown, the device includes a conveying mechanism 10, a limiting component 30, a clamping mechanism 20, and a side-pushing mechanism 40. The conveying mechanism 10 includes a conveyor 11 and a conveying frame 12. The conveyor 11 is provided with a conveying trough 111 along a first direction, and part of the conveying frame 12 is located in the conveying trough 111. The conveying frame 12 can convey multiple cigarette packs 110 along the first direction. The limiting component 30 is provided at one end of the conveying frame 12 that extends out of the conveying trough 111. The limiting component 30 can limit the movement of multiple cigarette packs 110 along the first direction. The clamping mechanism 20 is provided on one side of the conveying frame 12. The clamping mechanism 20 can clamp part of the cigarette packs 110 along a second direction, and a cigarette pack group 100 can be formed between the clamping mechanism 20 and the limiting component 30. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. The side-pushing mechanism 40 is provided on one side of the conveying frame 12. The side-pushing mechanism 40 is configured to push the cigarette pack group 100 to the packaging station along the second direction.

[0039] In this device, the conveyor 11 can transport multiple cigarette packs 110 along a first direction. Simultaneously, the limiting component 30 can abut against and limit the cigarette packs 110 from the end of the conveyor frame 12. Furthermore, the clamping mechanism 20 can clamp some of the cigarette packs 110 located outside the conveying trough 111. Then, the side-pushing mechanism 40 can push the cigarette pack group 100 between the clamping mechanism 20 and the limiting component 30, directly pushing it to the packaging station for packaging. This device is not only simple in structure but also highly automated. When pushing the cigarette pack group 100, the clamping mechanism 20 completely clamps the remaining cigarette packs 110 located outside the conveying trough 111, ensuring the accuracy of the number of cigarette pack groups 100 and preventing excess cigarette packs 110 from being squeezed by the side-pushing mechanism 40.

[0040] Specifically, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the limiting assembly 30 includes a telescopic member 31 and a limiting plate 32. The limiting plate 32 is disposed at the output end of the telescopic member 31, which can extend towards the conveyor 11 to push the limiting plate 32 to abut against and limit multiple cigarette packs 110. In this structure, the telescopic member 31 can drive the limiting plate 32 to move, so that the entire limiting plate 32 abuts against and limits the cigarette packs 110 (multiple cigarette packs 110 are arranged along the first direction, and the limiting plate 32 only abuts against the last cigarette pack 110). The limiting plate 32 has a large contact area with the cigarette packs 110, which effectively reduces the pressure acting on the cigarette packs 110, ensures the integrity of the cigarette packs 110, and avoids damage due to compression.

[0041] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the telescopic component 31 is a cylinder. Cylinders have a simple structure, low price, are easy to install, have good driving effect, and high precision, which helps to reduce manufacturing and usage costs.

[0042] Furthermore, a first conveyor belt 121 is provided at the top of the conveyor frame 12. The clamping mechanism 20 clamps multiple cigarette packs 110 except for the cigarette pack group 100. When the output end of the telescopic member 31 retracts, the first conveyor belt 121 can convey the cigarette pack group 100 along the first direction, so that a separation gap 200 is formed between the cigarette pack group 100 and the multiple cigarette packs 110 clamped by the clamping mechanism 20. That is, after the telescopic member 31 drives the limiting plate 32 to abut against and limit multiple cigarette packs 110, the clamping mechanism 20 clamps the cigarette packs 110 outside the cigarette pack group 100 and located outside the conveying groove 111. At this time, the output end of the telescopic member 31 retracts, and the first conveyor belt 121 at the top of the conveying frame 12 continues to convey the cigarette pack group 100 along the first direction until it abuts against the limiting plate 32 again. At this time, due to the existence of the separation gap 200, it can be ensured that when the cigarette pack group 100 is pushed, the clamping mechanism 20 and the other cigarette packs 110 will not interfere with the cigarette pack group 100. This not only improves convenience, but also avoids the situation where the cigarette packs 110 are squeezed, thereby ensuring that the cigarette packs 110 are not damaged.

[0043] Furthermore, the telescopic distance of the output end of the telescopic member 31 is 9mm-11mm, which means the width of the separation gap 200 is 9mm-11mm. With this width of separation gap 200, not only can the compression of the tobacco pack 110 closest to the tobacco pack group 100 be avoided, but space utilization can also be fully improved, avoiding excessive distance that would reduce grouping and conveying efficiency. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the telescopic distance of the output end of the telescopic member 31 is 10mm, which means the width of the separation gap 200 is 10mm.

[0044] In addition, such as Figure 1 As shown, the clamping mechanism 20 includes a clamping plate 21, an abutment plate 22, and a clamping member 23. The clamping member 23 is disposed on one side of the conveyor frame 12. The clamping plate 21 is connected to the output end of the clamping member 23. The abutment plate 22 is disposed on the side of the conveyor frame 12 away from the clamping plate 21. When the output end of the clamping member 23 extends, the clamping plate 21 and the abutment plate 22 can jointly clamp multiple cigarette packs 110. This arrangement is not only simple in structure but also easy to install, requiring only the clamping member 23 to be disposed on one side. In addition, the clamping plate 21 and the abutment plate 22 can work together to clamp part of the cigarette packs 110 along the second direction, ensuring the uniformity of force on the cigarette packs 110 and preventing damage to the cigarette packs 110. At the same time, it can neatly arrange the cigarette packs 110 that have slightly shifted during the conveying process, thereby facilitating the subsequent assembly of the cigarette pack group 100.

[0045] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the clamping component 23 is a cylinder. Cylinders have a simple structure, low price, are easy to install, have good driving effect, and high precision, which helps to reduce manufacturing and usage costs.

[0046] In addition, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the clamping plate 21 and the abutment plate 22 have equal lengths, both equal to the sum of the thicknesses of all cigarette packs 110 outside the cigarette pack group 100 and located outside the conveying trough 111. This structure ensures that the clamping plate 21 and the abutment plate 22 completely cover all cigarette packs 110 outside the conveying trough 111 except for the cigarette pack group 100, thereby ensuring a good clamping effect and avoiding over-clamping or under-clamping.

[0047] In addition, to further improve conveying efficiency, such as Figure 1 As shown, the conveyor 11 is equipped with a second conveyor belt 112, which is located on the side wall of the conveying trough 111. This arrangement ensures that multiple cigarette packs 110 in the conveying trough 111 can be conveyed by both the first conveyor belt 121 and the second conveyor belt 112, thereby significantly improving conveying efficiency, preventing jamming due to an excessive number of cigarette packs 110, and ensuring conveying efficiency while avoiding the compression of the cigarette packs 110.

[0048] Furthermore, such as Figure 1As shown, the conveying trough 111 is provided with second conveyor belts 112 on both sides of the conveying frame 12. That is, the first conveyor belt 121 can convey the cigarette pack 110 from the bottom, and the second conveyor belts 112 on both sides of the conveying trough 111 can not only play a good limiting role, but also provide driving force in the first direction from the side of the cigarette pack 110, thereby greatly improving the conveying efficiency and avoiding jamming and other phenomena.

[0049] In addition, such as Figure 4 As shown, the side-pushing mechanism 40 includes a driving component 41 and a side-pushing plate 42. The driving component 41 is disposed on one side of the conveyor frame 12, and the side-pushing plate 42 is connected to the output end of the driving component 41. This configuration is not only simple in structure but also convenient to install. The driving component 41 can drive the side-pushing plate 42 to push the tobacco pack group 100 along the second direction, thereby significantly improving the degree of automation and reducing labor costs.

[0050] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the driving component 41 is a cylinder. Cylinders have a simple structure, low price, are easy to install, have good driving effect, and high precision, which helps to reduce manufacturing and usage costs.

[0051] In addition, the length of the side push plate 42 is the same as the length of the cigarette pack group 100 (equal to the sum of the thicknesses of the 10 cigarette packs 110). This arrangement ensures that the side push plate 42 can push all 10 cigarette packs 110 to the packaging station at one time, which greatly improves work efficiency and avoids phenomena such as missing or over-pushing, thereby preventing the cigarette packs 110 from being squeezed.

[0052] The working process of the cigarette pack grouping device in this embodiment is explained with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0053] First, such as Figure 2 As shown, the conveyor 11 can convey multiple cigarette packs 110 along the first direction. The output end of the telescopic member 31 extends out and the limiting plate 32 abuts against the cigarette pack 110 at the very end of the limit. The clamping member 23 drives the clamping plate 21 to clamp the remaining cigarette packs 110 located outside the conveying trough 111.

[0054] Secondly, the output end of the telescopic component 31 retracts, and the first conveyor belt 121 continues to the tobacco pack group 100 until the tobacco pack group 100 and the remaining tobacco pack 110 form a separation gap 200.

[0055] Finally, the drive unit 41 drives the side push plate 42 to push the cigarette pack 100 to the packaging station in the second direction.

[0056] In summary, the tobacco pack grouping device in this embodiment can automatically group the tobacco packs 110 without causing any compression of the tobacco packs 110, thus significantly improving production efficiency.

[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 grouping device, characterized in that, include: The conveying mechanism (10) includes a conveyor (11) and a conveying frame (12). The conveyor (11) is provided with a conveying trough (111) along a first direction. Part of the conveying frame (12) is located in the conveying trough (111). The conveying frame (12) is capable of conveying multiple cigarette packs (110) along the first direction. A limiting component (30) is disposed at one end of the conveyor frame (12) extending out of the conveyor groove (111), and the limiting component (30) can limit the movement of multiple cigarette packs (110) along the first direction; A clamping mechanism (20) is disposed on one side of the conveyor frame (12). The clamping mechanism (20) is capable of clamping part of the cigarette pack (110) along the second direction, and a cigarette pack group (100) can be formed between the clamping mechanism (20) and the limiting component (30). The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. A side-pushing mechanism (40) is disposed on one side of the conveyor frame (12) and is configured to push the cigarette pack assembly (100) to the packaging station along the second direction.

2. The cigarette pack grouping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component (30) includes a telescopic member (31) and a limiting plate (32). The limiting plate (32) is disposed at the output end of the telescopic member (31). The output end of the telescopic member (31) can extend toward the conveyor (11) to push the limiting plate (32) to abut against and limit the plurality of cigarette packs (110).

3. The cigarette pack grouping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the conveyor frame (12) is provided with a first conveyor belt (121). The clamping mechanism (20) clamps a plurality of cigarette packs (110) except for the cigarette pack group (100). When the output end of the telescopic member (31) is retracted, the first conveyor belt (121) can transport the cigarette pack group (100) along the first direction so that a separation gap (200) is formed between the cigarette pack group (100) and the plurality of cigarette packs (110) clamped by the clamping mechanism (20).

4. The cigarette pack grouping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The width of the separation gap (200) is 9mm-11mm.

5. The cigarette pack grouping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (20) includes a clamping plate (21), an abutment plate (22), and a clamping member (23). The clamping member (23) is disposed on one side of the conveyor frame (12). The clamping plate (21) is connected to the output end of the clamping member (23). The abutment plate (22) is disposed on the side of the conveyor frame (12) away from the clamping plate (21). When the output end of the clamping member (23) extends, the clamping plate (21) and the abutment plate (22) can jointly clamp multiple cigarette packs (110).

6. The cigarette pack grouping device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping plate (21) and the abutment plate (22) are of equal length, and are both equal to the sum of the thicknesses of all the cigarette packs (110) except for the cigarette pack group (100) and located outside the conveying groove (111).

7. The cigarette pack grouping device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The conveyor (11) is provided with a second conveyor belt (112), and the second conveyor belt (112) is located on the side wall of the conveying trough (111).

8. The cigarette pack grouping device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second conveyor belt (112) is provided on both sides of the side wall of the conveyor frame (12) of the conveyor trough (111).

9. The cigarette pack grouping device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The side-pushing mechanism (40) includes a driving member (41) and a side-pushing plate (42). The driving member (41) is disposed on one side of the conveyor frame (12), and the side-pushing plate (42) is connected to the output end of the driving member (41).

10. The cigarette pack grouping device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The length of the side push plate (42) is the same as the length of the cigarette pack assembly (100).

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