A full range of cigarette pack sorting devices

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of tobacco packaging, and more particularly to a full-size cigarette pack sorting device, including a frame, an input conveyor belt, a first output conveyor belt, and a first palletizing device. A first combination output mechanism is disposed above the first output conveyor belt, which is used to combine cigarette packs and then output them to the first palletizing device. A second output conveyor belt is disposed on one side of the first output conveyor belt, and a second palletizing device is connected to the rear end of the second output conveyor belt. A second combination output mechanism is disposed above the second output conveyor belt, which is used to combine cigarette packs and then output them to the second palletizing device. A feeding device is disposed above the input conveyor belt and near the first output conveyor belt, for feeding cigarette packs to the second output conveyor belt. This device solves the technical problems of slow speed, inflexible combination methods, and poor palletizing accuracy in existing full-size cigarette pack sorting methods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco packaging, and in particular to a sorting device for all types of cigarette packs. Background Technology

[0002] at present,

[0003] In the tobacco logistics and distribution sector, the sorting and palletizing of cigarette cartons is a crucial and frequently performed operation. Traditional cigarette carton sorting and palletizing processes rely heavily on manual operation or semi-automated equipment, which is not only inefficient but also prone to errors, especially when handling cartons of all specifications. Cartons of all specifications refer to cigarette cartons of various sizes, with the main difference between these sizes being their thickness. For example, Chinese Patent Publication No. CN114735287A discloses a method for merging and distributing short cigarette packs, which includes the following steps: First, using an automatic cigarette pack dispensing device, short cigarette packs are output to an inclined roller conveyor belt. A first stop is provided on one side of the inclined roller conveyor belt in the width direction, and the inclined roller conveyor belt allows one side of the short cigarette pack to be conveyed against the first stop when it is output from the inclined roller conveyor belt; Second, the short cigarette packs are input from the inclined roller conveyor belt to a rotating mechanism; Third, the short cigarette packs are input from the rotating mechanism to a width-limiting conveyor belt. The width-limiting conveyor belt is provided with a first limiting stop for limiting the rotation of the short cigarette packs. The first limiting stop is parallel to the conveying direction of the width-limiting conveyor belt; Fourth, the short cigarette packs are output in a directional and positioning manner.

[0004] With the continuous development of the tobacco industry and the intensification of market competition, higher requirements have been placed on the automation and intelligence level of cigarette sorting and palletizing. Existing sorting and palletizing equipment often suffers from problems such as slow sorting speed, inflexible combination methods, and poor palletizing accuracy when processing all types of cigarettes, and cannot meet the high-efficiency and precise needs of modern tobacco logistics and distribution. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, in response to the above problems, this utility model proposes a full-size cigarette pack sorting device, which solves the technical problems of slow speed, inflexible combination method and poor palletizing accuracy in the existing full-size cigarette pack sorting.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a full-size cigarette pack sorting device, comprising a frame and an input conveyor belt arranged on the frame according to the assembly line, a first output conveyor belt connected to the input conveyor belt, and a first palletizing device connected to the first output conveyor belt. A first combined output mechanism is arranged above the first output conveyor belt, which is used to combine cigarette packs and then output them to the first palletizing device. A second output conveyor belt is arranged on one side of the first output conveyor belt, and a second palletizing device is connected to the rear end of the second output conveyor belt. A second combined output mechanism is arranged above the second output conveyor belt, which is used to combine cigarette packs and then output them to the second palletizing device. A feeding device for feeding cigarette packs to the second output conveyor belt is arranged above the input conveyor belt and on the side close to the first output conveyor belt.

[0007] Furthermore, the first combined output mechanism includes a combined conveyor belt and one or two baffles disposed on the combined conveyor belt. The baffles block or push the cigarette packs by stopping and rotating the combined conveyor belt.

[0008] Furthermore, the first combined output mechanism and the second combined output mechanism have the same structure.

[0009] Furthermore, a buffer pad is provided on the side of the baffle plate used to block the cigarette.

[0010] Furthermore, the conveying device includes a first sliding frame mounted on the frame, a conveying plate sliding along the first sliding frame, and a first driving device for driving the conveying plate to move along the width direction of the input conveyor belt.

[0011] Furthermore, the conveying device also includes a second sliding frame and a second driving device, wherein the second driving device drives the first sliding frame to slide along the second sliding frame in the direction of conveying along the input conveyor belt.

[0012] Furthermore, a first receiving device is provided below the first palletizing device, the first receiving device including a supporting cylinder and a supporting seat provided on the supporting cylinder.

[0013] The supporting cylinder is fixedly installed on the frame, and the supporting seat is connected to the piston rod of the supporting cylinder. The supporting seat is used to receive the cigarette packs falling from the first stacking device. The supporting cylinder drives the supporting seat to move up and down to adjust the receiving height of the cigarette packs.

[0014] Furthermore, the structure of the second palletizing device is the same as that of the first palletizing device. A second receiving device is provided below the second palletizing device. The second receiving device has the same structure as the first receiving device. A pushing mechanism for pushing the cigarette packs on the second receiving device to the first receiving device is provided on one side of the second palletizing device. The pushing mechanism includes a pushing plate and a pushing cylinder for driving the pushing plate.

[0015] Furthermore, a side baffle is provided on the side of the second output conveyor belt away from the first output conveyor belt.

[0016] Furthermore, the side baffle is a metal plate, and an electrostatic generator is provided on one side of the metal plate to provide electrostatic adsorption capacity to the metal plate.

[0017] By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. By setting up an input conveyor belt, a first output conveyor belt, a second output conveyor belt, a first palletizing device, a second palletizing device, a first combined output mechanism, a second combined output mechanism, and a conveying device, efficient sorting and palletizing of all specifications of cigarette cartons is achieved. This device can flexibly combine and sort cigarette cartons of different specifications, greatly improving sorting efficiency and accuracy, and meeting the high-efficiency and precise needs of modern tobacco logistics and distribution. In addition, a high-speed camera can be installed above the conveyor belts for image recognition to further increase sorting accuracy.

[0019] 2. The design of the baffle plate allows cigarette packs to be arranged in a preset combination, improving the flexibility and accuracy of sorting. Furthermore, the baffle plate can limit the number of cigarette packs blocked depending on their stopping position. Simultaneously, the blocking or pushing of cigarette packs is achieved by combining the stopping and rotating of the conveyor belt, simplifying the operation process and improving sorting efficiency. Moreover, the inclusion of a buffer pad reduces the impact force on the cigarette packs during the blocking process, resulting in better stability and reduced changes in posture.

[0020] 3. The conveying device, through the combined design of the first sliding frame and the conveying plate, achieves precise conveying of cigarette packs from the input conveyor belt to the second output conveyor belt. The addition of the second sliding frame and the second drive device allows the conveying device to be flexibly adjusted within a wider range to adapt to input conveyor belts of different lengths and widths. This design improves the versatility and adaptability of the device. Moreover, during the conveying process, the second drive device can follow the movement of the input conveyor belt, thereby achieving dynamic conveying and reducing frictional resistance.

[0021] 4. The first receiving device effectively receives and supports the cigarette packs falling from the first palletizing device, resulting in a better stacking arrangement. This leads to a better palletizing effect. The pushing mechanism allows the cigarette packs on the second receiving device to be easily pushed to the first receiving device, thus forming secondary palletizing.

[0022] 5. The side baffles prevent the cigarette packs from slipping laterally during transport on the second output conveyor belt, improving the stability and safety of the cigarette pack transport. The electrostatic generator gives the side baffles electrostatic adsorption capabilities, providing stability to the delivered cigarette packs and maintaining their transport posture. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top-down view of the structure.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first combined output mechanism.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the dialing device.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1. Input conveyor belt; 21. First output conveyor belt; 22. First palletizing device; 23. First combined output mechanism; 231. Combined conveyor belt; 232. Baffle plate; 233. Buffer pad; 24. First receiving device; 241. Support cylinder; 242. Support seat; 31. Second output conveyor belt; 32. Second palletizing device; 33. Second combined output mechanism; 34. Second receiving device; 4. Feeding device; 41. First sliding frame; 42. Feeding plate; 43. Second sliding frame; 44. Second drive device; 5. Pushing mechanism; 51. Pushing plate; 52. Pushing cylinder; 6. Side baffle plate; 7. Static electricity generator. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0030] refer to Figures 1 to 4This embodiment provides a full range of cigarette pack sorting devices, including a frame and an input conveyor belt 1 mounted on the frame according to the production line, a first output conveyor belt 21 connected to the input conveyor belt 1, and a first palletizing device 22 connected to the first output conveyor belt 21. A first combined output mechanism 23 is provided above the first output conveyor belt 21. The first combined output mechanism 23 is used to combine cigarette packs and then output them to the first palletizing device 22. A second output conveyor belt 31 is provided on one side of the first output conveyor belt 21. The rear end of the second output conveyor belt 31 is connected to the second palletizing device 32. A second combined output mechanism 33 is provided above the second output conveyor belt 31. The second combined output mechanism 33 is used to combine cigarette packs and then output them to the second palletizing device 32. A feeding device 4 is provided above the input conveyor belt 1 and on the side close to the first output conveyor belt 21 for feeding cigarette packs to the second output conveyor belt 31.

[0031] The aforementioned input conveyor belt 1, first output conveyor belt 21, and second output conveyor belt 31 are all synchronous belt conveyors or flat belt conveyors. The aforementioned first palletizing device 22 and second palletizing device 32 are conventional equipment in the field. Reference can be made to a novel buffer device for packaging machines disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN201834240U or a stacking buffer device for packaging machines disclosed in CN201901262U for improving packaging efficiency.

[0032] The first combined output mechanism 23 includes a combined conveyor belt 231 and one or two baffles 232 disposed on the combined conveyor belt 231, preferably two baffles 232. The baffles 232 block or guide the cigarette packs by stopping and rotating the combined conveyor belt 231. The first combined output mechanism 23 has the same structure as the second combined output mechanism 33. Further, a buffer pad 233 is provided on the side of the baffle 232 used to block the cigarette packs. The buffer pad 233 is made of sponge or rubber.

[0033] The conveying device 4 includes a first sliding frame 41 mounted on a frame, a conveying plate 42 sliding along the first sliding frame 41, and a first driving device that drives the conveying plate 42 to move along the width direction of the input conveyor belt 1. The conveying device 4 also includes a second sliding frame 43 and a second driving device 44. The second driving device 44 drives the first sliding frame 41 to slide along the second sliding frame 43 in the conveying direction along the input conveyor belt 1. Both the first driving device and the second driving device 44 can be electric cylinders or synchronous belt mechanisms. This structure enables the conveying plate 42 to move laterally and longitudinally, which is conventional technology in the field and will not be described in detail here.

[0034] A first receiving device 24 is provided below the first palletizing device 22. The first receiving device 24 includes a supporting cylinder 241 and a supporting seat 242 disposed on the supporting cylinder 241. The supporting cylinder 241 is fixedly mounted on the frame. The supporting seat 242 is connected to the piston rod of the supporting cylinder 241. The supporting seat 242 is used to receive the cigarette packs falling from the first palletizing device 22. The supporting cylinder 241 drives the supporting seat 242 to move up and down to adjust the receiving height of the cigarette packs. The structure of the second palletizing device 32 is the same as that of the first palletizing device 22. A second receiving device 34 is provided below the second palletizing device 32. The second receiving device 34 has the same structure as the first receiving device 24. A pushing mechanism 5 is provided on one side of the second palletizing device 32 to push the cigarette packs on the second receiving device 34 to the first receiving device 24. The pushing mechanism 5 includes a pushing plate 51 and a pushing cylinder 52 that drives the pushing plate 51. The push cylinder 52 can also be replaced by a hydraulic cylinder or an electric actuator, etc.

[0035] The first and second receiving devices can be connected to the conveying mechanism, thereby enabling the cigarette packs on the first or second receiving device to be output to the conveying mechanism, and then enter the film sealing device, thus realizing the film packaging output. This structure is a conventional technical means in this field, such as the novel packaging machine disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN202499301U.

[0036] A side baffle 6 is provided on the side of the second output conveyor belt 31 away from the first output conveyor belt 21. The side baffle 6 is a metal plate, and an electrostatic generator 7 is provided on one side of the metal plate to provide electrostatic adsorption capacity to the metal plate. The electrostatic generator 7 is a conventional device in the art.

[0037] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0038] 1. By setting up an input conveyor belt, a first output conveyor belt, a second output conveyor belt, a first palletizing device, a second palletizing device, a first combined output mechanism, a second combined output mechanism, and a conveying device, efficient sorting and palletizing of all specifications of cigarette cartons is achieved. This device can flexibly combine and sort cigarette cartons of different specifications, greatly improving sorting efficiency and accuracy, and meeting the high-efficiency and precise needs of modern tobacco logistics and distribution. In addition, a high-speed camera can be installed above the conveyor belts for image recognition to further increase sorting accuracy.

[0039] 2. The design of the baffle plate allows cigarette packs to be arranged in a preset combination, improving the flexibility and accuracy of sorting. Furthermore, the baffle plate can limit the number of cigarette packs blocked depending on their stopping position. Simultaneously, the blocking or pushing of cigarette packs is achieved by combining the stopping and rotating of the conveyor belt, simplifying the operation process and improving sorting efficiency. Moreover, the inclusion of a buffer pad reduces the impact force on the cigarette packs during the blocking process, resulting in better stability and reduced changes in posture.

[0040] 3. The conveying device, through the combined design of the first sliding frame and the conveying plate, achieves precise conveying of cigarette packs from the input conveyor belt to the second output conveyor belt. The addition of the second sliding frame and the second drive device allows the conveying device to be flexibly adjusted within a wider range to adapt to input conveyor belts of different lengths and widths. This design improves the versatility and adaptability of the device. Moreover, during the conveying process, the second drive device can follow the movement of the input conveyor belt, thereby achieving dynamic conveying and reducing frictional resistance.

[0041] 4. The first receiving device effectively receives and supports the cigarette packs falling from the first palletizing device, resulting in a better stacking arrangement. This leads to a better palletizing effect. The pushing mechanism allows the cigarette packs on the second receiving device to be easily pushed to the first receiving device, thus forming secondary palletizing.

[0042] 5. The side baffles prevent the cigarette packs from slipping laterally during transport on the second output conveyor belt, improving the stability and safety of the cigarette pack transport. The electrostatic generator gives the side baffles electrostatic adsorption capabilities, providing stability to the delivered cigarette packs and maintaining their transport posture.

[0043] Although the present invention has been specifically shown and described in conjunction with preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims, and all such changes shall be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A full-size cigarette sorting device, characterized by: The device includes a frame and an input conveyor belt mounted on the frame along the production line, a first output conveyor belt connected to the input conveyor belt, and a first palletizing device connected to the first output conveyor belt. A first combined output mechanism is provided above the first output conveyor belt, which is used to combine cigarette packs and then output them to the first palletizing device. A second output conveyor belt is provided on one side of the first output conveyor belt, and a second palletizing device is connected to the rear end of the second output conveyor belt. A second combined output mechanism is provided above the second output conveyor belt, which is used to combine cigarette packs and then output them to the second palletizing device. A feeding device is provided above the input conveyor belt and on the side near the first output conveyor belt for feeding cigarette packs to the second output conveyor belt.

2. The full-specification cigarette sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first combined output mechanism includes a combined conveyor belt and one or two baffles disposed on the combined conveyor belt. The baffles block or push the cigarette packs by stopping and rotating the combined conveyor belt.

3. A full-size cigarette sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first combined output mechanism and the second combined output mechanism have the same structure.

4. The full-size cigarette sorting device according to claim 2, wherein: The baffle plate has a buffer pad on the side used to block the cigarette pack.

5. The full-specification cigarette sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying device includes a first sliding frame mounted on a frame, a conveying plate that slides along the first sliding frame, and a first driving device that drives the conveying plate to move along the width direction of the input conveyor belt.

6. A full gauging cigarette sorting device according to claim 5, wherein: The conveying device further includes a second sliding frame and a second driving device. The second driving device drives the first sliding frame to slide along the second sliding frame in the direction of the input conveyor belt.

7. The full-size cigarette assortment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first receiving device is provided below the first palletizing device. The first receiving device includes a supporting cylinder and a supporting seat provided on the supporting cylinder. The supporting cylinder is fixedly installed on the frame, and the supporting seat is connected to the piston rod of the supporting cylinder. The supporting seat is used to receive the cigarette packs falling from the first stacking device. The supporting cylinder drives the supporting seat to move up and down to adjust the receiving height of the cigarette packs.

8. The full-size cigarette assortment device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The structure of the second palletizing device is the same as that of the first palletizing device. A second receiving device is provided below the second palletizing device. The structure of the second receiving device is the same as that of the first receiving device. A pushing mechanism for pushing the cigarette packs on the second receiving device to the first receiving device is provided on one side of the second palletizing device. The pushing mechanism includes a pushing plate and a pushing cylinder for driving the pushing plate.

9. The full-specification cigarette sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side baffle is provided on the side of the second output conveyor belt away from the first output conveyor belt.

10. The full-specification cigarette sorting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The side baffle is a metal plate, and an electrostatic generator is provided on one side of the metal plate to provide electrostatic adsorption capacity to the metal plate.

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