A cigarette lifting device arrangement for a cigarette lifting device

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of collating devices of cigarette lifting equipment turning area, it is related to tobacco machinery technical field, lifting equipment includes the conveying path being equipped with turning section, the outer ring of turning section is equipped with arc baffle, collating device includes mounting seat and pressing plate.Mounting seat is fixed in the outer side of the arc baffle of turning section;Pressing plate one end is connected with mounting seat, the other end as free end passes through the opening on arc baffle and extends into conveying path, and extends to horizontal conveying direction.This application can continuously guide and carding to cigarette flow in the process of using, effectively inhibit the skew, jam and extrusion rubbing phenomenon of cigarette in turning area, to improve conveying smoothness, guarantee product quality and equipment running stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of tobacco machinery technology, specifically to a sorting device for the turning area of ​​a cigarette lifting device. Background Technology

[0002] In the cigarette production process, after the cigarettes are rolled, they need to be continuously and stably transported to the downstream packaging unit. For this purpose, the production line is usually equipped with a dedicated lifting mechanism, which includes a vertical lifting section and a horizontal output section. The vertical section consists of two parallel conveyor chains that continuously hold and slowly lift the finished cigarettes upwards. After lifting, the cigarettes transition to the horizontal direction via a vertical turning extension of one of the conveyor chains, finally entering the horizontal conveyor section for output.

[0003] During this conveying process, the turning area from the vertical lifting section to the horizontal conveying section is prone to cigarette misalignment and disordered arrangement due to sudden changes in movement direction and mechanical structure limitations, caused by inertia and mechanical clearances. Especially under high-speed continuous production conditions, individual cigarettes often become skewed, stuck, or even damaged by squeezing when the cigarette stream turns, which not only affects the smoothness of conveying and equipment efficiency, but may also lead to a decline in cigarette quality and unplanned equipment downtime.

[0004] Therefore, this application proposes a sorting device for the turning area of ​​a cigarette lifting device, which can automatically sort and correct the cigarettes that have passed through the horizontal turning area of ​​the lifting device, effectively preventing skewing and jamming, and ensuring the continuous stability of cigarette lifting and the product appearance quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this application is to provide a sorting device for the turning area of ​​a cigarette lifting device, which aims to solve the technical problems in the prior art where cigarettes are prone to skewing, jamming, and disordered arrangement in the turning area of ​​vertical to horizontal conveying due to sudden changes in movement direction and mechanical structure limitations.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A sorting device for the turning area of ​​a cigarette lifting device, the lifting device including a conveying path with a turning section, the outer ring of the turning section being provided with an arc-shaped baffle; the sorting device includes:

[0008] The mounting base is fixed to the outside of the arc-shaped baffle;

[0009] The pressure plate has one end rotatably connected to the mounting base and the other end being a free end that extends into the conveying path; the arc-shaped baffle has a first opening, and the free end of the pressure plate extends into the conveying path through the first opening and extends in the horizontal conveying direction.

[0010] As a further improvement of this application, the mounting base is located on the upstream side of the first opening along the conveying path; the end of the pressure plate connected to the mounting base is provided with a first curved portion and rests on the lower edge of the first opening.

[0011] As a further improvement of this application, the free end of the pressure plate is provided with a second curved portion with the curved surface facing upward.

[0012] As a further improvement of this application, the arc-shaped baffle is provided with a second opening at the downstream end along the conveying path, for the free end to extend out when the pressure plate is squeezed and lifted by the smoke tributary.

[0013] The technical solution provided in this application may include the following beneficial effects:

[0014] During the use of this application,

[0015] By fixing the mounting base to the outside of the arc-shaped baffle of the existing lifting equipment, the free end of the pressure plate naturally extends into the conveying path, enabling automatic sorting and correction of cigarettes. This eliminates the need for complex modifications to the existing conveying path, reducing equipment modification costs and installation difficulty. It effectively improves the passability of cigarettes in turning areas. Through the continuous guidance and sorting of the cigarettes by the pressure plate, it effectively corrects cigarette skew, reduces jamming and rubbing, and ensures continuous and stable cigarette conveying. This contributes to improved product quality and equipment operating efficiency, reducing quality defects and unplanned downtime caused by disordered cigarette arrangement. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a sorting device in the turning area of ​​a cigarette lifting equipment;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram;

[0019] Figure label:

[0020] 1. Arc-shaped baffle; 11. First opening; 12. Second opening; 2. Mounting base; 3. Pressure plate; 31. First curved part; 32. Second curved part. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] Figure 1 An embodiment of a sorting device for the turning area of ​​a cigarette lifting device according to this application is shown. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the lifting device includes a conveying path with a turning section, and an arc-shaped baffle 1 is provided on the outer ring of the turning section; wherein, the sorting device includes a mounting base 2 and a pressure plate 3.

[0023] Specifically, see Figure 1 The mounting base 2 is fixed to the outside of the arc-shaped baffle 1, which is simple in design and easy to install, without requiring complex modifications to the existing conveying path. One end of the pressure plate 3 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 2, while the other end serves as a free end extending into the conveying path, providing continuous guidance and sorting for the passing cigarettes. The arc-shaped baffle 1 has a first opening 11, through which the free end of the pressure plate 3 extends into the conveying path and into the horizontal conveying direction. This effectively improves the passability of cigarettes in turning areas, automatically corrects cigarette skew, reduces jamming and rubbing, ensures the continuous stability of cigarette conveying and product appearance quality, and helps improve the overall operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0024] It should be noted that in the cigarette lifting equipment, the cigarette transitions from a vertical lifting section to a horizontal conveying section via a turning section. Due to the significant change in curvature of the turning section, the cigarette is subject to the combined effects of centrifugal force, inertia, and gaps in the conveyor chain when its direction of movement abruptly changes. This can easily cause it to deviate from the ideal conveying trajectory, resulting in lateral deviation or rotation. Simultaneously, the cigarette flow is unevenly distributed within the turning area, with some cigarettes rubbing against the arc-shaped baffle 1 or adjacent cigarettes, further exacerbating instability and leading to tilting, jamming, or even surface abrasion. To address these issues, this embodiment sets the pressure plate 3 as a structure that extends horizontally from the opening into the conveying path, allowing it to continuously contact and guide the cigarette. Through physical constraint and guiding action, it suppresses deviation and corrects posture, thereby effectively improving the stability and flow of the cigarette flow.

[0025] Further, see Figure 2The mounting base 2 is located upstream of the first opening 11 along the conveying path, allowing the pressure plate 3 to begin guiding the cigarettes from the starting point of the turning section. The end of the pressure plate 3 connected to the mounting base 2 has a first bend 31, which is stably positioned along the lower edge of the first opening 11, forming a natural structural support. This not only makes the installation of the pressure plate 3 more stable, preventing accidental displacement due to cigarette impact, but also allows the pressure plate 3 to adaptively swing up and down within a certain angle around its hinge. When the cigarettes flow through, the pressure plate 3 can dynamically adjust its height and angle according to the real-time flow and posture of the cigarettes, applying continuous combing and restraining force while buffering local compression, avoiding damage to the cigarettes caused by hard interference, thereby significantly improving the cigarette combing effect and the reliability of equipment operation.

[0026] Further, see Figure 2 The free end of the pressure plate 3 is provided with a second curved portion 32, the arc-shaped opening of which faces upward, and its outer arc surface serves as the working surface, located in the top area of ​​the horizontal conveying section channel. This specific orientation and position allow the second curved portion 32 to effectively constrain and guide the passing cigarettes from above. When the cigarette stream enters the horizontal conveying section after turning, its top contacts the outer arc surface of the second curved portion 32. This smooth arc-shaped working surface can guide the cigarettes smoothly, suppressing their tendency to rise, jump, or tilt due to inertia or collision. At the same time, this structure helps to disperse the local pressure of the cigarettes on the pressure plate 3, allowing the pressure plate 3 to more smoothly and adaptively adjust when subjected to uneven forces, avoiding concentrated scraping of the cigarette surface. Thus, it achieves stable sorting and protection of the cigarette stream during dynamic operation, effectively improving the smoothness and reliability of the conveying.

[0027] Further, see Figure 2 The arc-shaped baffle 1 is also provided with a second opening 12 at the downstream end of the conveying path to provide space for the pressure plate 3 to move and avoid collisions. When the cigarette flow rate increases abnormally, the pressure plate 3 can rotate and lift around the hinge point under the action of upward extrusion force. Its free end extends out of the equipment through the second opening 12, thereby avoiding hard extrusion or damage to the cigarettes, effectively protecting the appearance quality of the cigarettes and improving the reliability of the device. After the abnormality is resolved, the pressure plate 3 automatically resets under its own weight, ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the conveying system under different working conditions.

[0028] For example, the working principle of the sorting device in the turning area of ​​the cigarette lifting equipment:

[0029] When the cigarette stream passes through the turning area of ​​the lifting equipment, the pressure plate 3, installed on the outside of the arc-shaped baffle 1, extends its free end into the conveying path through the first opening 11. In its natural state, the pressure plate 3, relying on its own weight, positions the second curved portion 32 of its free end in the working position, providing continuous guidance and constraint to the top of the passing cigarettes. The squeezing force generated on the pressure plate 3 during the cigarette flow allows it to adaptively swing up and down around the hinge point, thereby dynamically adjusting its pressure on the cigarettes and achieving gentle, continuous sorting and correction. When the cigarette flow rate abnormally increases, the pressure plate 3 can be further lifted, with its free end extending outside the equipment through the second opening 12, providing temporary clearance space for dense cigarette streams and effectively preventing hard squeezing and blockage. After the abnormal condition is resolved, the pressure plate 3 automatically resets under its own weight and continues to perform the stabilizing and sorting function, ensuring smooth and stable cigarette conveying in the turning area.

[0030] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A device for arranging the turning area of a cigarette lifting device, said lifting device comprising a conveying path provided with a turning section, the outer ring of which is provided with an arc-shaped baffle (1), characterized in that, The sorting device includes: Mounting base (2) is fixed to the outside of the arc-shaped baffle (1); The pressure plate (3) has one end rotatably connected to the mounting base (2) and the other end is a free end that extends into the conveying path; the arc-shaped baffle (1) is provided with a first opening (11), and the free end of the pressure plate (3) extends into the conveying path through the first opening (11) and extends in the horizontal conveying direction.

2. The finishing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The mounting base (2) is located on the upstream side of the first opening (11) along the conveying path; the end of the pressure plate (3) connected to the mounting base (2) is provided with a first curved part (31) and is placed on the lower edge of the first opening (11).

3. The finishing apparatus of claim 2, wherein The free end of the pressure plate (3) is provided with a second curved part (32) with the curved surface facing upward.

4. The finishing apparatus of claim 3, wherein The arc-shaped baffle (1) is also provided with a second opening (12) at the downstream end of the conveying path, which is used to allow the free end to extend when the pressure plate (3) is squeezed and lifted by the smoke branch.

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