A cigarette packer carton rejecting and separating device

By designing a small box rejection and separation device for cigarette packaging machines suitable for ZB45/25, GDX1/X2 and ZB47 models, using POM plastic material and a rotary cylinder, combined with solenoid valves and photoelectric sensors, accurate and rapid separation and classification of small boxes are achieved. This solves the problem of not being able to distinguish the reasons for small box rejection in existing technologies, improves separation efficiency and reduces damage to the cigarette boxes.

CN224559376UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-28BEIJING CHUANGLIAN ZHIXIN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING CHUANGLIAN ZHIXIN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-01
Publication Date
2026-07-28

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Technical Problem

Existing cigarette packaging machines lack a small box QR code rejection and separation device suitable for ZB45/25, GDX1/X2 and ZB47 models, and cannot accurately and quickly distinguish the reasons for small box rejection, resulting in inconvenience for subsequent sorting and processing.

Method used

A small box rejection and separation device for a cigarette packaging machine was designed. It adopts a separation flap and a rotary cylinder made of POM plastic material, combined with a solenoid valve and a photoelectric sensor, and uses compressed gas as a power source to achieve accurate and rapid separation and classification of small boxes.

Benefits of technology

It achieves accurate and rapid separation of small boxes, reduces damage to the cigarette packs, has a compact structure, occupies little space, is easy to install, is suitable for various models, and has simple control, improving separation efficiency and accuracy.

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Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of cigarette packaging machines, and discloses a small box rejection and separation device for cigarette packaging machines. It includes a mounting base plate, a protective shell plate at the top of the mounting base plate, a flip-plate separation assembly on the upper part of the protective shell plate, and an electrical control box and two rejection bins placed on the mounting base plate at the lower part of the protective shell plate. The flip-plate separation assembly includes a separation guide box located at the top of the protective shell plate. This utility model has high versatility and is suitable for small box QR code rejection and separation in ZB45 / 25, GDX1 / X2, and ZB47 models. The reasons for small box rejection mainly include rejection due to appearance problems and rejection due to QR code problems. This device can accurately and quickly distinguish the specific reasons for small box rejection, facilitating subsequent classification and processing. The control principle is simple, the structure operates smoothly, and it will not damage the rejected cigarette boxes. The overall size of this rejection and separation device is small, occupying little space in the original machine, and its external installation is simple and has no impact on the original machine's condition.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette packaging machine technology, and in particular to a small box rejection and separation device for cigarette packaging machines. Background Technology

[0002] Cigarette packaging machines are highly automated specialized machines primarily used to package manufactured cigarettes into finished boxes. Finished boxes of cigarettes with appearance or QR code issues need to be rejected. However, there are few similar small-box QR code rejection and separation devices on the market; currently, no such devices have been found that are simultaneously applicable to ZB45 / 25, GDX1 / X2, and ZB47 models. Furthermore, existing small-box rejection devices cannot accurately and quickly distinguish the specific reasons for rejection, hindering subsequent sorting and processing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the technical defects of the existing technology, this utility model provides a small box rejection and separation device for cigarette packaging machines. The control principle is simple, the structure operates smoothly, it will not damage the rejected cigarette boxes, the overall size is small, it occupies little space in the original machine, the external installation is simple, and it has no impact on the original machine status.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a cigarette packaging machine small box rejection and separation device, including a mounting base plate, a protective shell plate at the top of the mounting base plate, a flip-plate separation component at the upper part of the protective shell plate, and an electrical control box and two rejection barrels placed on the mounting base plate at the lower part of the protective shell plate. The flip-plate separation assembly includes a separation guide box located at the top of the protective shell. A discharge port is provided at the connection between the separation guide box and the protective shell. A filling port is provided at the top of the separation guide box. The interior of the separation guide box is provided with a first partition plate connected to the same side as the discharge port and the filling port. A separation flip plate is connected to the cavity formed by the first partition plate and the separation guide box via a bearing. The separation flip plate is made of POM plastic. A rotary cylinder is installed on the first partition plate to drive the separation flip plate to rotate via the bearing.

[0005] Preferably, the top of the separating guide box is provided with a rejection feed cover that covers the feeding box opening. The rejection feed cover is L-shaped and has an opening at its top.

[0006] Preferably, the mounting base plate has a vertically upward second partition plate in the middle, and two rejection bins are respectively located on both sides of the second partition plate.

[0007] Preferably, the top of the second partition plate is provided with an extension plate that extends upward and into the outlet of the box.

[0008] Preferably, the electrical control box is equipped with an air supply pipeline for supplying air to the rotary cylinder, and a solenoid valve is installed on the air supply pipeline.

[0009] Preferably, an oil-water filter for the gas supply pipeline is installed.

[0010] Preferably, a photoelectric sensor is installed inside the electrical control box.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: using a rotary cylinder to control the separation flap is more efficient than using a conventional straight rod cylinder, and the rotation angle is easier to adjust. The separation flap is made of POM plastic, which makes the surface of the flap smooth and facilitates the sliding of small boxes. The rotary cylinder is controlled by an electromagnetic valve, and a photoelectric sensor is used to detect the action. This rejection and separation device uses compressed gas as a power source, which is safe and efficient. Moreover, this rejection and separation device has high versatility and is suitable for the rejection and separation of small boxes with QR codes in ZB45 / 25, GDX1 / X2 and ZB47 models. The reasons for rejection of small boxes mainly include rejection due to appearance problems and rejection due to QR code problems. This device can accurately and quickly distinguish the specific reasons for rejection of small boxes, which is convenient for subsequent classification and processing. The control principle is simple, the structure operates smoothly, and it will not damage the rejected cigarette boxes. The overall size of this rejection and separation device is small, occupies little space in the original machine, and is easy to install externally without affecting the original machine's status. Attached Figure Description

[0012] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the separating feed box of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the separating feed box and the electrical control box of this utility model.

[0014] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Mounting base plate; 2. Protective shell plate; 3. Flip-plate separation assembly; 301. Separation guide box; 302. Discharge box opening; 303. Box filling opening; 304. First partition plate; 305. Separation flip plate; 306. Rotary cylinder; 307. Removal feed cover; 4. Electrical control box; 5. Removal bucket; 6. Second partition plate; 7. Extension connecting plate; 8. Air supply pipeline; 9. Solenoid valve; 10. Air source oil-water filter; 11. Photoelectric sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the various embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that many technical details have been provided in the various embodiments of this utility model to facilitate a better understanding of this application. However, the technical solutions claimed in the claims of this application can be implemented even without these technical details and with various variations and modifications based on the following embodiments.

[0016] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a small box rejection and separation device for a cigarette packaging machine, including a mounting base plate 1. A protective shell plate 2 is provided at the top of the mounting base plate 1. A flip-plate separation assembly 3 is provided on the upper part of the protective shell plate 2. An electrical control box 4 and two rejection bins 5 are provided at the lower part of the protective shell plate 2, mounted on the mounting base plate 1. The flip-plate separation assembly 3 includes a separation guide box 301 located at the top of the protective shell plate 2. A box discharge port 302 is provided at the connection between the separation guide box 301 and the protective shell plate 2. A box filling port 303 is provided at the top of the separation guide box 301. A first partition plate 304 is provided inside the separation guide box 301 and connected to the same side as the box discharge port 302 and the box filling port 303. A separation flip plate 305 is connected to the cavity formed by the first partition plate 304 and the separation guide box 301 via a bearing. The material of the separation flip plate 305 is... Made of POM plastic, the first partition plate 304 is equipped with a rotary cylinder 306 that drives the separation flap 305 to rotate via bearings. The solenoid valve 9 changes the airflow direction and controls the rotary cylinder 306 to operate. The rotary cylinder 306 rotates the separation flap 305 to a set angle, guiding the rejected small boxes to fall into the corresponding rejection bin 5. After the small boxes have completely fallen, the separation flap 305 resets, completing the small box separation action. Using the rotary cylinder 306 to control the action of the separation flap 305 is more efficient than using a regular straight rod cylinder, and the rotation angle is easier to adjust. The separation flap 305 is made of POM plastic, which makes the surface of the separation flap 305 smooth, facilitating the sliding of the small boxes. The rotation angle range of the separation flap 305 is 90°-150°, controlled by the solenoid valve 9.

[0017] The top of the separating guide box 301 is provided with a rejection feed cover 307 covering the box filling opening 303. The rejection feed cover 307 is L-shaped and has an opening at the top. The rejected small boxes enter the rejection feed cover 307 and are then separated.

[0018] The mounting base plate 1 has a vertically upward second partition plate 6 in the middle, and two rejection bins 5 are respectively located on both sides of the second partition plate 6; the top of the second partition plate 6 has an extension connecting plate 7 that extends upward and into the box discharge port 302. The setting of the second partition plate 6 and the extension connecting plate 7 can ensure that the small box falls accurately into the corresponding rejection bin 5.

[0019] The electrical control box 4 is equipped with an air supply line 8 that supplies air to the rotary cylinder 306. A solenoid valve 9 is installed on the air supply line 8. The solenoid valve 9 is used to change the airflow direction and control the rotary cylinder 306 to move.

[0020] The air supply pipeline 8 is equipped with an air source oil-water filter 10. The rejection action is achieved by the rotary cylinder 306. The air supply pipeline 8 is connected to the air source filter 10 for filtration before supplying air to the rotary cylinder 306.

[0021] The electrical control box 4 is equipped with a photoelectric sensor 11. The photoelectric sensor 11 is used to detect the action and improve the sorting accuracy. The photoelectric sensor 11 can detect the position of the separation flip plate 305 or the state of the small box falling.

[0022] During operation, this equipment operates in two modes: intermittent rejection and continuous rejection. In the intermittent rejection mode, the rejection signal is frequently issued. The solenoid valve of this device redirects the airflow according to the rejection signal, controlling the rotary cylinder to repeatedly flip and reset. The time interval between these actions is determined by the rejection interval of the original machine. In the continuous rejection mode, this device operates only once. After the continuous rejection is completed, the device's flip plate resets.

[0023] The structure and principle of this rejection and separation device can be applied to the rejection and separation of small cigarette packs, including standard cigarettes, medium cigarettes, slim cigarettes, hard-pack cigarettes, and soft-pack cigarettes.

[0024] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0025] During operation: After the original machine's PLC controller receives the NG signal from the code reader, the original machine rejects the NG box (this is prior art, known to those skilled in the art). Upon receiving the rejection signal, the rejection separation device activates the solenoid valve 9 to change the airflow direction, controlling the rotary cylinder 306 to operate. The rotary cylinder 306 rotates the separation flip 305 to a pre-set angle, guiding the rejected box to fall into the corresponding rejection bin 5. After the box has completely fallen, the separation flip 305 resets, completing the box separation action. The rotary cylinder then... The cylinder 306 controls the movement of the separating flap 305, which is more efficient than using a conventional straight-rod cylinder. The rotation angle is also easier to adjust. The separating flap 305 is made of POM plastic, making its surface smooth and facilitating the sliding of small boxes. The rotating cylinder 306 is controlled by a solenoid valve 9, and a photoelectric sensor 11 detects the movement. This rejection and separation device uses compressed gas as a power source, ensuring safety and efficiency. It is also highly versatile, suitable for rejecting and separating small boxes with QR codes on ZB45 / 25, GDX1 / X2, and ZB47 models. Rejection of small boxes mainly includes rejection due to appearance issues and rejection due to QR code problems. This device can accurately and quickly distinguish the specific reason for rejection, facilitating subsequent classification and processing. The control principle is simple, the structure operates smoothly, and it will not damage the rejected cigarette boxes. The overall size of this rejection and separation device is small, occupying little space in the original machine, and its external installation is simple and has no impact on the original machine's condition.

[0026] Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments are specific examples of implementing the present invention, and in practical applications, various changes can be made to them in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A small box rejection and separation device for a cigarette packaging machine, characterized in that: The system includes a mounting base plate (1), a protective shell plate (2) at the top of the mounting base plate (1), a flip-plate separation assembly (3) at the upper part of the protective shell plate (2), and an electrical control box (4) and two rejection barrels (5) placed on the mounting base plate (1) at the lower part of the protective shell plate (2). The flip-plate separation assembly (3) includes a separation guide box (301) located at the top of the protective shell (2). A discharge port (302) is provided at the position where the separation guide box (301) and the protective shell (2) are connected. A box filling port (303) is provided at the top of the separation guide box (301). A first partition plate (304) is provided inside the separation guide box (301) and connected to the same side as the discharge port (302) and the box filling port (303). A separation flip plate (305) is connected to the cavity formed by the first partition plate (304) and the separation guide box (301) via a bearing. The separation flip plate (305) is made of POM plastic. A rotary cylinder (306) is installed on the first partition plate (304) to drive the separation flip plate (305) to rotate via the bearing.

2. The cigarette packaging machine small box rejection and separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the separating guide box (301) is provided with a rejection feed cover (307) covering the feeding box opening (303). The rejection feed cover (307) is L-shaped and has an opening at the top.

3. The cigarette packaging machine small box rejection and separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base plate (1) has a vertically upward second partition plate (6) in the middle, and two rejection buckets (5) are respectively located on both sides of the second partition plate (6).

4. The cigarette packaging machine small box rejection and separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the second partition plate (6) is provided with an extension plate (7) that extends upward and into the outlet (302).

5. The cigarette packaging machine small box rejection and separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrical control box (4) is equipped with an air supply line (8) for supplying air to the rotary cylinder (306), and a solenoid valve (9) is installed on the air supply line (8).

6. The cigarette packaging machine small box rejection and separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A gas source oil-water filter (10) is installed on the gas supply pipeline (8).

7. The cigarette packaging machine small box rejection and separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electrical control box (4) is equipped with a photoelectric sensor (11).